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3TB 2big Quadra External Hard Drive
  • eSATA
  •  • FireWire-800
  •  • FireWire-400
  •  • USB 2.0
  •  • RAID 0
  •  • RAID 1
  •  • Swappable Drives
  •  • Backup Software

Mfr # 301431U• B&H LA2BQHD3TB

Our Price: $ 424.99
Availability: Accepting Orders
Note! This is not a regularly stocked item. Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 business days. You will be charged upon placing your order.
This Item Includes

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eSATA Cable

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9-Pin to 9-Pin FireWire-800 Cable

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6-Pin to 6-Pin FireWire-400 Cable

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USB 2.0 Cable

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External Power Supply

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LaCie Utilities CD-ROM

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Quick Install Guide

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3-Year Limited Warranty

Required/Recommended Accessories
The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.

Cables


SIIG
eSATA to eSATA Cable - 6.6' (2 m)

CBSA0211S1
B&H# SICBSA0211S1

Price: 18.95

Host Adapters


LaCie
3-Port FireWire-800 PC Card

711790
B&H# LAFW800PCL

Price: 79.95

Power Protection


Monster-Power
MPAV800 Power Strip and Surge Protector - 8 Outlets

109301
B&H# MOMPAV800

Price: 28.95

Spare Drives


LaCie
500GB Spare Drive for 2big Quadra

301474
B&H# LA2BQSD500

Price: 77.95

USB Device


clickfree
Transformer Backup Device

CAB101-1003-100
B&H# CLT

Price: 46.95

Product Information

The 3TB 2big Quadra External Hard Drive from LaCie is a high-capacity external RAID solution. The drive features dual swappable disks, each with 7200rpm speed and a 16MB data buffer. It can be connected to a computer via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0.

The array can be configured in several configurations, including RAID 0 for maximum performance, RAID 1 for data mirroring, or concatenation mode for maximum storage capacity. The eSATA connection delivers burst data transfer rates of up to 165MB/sec, while FireWire-800 speeds along at 90MB/sec, FireWire-400 at 40MB/sec, and USB 2.0 at 35MB/sec. These features and more make the array a great solution for your large data storage needs.

Features

Connects via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0

Perfect backup solution for creative professionals

Configure as a RAID 0, RAID 1, mixed partition, or concatenated volume for customizable speed and protection

Dual hot-swappable disks deliver non-stop data access

Aluminum heat sink design for greater reliability

Extensive software bundle includes Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows and Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac OS X

Compatible with OS X Time Machine backup application

Specifications
Performance
Capacity
3TB
Interface
1x eSATA
2x 9-Pin FireWire-800
1x 6-Pin FireWire-400
1x USB 2.0
Drive Speed
7200rpm
Buffer
≤ 32MB (16MB per disk)
Average Seek Time
< 10ms
Sustained Data Transfer Rate
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Drivers
Supported
Not Required
Included
Not Required
System Requirements
Mac
Mac OS X 10.3
Windows
Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Hardware
eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0 port
General
Mounting
Desktop
Power Requirements
AC: 100-240VAC
Environmental Requirements
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Dimensions (WxHxD)
3.5 x 7.8 x 6.7" (9.1 x 20 x 17.2cm)
Weight
6 lb (2.7kg)