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Two Disks in One for Storage and Protection

The LaCie 2big Quadra has been developed for professionals who expect high speed and large capacities from a storage and backup device. Offering amazing transfer speeds through eSATA 3Gb/s and FireWire 800, the 2big Quadra also comes with FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 for universal connectivity to Mac® and PC. As a complete two-bay solution, it features four RAID modes to customize speed and protection, and comes with advanced backup software with a computer recovery option.

Customizable RAID Protection

Featuring four RAID modes, the LaCie 2big Quadra lets users easily customize RAID speed and protection levels. In RAID 1, it offers full data protection for library archiving and backup, with hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access—even during maintenance. A convenient Mixed Partition mode enables creative professionals to work on "daily" data in a RAID 0 partition and to get another RAID 1 partition for backup and protect sensitive data. Extra spare disks are also available as an option for immediate replacement.

RAID Performance for Creative Pros

Taking advantage of a native controller that preserves computer resources, the LaCie 2big Quadra reaches large capacity and an impressive speed of 165MB/s in RAID 0 through eSATA 3Gb/s. These performances are ideal for creative professionals that need to work with applications that demand high speeds, such as 3D imaging programs or even with audio/video post-production software with multiple SD and HD streams. It's even possible to daisy-chain FireWire or an iLink DV camera through FireWire.

Backup, Restore, and Recover

With the LaCie Shortcut Button** it's easy to launch applications like Genie® Backup Manager Pro for Windows® or Intego® Backup Manager Pro for Mac, both of which come with the LaCie 2big Quadra. This software lets you reliably and efficiently back up your documents, emails, settings, or other digital assets. With its ease of use, you can schedule and customize the type of backup you create. The Genie and Intego programs are ideal for creative professionals, and users can easily find previous versions of their documents and restore them. With computer recovery options, users will be able to restore their configuration and to go right back to work in the event of a disaster with their workstation. It's easy to back up directly from your Mac with the native solution, since the 2big Quadra is compatible with Time Machine®.

Versatile and Space-Saving

Designed with a sturdy aluminum body by Neil Poulton, the LaCie 2big Quadra easily integrates into any Mac or PC environment. With versatile configurations such as upright, horizontal, stacked with other drives, or rack-mounted, it offers significant space saving abilities. Thanks to its FireWire bus, it can be daisy-chained with fewer cables connected to your computer, and offers a near-limitless storage capacity when connected to other hard disks.

Reliable Cooling System and Power Savings

The LaCie 2big Quadra's fully aluminum, sturdy heat sink design provides 60% more surface area, which naturally draws heat away from the internal components, keeping it cool and safe at all times. It also offers Triple Power Management with a manual switch: "Auto" for energy efficiency; "On" for instant access; or "Off" for data protection.

Features:

• Ideal for backup and creative pros:
  up to 165MB/s
• Four RAID modes to customize speed
  and protection
• Two hot-swappable disks for non-stop
  data access*
• Aluminum heat sink design for
  greater reliability
• Genie and Intego Backup Manager
  Pro included
• Mac: Time Machine® Compatible

Key Specifications

SKU	LaCie2BigQuadra
Type	3.5" Desktop Type
Capacity	2TB, 4TB
Interface	USB2.0, Firewire 400, Firewire 800, eSATA
No. of Bays	Dual Bay
Built-in RAID	RAID 0, RAID 1
Dimensions	91 x 200 x 172 mm
Compatible OS	Linux, Mac, Windows

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