The 4TB 4big Quadra Enterprise Class External Hard Drive Array from LaCie is a high-capacity external RAID solution. The drive features four 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 5 for full data protection with 75% capacity, 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 | 4TB |
| Interface |
1x eSATA 2x 9-Pin FireWire-800 1x 6-Pin FireWire-400 1x USB 2.0 |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Buffer | ≤ 128MB (32MB per disk) |
| Average Seek Time | < 10ms |
| Sustained Data Transfer Rate |
eSATA: 190-200MB/sec (Without Encryption); 145-155MB/sec (With Encryption) FireWire-800: 75-80MB/sec (Without Encryption); 75-80MB/sec (With Encryption) FireWire-400: 35-40MB/sec (Without Encryption); 35-40MB/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) | 7 x 8.7 x 7.7" (17.8 x 22 x 19.6cm) |
| Weight | 17.6 lb (8kg) |