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2big Quadra
ENTERPRISE CLASS
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
Professional 2-Disk RAID
eSATA 3Gb/s | FireWire 800 & 400 | USB 2.0
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The Enterprise Class Difference
2BIG QUADRA RAID FLEXIBILITY
MODE CAPACITY PROTECTION SPEED
RAID 0 100%
Concatenation 100%
RAID 1 50%
Mixed Partition 75%
LACIE SHORTCUT BUTTON
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Launch any backup/library application in 1 push
The LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class has been developed for
professionals who expect both speed and capacity from their storage
and backup device. The most complete solution in its class, it features
four interfaces and four convenient RAID modes. In addition, it offers
a 128-bit AES encryption and two hot-swappable SATA enterprise class
disks with an extended 5-year warranty, making it the most secure and
reliable 2-bay R AID solution for your digital assets.
Enterprise Class Performance
Developed for performance and capacities, the LaCie 2big
Quadra Enterprise Class takes full advantage of its internal
RAID controller and its server-grade SATA internal disks to
offer amazing speeds. Pre-configured in RAID 0 for maximum
performance, it can reach up to a 220MB/s* transfer rate through
its eSATA interface and cables with 24K gold-plated contacts.
Other R AID modes, such as the convenient Mixed Partition mode
with a RAID 0 partition and second RAID 1 partition are also
configurable in seconds.
RAID 0 mode benchmark without encryption
Enterprise Class Protection
The LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class features the option to
implement a government-grade 128-bit AES hardware encryption
through its easy-to-use LaCie Desktop Manager software. This
software helps to protect your data integrity against unauthorized
access. The LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class also features
protective RAID modes, such as RAID 1, for full data security.
With its automatic RAID security rebuild and its hot-swappable
technology, it has been developed to be fully integrated with and
to preserve your workflow. Extra spare disks are also available on
the LaCie website as an option for full peace of mind.
• Enterprise Class internal SATA disks
• Five years of Enterprise Class Service included
• 128-bit AES hardware encryption for optional data protection
• Hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access (R AID 1)*
• High-end cables with 24K gold-plated contacts
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Professional Performance
The 24K gold-plated contacts on the 2big Quadra Enterprise
Class’s cables offer accurate and fast signal transfer. The amazing
performance offered is ideal for creative professionals that need to
work with high-speed demanding applications such as 3D imaging
programs or even 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.
Intellectual Property Protection
Offering large capacities for professionals who need
to store or back up their data, the LaCie 2big Quadra
Enterprise Class also features the capability to encrypt
and protect your digital assets through a government
graded 128-bit AES hardware encryption. Ideal
for creative professionals that need to protect their
intellectual property, the LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise
Class offers the option to create as many as ten users
with the LaCie Desktop Manager software and to protect
files from unauthorized access.
Backup, Restore, and Recover
The LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class comes with Genie Backup Manager
TM
Pro
for Windows® and Intego Backup Manager ProTM for Mac®. This
software lets you reliably and efficiently back up your documents, emails,
settings, or other digital assets. With its ease of use, you can either program
the LaCie Shortcut Button to launch a backup with one push, or schedule
and customize the type of backup you create. Ideal for creative professionals,
the Genie and Intego programs can easily find previous versions of your
documents and restore them. With computer recovery options, professionals
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 LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise
Class is compatible with Time Machine®**.
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2 hours of uncompressed HD video or 70 hours of DVD or 77,500 RAW photos
1TB
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Enterprise Internal Disks
EXCLUSIVE d2 HEAT SINK DESIGN
Provides 60% more area for
heat dissipation & high reliability
Aluminum
Heat Sink
Design
Standard
Design
The LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class comes with two SATA internal
Enterprise Class disks with an unbeatable 5-year warranty each. These highquality internal disks feature 32MB cache memory and 7200RPM, and target
an ambitious 1.2 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure). Designed
for a RAID tower, they have been developed with rotational vibration
resistance technology, helping them to be even more reliable and robust.
Spare drives are also available on the LaCie website so users have the option
to keep full protection for their data in secured R AID mode configuration.
Versatile and Space-Saving
Designed with a sturdy aluminum body by Neil Poulton, the
LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class 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 Enterprise Class’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.
For maintenance, the LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class can optionally
be disconnected from the computer during a RAID protection rebuild—the
LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class will complete the task in standalone
mode, and you can switch off your computer!
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Minimum 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
• Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
Features
• eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0
• RAID 0, 1, Concatenation, and Mixed Partition modes
• AES 128-bit hardware encryption
• LaCie Desktop Manager
• Easy to set up: plug & play, driver-free
• Compatible with Time Machine
Box Content
• LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class
• eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cable with 24k gold-plated contacts
• USB 2.0 cable with
24k gold-plated contacts (compatible with USB 1.1)
• FireWire 400 to FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin)
cable with 24k gold-plated contacts
• FireWire 800 to FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin)
cable with 24k gold-plated contacts
• Power supply kit
• LaCie Utilities CD-ROM with User Manual
• Lacie Desktop Manager
• Genie Backup Manager Pro software
with computer recovery option for Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Windows 7
• Intego Backup Manager Pro software
with computer recovery option for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
• Quick Install Guide
Enterprise Class Service
Fully developed to be a reliable storage solution for
professionals, the LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class features
five years of Enterprise Class Service, which includes a five-year
warranty , a five-year Advance Care Option, and a five-year
data recovery service option (data recovery available in Europe
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only)
. LaCie can only provide Enterprise Class Services in
the country where the product has been purchased and where
there is a local LaCie subsidiary or office. For more information
on Enterprise Class Service and terms and conditions, please
visit www.lacie.com.
RAID selection switch
Drive status LEDs
Off/Auto/On
eSATA 3Gb/s
Disk tray handle
USB 2.0
Disk lock
FireWire 800
FireWire 400
Power input connection
LaCie 2big Quadra
Enterprise Class Spare Drive
Item #
Capacity
301494 301495
1TB 2TB
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LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class
Item Number
Capacity***
Interfaces
Interface Transfer Rates
(maximum theoretical bus speed)
Read Burst Transfer Rates*
(maximum drive speed in RAID 0)
Read Average Transfer Rates*
(average drive speed in RAID 0)
Rotational Speed / Cache***
Seek Time (Read)
RAID Modes
LaCie Shortcut Button
Backup Software
LaCie Desktop Manager
Triple Power Management
Cooling System
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
Warranty
301382 301433
2TB 4TB**
eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0
eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s)
FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)
FireWire 400: up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s)
USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s)
Without Encryption
eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 200-220 MB/s
FireWire 800: up to 80-90MB/s
FireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/s
USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s
Without Encryption
eSATA 3Gb/s : 180-190 MB/s
FireWire 800: 75-80 MB/s
FireWire 400: 35-40 MB/s
USB 2.0: 30-35 MB/s
With Encryption
eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 135-145 MB/s
FireWire 800: up to 75-85MB/s
FireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/s
USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s
With Encryption
eSATA 3Gb/s : 130-135 MB/s
FireWire 800: 60-65 MB/s
FireWire 400: 30-35 MB/s
USB 2.0: 30-35 MB/s
7200 rpm / up to 64MB (2x32MB) or greater
<10ms eSATA
Easy push-button RAID selection: RAID 1, RAID 0,▼▼ mixed partition (RAID 0 and RAID 1) or concatenation
Launch any application (backup, music, slideshows) with one push
Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Intego Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
Manages encryption to prevent unauthorized data access.
“Auto” for energy efficiency; “On” for instant access; “Off” for data protection
Thermoregulated quiet fan; advanced heat sink design for greater heat dissipation
93 x 200 x183 mm / 3.6 x 7.8 x 7.2 in.
3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs.
5-year
LaCie d2 Quadra
Enterprise Class
*Maximum interface transfer rate = theoretical bus bandwidth, whereas burst transfer rate = maximum drive speed. Performance depends on the RAID mode selected and burst and average transfer
rates vary from one computer to another and may vary slightly from one drive to another.
**Windows XP and Mac OS X versions before 10.4.5 do not recognize partitions of more than 2TB.
***1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 10% less). Capacity and cache memory vary
depending upon RAID mode.
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Calculations are based on 1080i 60 (8-bit) for uncompressed HD video, NTSC DV 25 standard-denition 720x486, 29.97 fps for digital video; and an estimation of Digital SLR resolution of 10
megapixels for RAW photos of 12MB. These calculations are only estimations and may vary with the codec used.
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Hot-swapping is not possible in RAID 0 and concatenation modes.
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For confidential and technical reasons LaCie will not recover data from an encrypted drive.
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appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice. www.lacie.com
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