The 6TB 4big Quadra External Hard Drive RAID Array from LaCie is an external 4-disk array that delivers a fail-safe storage solution. As configured, the array offers an impressive 6TB of storage spread across four drives, all of which are hot swappable.
The array features a quad interface which allows it to be connected via eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0. It is capable of burst transfer rates of up to 230MB/sec when connected via eSATA. The array can be configured in a variety of schemata, including RAID 0 and RAID 5. These features and more make the array a great solution for your large data storage needs.
| Capacity | 6TB |
| Array Type | Hot-Swappable |
| Bays | 4x |
| Drive Types Supported | LaCie Drive Modules |
| Channels | 1 |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Video Stream Playback | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Array Configuration | RAID |
| RAID |
Type: RAID Levels Supported: 0, 5, 5+Spare, 3, 3+Spare, Concatenation, 10 |
| Desktop/Rackmount | Desktop |
| Status Indicator | None |
| Input and Output Connectors |
1x eSATA 2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 1x 6-Pin FireWire-400 1x USB 2.0 |
| Fan | Ultra-quiet cooling system with self-stabilizing oil-pressure bearing blower technology |
| Security | None |
| Agency Certifications | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System Compatibility |
Windows Vista, 7; Mac OS X 10.4 and greater
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Please Note:Windows 2000 and XP cannot recognize partitions larger than 2TB close |
| Compatibility | No Drivers Required |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) Humidity: 5-80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C) Storage Humidity: 10-95%, non-condensing |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 8.7 x 7.7 x 6.9" (22.2 x 18 x 17.5cm) |
| Weight | 15.7 lb (7.1kg) |
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I have only recently purchased this drive, but so far so great. It is keeping up with a rigorous schedule and accesses 4k files easily. It is quiet and nice to look at too!It is a bit heavy if you need to move it from location to location, but the good outweighs the bad for sure.
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This is one of the most affordable arrays with RAID 5 capability and is very quiet. Be aware that if it is formatted as RAID 5 the capacity drops to just over 4 gigs because there are only 4 drives in the array.
I had a data corruption issue which mimicked the failure of 2 drives and forced me to reformat the array and lose a lot of data. Tech support was very helpful but hard to reach- the did not answer their phone and took a day to answer email. They did resolve the issue and give helpful follow up afterwards.
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I have been using this product for several weeks and have been extremely pleased with the ease of setup, the speed and reliability. It was recognized and installed/cofigured quickly as a GPT drive using Windows XP 64-bit, connected with a LaCie ESATA PCI EXPRESSCARD (also purchased from B&H.) I've digitized over 1TB of DV and will soon be using it for HDV as well.
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