The 2TB 2big Quadra Enterprise Class External Hard Drive Array from LaCie is a high-capacity external RAID solution. The drive features dual swappable disks, each with 7200rpm speed and a 32MB 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 240MB/sec, while FireWire-800 speeds along at 90MB/sec, FireWire-400 at 40MB/sec, and USB 2.0 at 35MB/sec.
Backup software for Mac and Windows is included, and the drive also supports data encryption to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. These features and more make the array a great solution for your large data storage needs.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 1x 6-Pin FireWire-400 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | ≤ 64MB (32MB per disk) |
| Average Seek Time | < 10ms |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate |
eSATA: 180-190MB/sec (Without Encryption); 130-135MB/sec (With Encryption) FireWire-800: 75-80MB/sec (Without Encryption); 60-65MB/sec (With Encryption) FireWire-400: 35-40MB/sec (Without Encryption); 30-35MB/sec (With Encryption) USB 2.0: 30-35MB/sec (Without Encryption); 30-35MB/sec (With Encryption) |
| System Requirements |
Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 Hard Drive: 600MB Hardware: eSATA, FireWire-800, FireWire-400, or USB 2.0 port 1 Please Note:Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.4.6 and earlier do not support hard drives with capacities above 2TB close |
| 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) |