LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra with USB 3.0 External Hard Drive - 301543U
The d2 Quadra has got the latest connectivity with USB 3.0 and two FireWire 800 interfaces for daisy chaining, but it is still fully compatible with, eSATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0 and FireWire 400. It’s even USB 3.0-compatible on Mac computers.Learn more about the product
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1TB LaCie d2 Quadra USB 3.0
High-Performance
Need performance and capacity? Now you can have it all, with speeds up to 130MB/sand up to 3TB of storage.
Cross-Platform
With four interfaces, the d2 Quadra’s got everything you need for connectivity andreliability.
Enhanced Functionality
With advanced software and features, you can start archiving or backing up as soon as you take it out of the box!
Eco-Friendly
The d2 Quadra features a recyclable aluminum design and is loaded with energy-saving features.
The Professional Choice for Performance and Reliability
With the new USB 3.0 5Gb/s interface and up to 3TB, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk is the ideal tool for creative professionals who need both fast speeds and large storage capacity. It features 7200 rpm drives with a minimum of 32MB cache for the best performance and seek times, so it can handle the most resource-intensive applications. Best of all, it can achieve speeds up to 130MB/s in USB 3.0.
The Professional Choice for Cross-Platform Applications
The d2 Quadra has got the latest connectivity with USB 3.0 and two FireWire 800 interfaces for daisy chaining, but it is still fully compatible with, eSATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0 and FireWire 400. It’s even USB 3.0-compatible on Mac® computers, thanks to LaCie’s USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS. With all of its interfaces, the d2 Quadra has universal connectivity, so it is easy to back up and restore any workstation, no matter the configuration and interfaces. And thanks to the USB 3.0 performance, you can make faster, more frequent backups of your data, keeping it safe and secure. Since the d2 Quadra tops out at a 3TB capacity, it can even be used as a simple and convenient storage expansion for a server.
The Professional Choice for Design
The d2 Quadra’s unique and unobtrusive design is respected in the creative content industry for good reason. The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design provides an increased surface area, keeping it quiet, safe, and free from dust inside. It can also stand upright, be stacked horizontally with other drives, or even be rackmounted to save desktop space. It’s a superb solution for heavy storage users who want off-site backups and archives of any work environment. For superior energy efficiency, it also has a programmable eco mode, which automatically conserves energy if the drive is inactive for a certain period of time. On top of that, it’s recyclable and ROHS-compliant.
The Professional Choice for Functional and User-Centric Features
With the preloaded LaCie Desktop Manager, you can easily configure the shortcut button to launch the application of your choice in one push and configure your drive’s eco mode. And, with its two-color front LED indicator, it is easy to check the drive status. It also includes Genie® Backup Assistant software and Intego® Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows® and Mac. Both products provide an ideal solution for a simple and user-friendly backup and file retrieval.
Product Details:
Capacity : 2 TB
Interface : 2 x FireWire 800 (9-pin) port, 1 x USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 compatible), 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
Rotational Speed (rpm) : 7200rpm
Cache : 32MB or greater
Interface Transfer Rate : FireWire 800: up to 800Mb/s
USB 3.0: up to 5Gb/s
eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gb/s
USB 2.0: up to 480Mb/s
Interface Transfer Rate (max. bus speed) : FireWire 800: up to 85MB/s
USB 3.0: up to 130MB/s
eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 115MB/s
USB 2.0: up to 35MB/s
Size : 60 x 168 x 183 mm / 2.3 x 6.6 x 7.2 in.
Weight : 1.7 kg / 3.7 lbs.
LaCie Shortcut Button : Launch any application with one push (backup, music, slideshows…)
System Requirements : Computer with an USB 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400 port
Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 or greater
Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
General
Device Type
Hard drive - external ( desktop )
Capacity
2 TB
Interface
FireWire 800 / USB 3.0 / eSATA-300
Width
7.2 in
Depth
6.6 in
Height
2.4 in
Weight
3.7 lbs
Performance
Interface Transfer Rate
800Mbps(FireWire800)/5Gbps(USB 3.0)/3Gbps(eSATA)
Max Data Transfer Rate
130 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate Details
USB 3.0 : 130 MB/s ¦ Serial ATA : 115 MB/s ¦ FireWire 800 : 85 MB/s
Spindle Speed
7200 rpm
Expansion & Connectivity
Interfaces
1 x eSATA-300 - 7 pin external Serial ATA ¦ 2 x FireWire 800 - 9 pin FireWire 800 ¦ 1 x USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type B
I've got two of these units set up as a media and file server. Daisy chaining it over FW800 works very well, I don't have to plug and re-plug drives if I want to access data on the other drive. The transfer and read/write speeds are good enough for ...
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great system, 2013-04-23
By AlaniT
The three Quadras I've got in the rack next to my desktop are just magic. I've got them installed without any problems. The speeds are great. I'll never hesitate to recommend this drive, with its universal connections, and compatibility I don't even...
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Excellent Hard Drive, 2013-03-25
By AC
I really like this unit. I've two of them, hooked up over FireWire 800, which gives me 3TB total external storage space (this new 2TB drive and an older 1TB unit). I suppose I could have bought a new one to replace the old drive, but it works so wel...
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so far so good, 2013-02-28
By Jasper W.
First off, this drive works very well. I've got it hooked up via USB 3.0 to my laptop and the speeds are very good. It doesn't make much noise. The storage capacity, and the build quality are great.
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so far so good, 2013-02-28
By Jasper W.
First off, this drive works very well. I've got it hooked up via USB 3.0 to my laptop and the speeds are very good. It doesn't make much noise. The storage capacity, and the build quality are great.
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Excellent!, 2013-02-10
By PJaxon
The software that comes with this drive is amazing. It made setting up the drive so much quicker and easier. I can now push the shortcut button and know that my backup will start running for me and the blue light on the front gives me reassuring com...
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Great Drive, 2013-01-05
By Hume
Highly recommend this drive, it has lots of space and all the necessary interfaces for transferring and backing up large files. I've been using eSATA, but the USB 3.0 is so fast that I'm thinking of switching to it full-time once I upgrade my PC. My...
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Fast and Quiet, 2012-11-24
By Zach L.
Bought a couple of these for off-site data backup. I cycle through them over the course of a month – basically keeping weekly backups for a month at a time, and then onto tape for long term storage. These are great, I can store an entire week's data...
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good product, 2012-10-26
By KenC
I bought one of these drives for my iTunes library. I had way too much music and video filling up my computer but I moved it all to my Lacie and now it runs much better. The drive works perfectly, just what I needed!
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Reliable Drive!, 2012-08-02
By itFnilSae
I started using this drive a month ago and started religiously backing up my data. The other day I lost some valuable documents and was in a panic about how to get them back. Then I remembered the built-in data restore options with the d2, hey prest...
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Reviewed by arousseau
2013-05-04
Works like it should
I've got two of these units set up as a media and file server. Daisy chaining it over FW800 works very well, I don't have to plug and re-plug drives if I want to access data on the other drive. The transfer and read/write speeds are good enough for ...
The three Quadras I've got in the rack next to my desktop are just magic. I've got them installed without any problems. The speeds are great. I'll never hesitate to recommend this drive, with its universal connections, and compatibility I don't even...
I really like this unit. I've two of them, hooked up over FireWire 800, which gives me 3TB total external storage space (this new 2TB drive and an older 1TB unit). I suppose I could have bought a new one to replace the old drive, but it works so wel...