LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive
The 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive from LaCie is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via eSATA, FireWire-400, FireWire-800, or USB 2.0. A quiet drive, the d2 enclosure features an aluminum heat sink design for fanless cooling.
The drive features 16MB of cache memory as well as a 7200 rpm rotation speed. This drive is an excellent solution for video editing, high-resolution imaging, data backup, or general storage.
- Use in Professional Applications
- Perfect for digital content creation, audio/video editing, DVD authoring, web animation, and more, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk can handle multiple demanding professional tasks. It can be daisy-chained via FireWire or connected to your DV camera and is even bootable in FireWire for Mac and in eSATA for Mac/PC. Advanced features include 3-level power management (Auto/On/ Off) and software RAID 0/RAID 1 potential when daisy-chained with other drives
- Perfect All-in-One Solution
- Loaded with eSATA 3Gbps, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 interfaces, the drive offers complete universal connectivity for PC and Mac users. Use it to easily store all of your files or back up your computer or small server regularly, whether at home or the office
- Easy Management
- Setup and use is quick and easy; the preloaded LaCie Setup Assistant helps format the hard disk according to your needs. With the LaCie Shortcut Button, you can easily launch any application with one push such as the included Genie Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows users or Intego Backup Assistant software with data restore for Mac users 1
- Smart Design
- Design is sturdy, compact and versatile, the drive is ideal for intensive professional use. The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design allows for heat dissipation and keeps the drive as quiet and safe as possible at all times. The LaCie d2 Quadra can stand upright, be stacked horizontally with other drives or rackmounted to save desktop space. 2
- Mac Backups
- Works with Time Machine
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 1x USB 2.0 1x 6-Pin FireWire-400 2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 |
| Drive Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Buffer | ≥ 16MB |
| Data Transfer |
Interface Transfer Rate: eSATA: up to 3Gbps (300MB/s) FireWire 800: up to 800Mbps (100MB/s) FireWire 400: up to 400Mbps (50MB/s) Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480Mbps (60MB/s) Burst Transfer Rate: eSATA: up to 105-115MB/s FireWire 800: up to 75-85MB/s FireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/s Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s Note: Burst transfer rates vary from one computer to another and may vary slightly from one drive to another. Average speed is usually lower, depending on host configuration |
| Button |
Shortcut Button: Launch any application with one push Note: The Shortcut Button feature is available via FireWire and USB but is not available from an eSATA bus. Windows Vista Ultimate 64 is not compatible with LaCie Shortcut button |
| System Requirements |
Computer with an eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 port Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended |
| Mounting | Desktop |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100 - 240V |
| Environmental Requirements | Not specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6.3 x 6.8 x 1.7" (16 x 17.3 x 4.4 cm) |
| Weight | 3.31 lb (1.5 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 26 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (23)
- Large capacity / good size (21)
- Attractive (20)
- Easy to use (19)
- Quiet (16)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (21)
- Additional storage (19)
- Photo storage (13)
- Video (13)
- File transfer (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (15), Casual user (8)
- Primary use:
- Business (13), Personal (11)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (25)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- High Capacity
Cons
- Bulky cables
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
We use these disks as network drives for our entire office. Very stable, true 2 TB, and stack nice in the storage rack that you can buy separately. I bought this one for my Time Machine backup disk at home. Can't beat the price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- High Capacity
- I like the slim design
- Neutral color
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
This HD is the quietest I have had. It stays at room temperature and doesn't even feel warm to the touch.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
Great hard drive with professional options for a great price. Picked this up to backup all of my editing projects. Ideal because it has numerous connection options (you can even daisy-chain more than one unit together). Great build quality. All this at a great price. If you require USB 3, this unit does not support that.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
All the other drives I have used Froze up and were slow.
I have nothing bad to say about this drive.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
My older LaCie hard drive was full, so I purchased the LaCie 2TB d2 Quatra to continue to back-up my image files. This is my second LaCie and it works for me. It installs easily and runs smoothly; back-ups are speedy. LaCie 2TB d2 is whisper quiet! I use the Firewire 800 connectivity. No complaints, thus far.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
- Not portable
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
Even though I haven't had it for long enough to really test it's endurance and longevity, I have had great success and ease with this hard drive. Definitely a desktop drive, very difficult for travel if you need it.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
- Similar:
- 2TB d3 Quadra Hard Disk Drive by LaCie
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I use for import and export HD broadcast video files!!!! I save a lot of money using this indeed of tapes.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I bought this drive to run with Time Machine. It arrived quickly, installed beautifully, and performs as expected. The price from B&H was the lowest I found for the same product.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
No specific comment to say about this HD. It work well and it's useful for any kind of backup.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
After my G-Drive 2TB drive was acting a little suspicious, I decided to go back to a brand I'm more familiar with. The truth is you need to have at least 2 backups of your prime drive, preferably one off site as well. So far so good with the 2 I bought a month ago.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I got one to use as storage and working disk. The first one worked so well I just had to have another. Now one is just raw storage and the other is for working projects.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Mac Friendly
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Time Machine
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I am running two macbook pro's and wanted a second backup and time machine backup for both laptops. I plugged it in, partitioned the drive, and backed up both computers to a bootable state, and with time machine. I've had other Lacie drives, and they have always worked well for me. I really like this quadra and hope that it serves me as well as the other three that I own.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
Super easy to install. Keep it simple and use with time machine. No need to install Lacie's back up software. Super fast. The stand for the hard drive could be have a better design with better instructions.
I will update in six months to make sure its still working well.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I use this to store photos and videos, as backup for video production, and as Time Machine backup for Mac. I had been using Western Digital MyBook drives. I always keep duplicate drives in case one fails. I have had two of the WD drives fail. So far none of the La Cie drives I've used in the past have failed. The auto switch saves power, since it only turns the drive on when accessed. That is there are three positions to the switch: on, auto, and off.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Dependable
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
Back up pictures & videos
Quiet
Longlasting
Good Warrantee
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- High Capacity
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backup
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
Using a second external back up.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I've had LaCie disks for years and haven't had one fail on me yet. That's not to say that they NEVER will, but in my experience they're reliable and a great bargain. I use the 1tb and 2tb drives daisy-chained to edit hd footage in fcp.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I thought I would have to buy a cable to connect the drive to my Mac but to my suprise it came with cables for each of the ports on this drive. It was truly plug and play. Works great with Time Machine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I have always trusted LaCaie HD's for my Video Production. I like the flexibility they offer, and their design, as I prefer a rack mount solution
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk Drive:
I've never had any issues with my LaCie drives. Picked two of these up for my backups and archives....
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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What's in the Box
- eSATA Cable
- 9-Pin to 9-Pin FireWire-800 Cable
- 6-Pin to 6-Pin FireWire-400 Cable
- USB 2.0 Cable
- External Power Supply
- Drive Stand for Upright Desktop Use
- LaCie Setup Assistant
- LaCie Utilities (Preloaded)
- Software CD-ROM
- Genie Backup Assistant Software with Data Restore for Windows 2000, XP, Vista
- Intego Backup Assistant Software with Data Restore for Mac OS X 10.5 and Greater
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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