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4big Quadra
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
Best Products
2010
Videomaker’s “Best Hard Drive” of 2010
Professional 4-Bay RAID
eSATA 3Gb/s | FireWire 800 & 400 | USB 2.0
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Terabytes of Power
The LaCie 4big Quadra is the most complete 4-bay RAID solution
for professionals who demand exceptional performance from
a storage device. Offering up to 12TB of capacity and amazing
bandwidth speeds through eSATA 3Gb/s and FireWire 800, it also
features FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 ports for maximum compatibility
with any Mac
to customize performance and data protect ion levels, the
4big Quadra fits most speed-demanding applications and backup
needs for today’s workstations and small servers.
RAID FLEXIBILITY
®
or PC. Featuring seven RAID modes
RAID NUMBER RAID MODE CAPACITY PROTECTION SPEED
0 RAID 0 100%
1 RAID 10 50%
2 Concatenation 100%
3 RAID 3 75%
4 RAID 3+Spare 50%
5 RAID 5 75%
6 RAID 5+Spare 50%
RAID Protection
Thanks to the secure R AID modes, including R AID 5, RAID 3
and RAID 10, the 4big Quadra enables you to keep data access
even if one disk fails. The hot-swappable disk trays even allow
maintenance without affecting your workflow. “Spare” modes allow
a second level of protection; a sort of “automatic maintenance”
that will immediately start rebuilding the RAID protection in case of
a disk failure. Extra spare disks are also available as an option for
immediate replacement.
RAID Performance
Taking advantage of a native R AID controller that preserves
computer resources, the 4big Quadra offers superior support
for the most demanding applications. Pre-configured in R AID 0
for full speed and capacity, it can reach up to 260MB/s through
eSATA 3Gb/s. Alternative R AID modes—such as R AID 5—can be
configured in seconds on startup to manage speed, security, and
available capacity.
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
The best performance for audio/video and photo professionals.
Read Burst Transfer Rates*
USB 2.0
FireWire 400
FireWire 800
eSATA 3Gb/s
MB/s
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275
• Speed and security for audio, video, and photo professionals
• Huge capacity for backing up all of your data
• Quadruple interface for universal connectivity
• Four hot-swappable, lockable disks for non-stop data access**
• Ultra-quiet cooling system for greater reliability
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Audio/Video Streaming
LACIE SHORTCUT BUTTON
****
With the capacity to store hours of A/V streams, the
4big Quadra has been developed to suit the demands
of digital content creators, such as editors who work
with Apple
FireWire 800, so you can get the highest bandwidth. FireWire or iLink
DV cameras can be chained via FireWire, helping you make the most
of your equipment if your number of open ports is limited. When used
in RAID 0 or R AID 5, the 4big Quadra supports multiple audio, DV, SD,
and HD streams, and up to one stream of uncompressed 10-bit NTSC
video in playback. Greater performance can even be achieved when
connecting several units together to a multilane eSATA four-port host
adapter, in order to support multi-stream uncompressed 10-bit 1080i
HD post-production.
®
Final Cut Pro®. It comes with eSATA and
RAID 0 mode benchmark***
LACIE SHORTCUT
BUTTON
Launch Any Backup/Library
Application In 1 Push
Backup, Restore, and Recover
The 4big Quadra comes with Genie® Backup Manager Pro for
Windows
enables you to 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. 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 4big is compatible with Time Machine
®
and Intego® Backup Manager Pro for Mac. This software
®
.
Photography / Pre-Press / Imaging
Configured in secured RAID mode, the 4big Quadra can
archive and protects hundreds of thousand of raw photos
with comfortable speed for imaging exper ts, such as Apple
Aperture
a fantastic tool to produce and manage professional projects
and artwork. The LaCie Shortcut Button on the front of the 4big
makes it even easier to open or back up your favorite libraries
with a push of a button.
®
and Adobe Creative Suite® specialists. This makes it
1TB
2 hours of uncompressed HD video or 70 hours of DVD or 77,500 raw photos
=
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Quiet and Reliable Operation
For the best and most reliable cooling system for the 4big Quadra,
LaCie has chosen the Noctua and the NF-P12 fan technology, designed
in Austria, and automatically thermoregulated by SMART commands.
The nine-blade design and the vortex-control notches of the blower
provide superior pressure and airflow performance, all at a volume
fewer than 19dBA. The best-in-its-class Noctua is rated at 150,000
hours MTBF, and its ultra-quiet design makes it perfect for even the most
noise-sensitive creative environment.
4big Quadra to be from 30% (seek) to 46% (idle) quieter than traditional
comparable systems.
To find out more about Noctua technology, please visit www.noctua.at
This attention to detail allows the
Versatility and Space-saving
With the 4big Quadra, your options for storage are near limitless.
Designed with a sturdy aluminum body by industrial designer Neil
Poulton, the 4big Quadra has been developed to be stackable, and
enhance any work environment with its space-saving abilities. Thanks
to the FireWire bus, it can be daisy-chained fewer cables connected to
your computer. By using a four-port eSATA multi-lane host adaptor, you
can connect up to four 4big Quadra and reach up to 48TB and speeds
up to 600MB/s using programs such as Apple Disk Utilities to add an
extra level of RAID 0 performance.
ULTRA QUIET
Power Savings
Traditional RAID systems can consume a lot of power, but the 4big
Quadra is different. LaCie has reduced power consumption by 30%
compared to the previous 4-disk RAID generations. Moreover, with
the “Auto” mode of the triple position power button, the 4big is able to
automatically go into standby mode—synchronized with the computer
activity—and reduces the power consumption by up to 80%. For
maintenance, the 4big can optionally be disconnected from the
computer during a R AID protection rebuild—the 4big will complete the
task in standalone mode, and you can switch off your computer!
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Features
• eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0
• RAID 0, 10, 3, 3+Spare, 5, 5+Spare, Concatenation
• Fast burst transfer rates: up to 260MB/s (eSATA)
• Sturdy aluminum design
• LaCie Shortcut Button
• Triple Power Management: Auto/On/Off
• Easy to set up: plug and play, driver-free
• Compatible with Time Machine
Box Content
• LaCie 4big Quadra
• eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cable
• FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable
• FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable
• USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible)
• Power supply kit
• Quick Install Guide
• LaCie Utilities and User Manual:
- Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery
for Windows XP, Vista, 7
- Intego Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery
for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
Drive Activity LEDs
4 Swappable Drives
RAID Mode Selector
FireWire 400
eSATA 3Gb/s
On/Auto/Off
FireWire 800
USB 2.0
Power
designed by neil poulton
LACIE 4BIg QUAdRA SpARE dRIvE
Minimum System Requirements
• Computer with an eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 port
• Latest version of Windows XP
Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
• Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 /
Premium 3 Year Warranty
The LaCie 4big Quadra comes with a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
For superior service, it also comes with an optional LaCie
Advance Care Option, which can be purchased separately
online within 30 days of the purchase date. Under the Advance
Care Option, LaCie will immediately swap out the product
without it needing to be returned first for minimal interruption
of your workflow. LaCie covers all freight costs. Availability
depends on the sales area. See www.lacie.com for details.
A spare drive and
drawer for use with the
LaCie 4big Quadra.
Item #
Capacity
301364 301467 301997
1TB 2TB 3TB
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4big Quadra
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
Item Number
Capacity
Interfaces
Interface Transfer Rates
(maximum theoretical bus speed)
Burst Transfer Rates*
(Read RAID 0 maximum drive speed)
Burst Transfer Rates
(RAID 5 maximum burst transfer speed)
Rotational Speed / Cache*
Seek Time (Read)
RAID Modes
LaCie Shortcut Button
Backup Software
Triple Power Management
Power Consumption
Power Supply
Cooling System
Acoustic
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
Warranty
301357 301359 301434 301435 301562
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2TB 4TB 6TB
8TB 12TB
eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0
eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbit/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)
eSATA 3Gb/s: 220-260MB/s
FireWire 800: 80-90MB/s
FireWire 400: 35-40MB/s
USB 2.0: 30-35MB/s
eSATA 3Gb/s: 200-250MB/s
FireWire 800: 80-90MB/s
FireWire 400: 35-40MB/s
USB 2.0: 30-35MB/s
7200 rpm / 4x32MB or greater
<10ms eSATA
Easy RAID selection: RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, RAID 3, RAID 3+Spare, Concatenation, RAID 10
Launch any application (backup, music, slideshows) with one push
Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery for Windows XP, Vista, 7
Intego Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
“Auto” for energy efficiency; “On” for instant access; “Off” for data protection
Standby mode: 10,3W; idle mode: 34W; seek mode: 37W
100-240Vca; 50/60Hz
Ultra-quiet cooling system with self-stabilizing oil-pressure bearing technology
†
Standby: negligible; Idle: 25 to 28 dBA; Seek: 25 to 29 dBA
178 x 197 x 225 mm / 7 x 7.8 x 8.9 in.
7.6 kg / 16.8 lbs.
3-year limited
*Maximum inte rfac e trans fer rat e = theoretical b us band width, w herea s burst t ransf er
rate = max imum drive spe ed. Per forma nce dep ends on t he RAID mo de sele cted a nd
burst t ransf er rate s vary f rom one co mpute r to anoth er and ma y vary sl ightly f rom one
drive to another. Average speed is usually lower depending on host configuration.
**Hot -swapping is not p ossib le in R AID 0 an d conca tenation mode s.
***T hese me asure ments h ave be en made in RA ID 0 throu gh eSATA 3G b/s and may va ry
with computer and 4big configurations.
The LaC ie Shor tcut B utton feat ure is ava ilable v ia FireWire and US B but not e SATA.
1TB (Teraby te) = 1000GB. 1GB = 10 00M B. 1MB = 1,000, 000 B yte s. Total acc essib le
capacity varies depending upon operating environment (Typically 10% or less for 1TB).
Capacity and cache memory vary depending upon RAID mode.
Calculations are based on 1080i 60 (8-bit) for uncompressed HD video, NTSC DV
25 standard-definition 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.
Indicative reference, when compared with the previous generation LaCie Biggest RAID tower.
Windows XP does not support hard drives with capacities greater than 2TB.
These measurements are indications and may vary by ±10%.
†
This measurement has been made under normal conditions, 1 meter from the front of the
product. It may vary with the condition and product configuration.
Adobe and Adobe Creative Suite are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated
in the U.S. and/or other countries. Apple, Aperture, Final Cut Pro, Time Machine, and Mac
OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
© 2011, LaCie. The LaCie logo is a trademark of LaCie. Other products and brand names
mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice.
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