LaCie 4big Quadra - Hard drive array - 12 TB - 4 bays - 4 x HD 3 TB - FireWire 800, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (external)Learn more about the product
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In this deadline-driven world, your external storage has to move data fast, be constantly dependable, and connect to any standard computer on the planet. With these needs in mind, LaCie designed the 4big Quadra USB 3.0 from the ground up. With USB 3.0 and RAID 5, it delivers speed and security without compromise. Thanks to an efficient and ultra-quiet cooling system, the LaCie 4big Quadra is completely reliable and perfect for intensive content creation, secure backup, or massive desktop storage.
General
Device Type
Hard drive array
Width
7 in
Depth
7.7 in
Height
8.7 in
Weight
15.7 lbs
Chassis
Installed Devices / Modules Qty
4
Supported Devices / Modules Qty
4
Storage
Total Array Capacity
12 TB
HDD Array External Interface
FireWire 800, SuperSpeed USB 3.0
Storage Controller
Type
RAID
Max Storage Devices Qty
4
RAID Level
RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 5 hot spare
Hard Drive
Type
- plug-in module
Capacity
4 x 3 TB
Spindle Speed
7200 rpm
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays
4 (total) / 0 (free)
Interfaces
2 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800 ¦ 1 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0
System Requirements
OS Required
Apple MacOS X 10.5 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 / 8
This is honestly one of the best external storage solutions I've ever used. It's simple to set up, easy to operate and most of the time I just forget about it. The read/write speed is fast enough for me to work directly from the drive, and there's n...
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Great Backup System, 2013-03-28
By Hudson S.
I got this as a replacement for an older Raid array. I use it to store my work backups and as a media server. It copes files very quickly. I'm using it in the default RAID 5 mode. The read/write performance has been fantastic.
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Excellent design, good performance, 2013-02-28
By Parker P.
I've been using this drive for a couple of months now. It works without problems. The setup was pretty straightforward. The transfer speed is good. No heating issues. No noise. All in all, I'm glad I chose this model.
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Powerful and Simple, 2013-01-14
By Groovy
This is a pretty solid unit, but despite its size, it's surprisingly quiet. It works very well, backups run automatically without any glitches. The unit is easy to manage, and it has very good transfer speeds with USB 3. All in all, I'm really happy...
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Reviewed by mrobinson
2013-04-27
works very well
This is honestly one of the best external storage solutions I've ever used. It's simple to set up, easy to operate and most of the time I just forget about it. The read/write speed is fast enough for me to work directly from the drive, and there's n...
I got this as a replacement for an older Raid array. I use it to store my work backups and as a media server. It copes files very quickly. I'm using it in the default RAID 5 mode. The read/write performance has been fantastic.
I've been using this drive for a couple of months now. It works without problems. The setup was pretty straightforward. The transfer speed is good. No heating issues. No noise. All in all, I'm glad I chose this model.