The 1 TB Gigabit Ethernet Big Disk with USB 2.0 Sharing from LaCie is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected to your network via Gigabit Ethernet or USB 2.0.
When connected via Ethernet the drive has a variety of security options that lets you control the data that users can access. Connect the drive via USB 2.0 and it acts just like any other external hard drive, giving you extreme flexibility in how it is used. The drive also features an additional USB 2.0 port for storage expansion and sharing.
Regardless of how you plan to integrate it into your workspace, the drive is an excellent solution for video editing, high-resolution imaging, data backup or general storage.
1 TB Capacity
1 TB of capacity allows for storage of approximately 75 hours of uncompressed DV digital video, the equivalent of 212 4.7 GB DVD video discs or up to 250,000 MP3 files.
Ethernet Interface
The standard Ethernet interface allows users to access data and administrators to administer the drive remotely through a standard LAN connection, making it easy to add to your existing network infrastructure.
USB 2.0 Interface
The drive can also connect to a computer using a USB 2.0 connection. This allows it to be used as a standard external hard drive.
Expansion and Sharing
The drive features a dedicated USB 2.0 port for expansion. This port allows you to connect an additional external USB 2.0 hard drive for network data sharing. This lets you access data from an existing external drive via Ethernet.
Secure
When using the Ethernet interface the drive administrator is able to set share levels and user permissions to control exactly what files network users are able to access, making it a great solution for sharing data in small work groups. The drive can even act as a server for UPnP-compliant media extenders.
Compact Size
The drive's 1.7 x 6.7 x 10.6" footprint makes it ideal for users with limited desk space.