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LaCie 301432U 4TB 2big Quadra 2-Disk RAID Hard Drive
 
51T0sBGRU0L. SL160 LaCie 301432U 4TB 2big Quadra 2 Disk RAID Hard Drive
Manufacturer: Lacie
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Product Description
The LaCie 2big Quadra is the most complete 2-disk RAID solution for digital libraries, creative pro and office workstations that need storage/backup capacity, speed, and advanced data protection. It¿s easy to use, and comes with two extractable, lockable and hot-swappable disks in RAID 1 mode. With burst transfer rates as high as 165MB/s** (eSATA 3Gb/s) in RAID 0, the 2big Quadra is ideal for high speed-demanding applications like audio/video projects (DV and SD video playback or 2D/3D imaging). It functions as a complete solution for data protection, and comes with advanced backup software with computer recovery options: Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows and Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac users. The sturdy, aluminum heat sink design¿with 60% more surface area for heat dissipation¿keeps it quiet and safe. This versatile solution offers various space-saving configurations¿upright, horizontal, stacked, or rack-mounted. The LaCie Shortcut Button on the front launches any backup or library application of your choice in just one push.

Product Details
  • Ideal for backup and creative pros
  • 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

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user comment LaCie 301432U 4TB 2big Quadra 2 Disk RAID Hard Drive Great RAID Drive - Better than described
 
Review Date: February 6, 2010
Reviewer: JBK,
I have been carefully studying purchasing a RAID drive in order to edit/store my HD family home videos. I have had many hard drives in my time, and purchased the WD My Book Studio Edition II just prior to ordering this model, and had to return it immediately as it didn't perform as promised (daisy chaining cut speeds in half due in adequate power supply, let alone the overall "cheapness" of the WD drive).

This LaCie drive though, has has been reading/writing at 65-70MB/sec in Raid 1 Mode, no matter how many devices are attached (via FireWire 800). Very easy to change RAID modes, there is no need to infect your computer with Adware (such as WD "Drive Manager"). As far as performance is concerned, the drive has gone beyond exceeding my expectations.

The enclosure is very good looking, very well built, and fits perfectly next to any Aluminum Mac. The only down side is the self adjusting "smart fan" typically runs on the louder side. I don't mind, as I believe in cooling when it comes to HDs....

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