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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3TB 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 : 3 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
3 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
We bought three 2d Quadras a couple of months ago for our office, and we've been using them just about non-stop since. They work great for backup and large file transfers. I'm really pleased with this model, it's simple and efficient to use.
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Works great!, 2013-03-26
By KS
I bought this drive quite recently. The design is excellent, and the functionality is even better. It syncs perfectly with my Mac. The casing is made from aluminium, which helps to disperse the heat. It works quietly, and fast. Very pleased with it,...
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Great Product, 2013-03-08
By California Kid
I'm really pleased with this drive. It was easy to assemble and was configured on my system in the blink of an eye. The heat-sink design is one of my favorite features, it looks brilliant sitting on my desk. I'm also happy with the power saving opti...
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Fast and easy to use, 2013-01-26
By Cump
I bought this unit as a secondary back up, for business files that I didn't want to risk losing. Overall, very happy with it. The automatic backups are fast and easy to run, and the quick launch button can be programmed for a manual backup, just in ...
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Excellent drive, 2012-12-09
By ZhiueguHre
This device offers a perfect integrated solution for backups and media. I use it to store my project files as well, USB 3.0 speed is good enough for light video editing 'on the fly'. It's definitely a good purchase!
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Great Little Drive, 2012-10-27
By hlowry
I bought two of these drives to expand storage space on our server. It's a hardy little thing, and it's plenty fast for serving up files and documents. It's rack-mountable too, which is nice! We just plugged them in, mounted them in the rack and con...
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great product, 2012-09-27
By KB
This is a high quality external storage, I'm really happy with it. I work with large chunks of data, and before I bought this drive, backing up all my work was very time consuming. Now, over USB 3.0 it takes only a fraction of time usually required....
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Solid hard drive, 2012-07-01
By David B.
I've been using this drive for a couple of months. The quality is great. It's solidly built, quite heavy and I like a lot the design. The drive is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It works perfectly, has plenty of connection options, and a HUGE amou...
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Reviewed by C.S.
2013-04-24
Excellent HDD
We bought three 2d Quadras a couple of months ago for our office, and we've been using them just about non-stop since. They work great for backup and large file transfers. I'm really pleased with this model, it's simple and efficient to use.
I bought this drive quite recently. The design is excellent, and the functionality is even better. It syncs perfectly with my Mac. The casing is made from aluminium, which helps to disperse the heat. It works quietly, and fast. Very pleased with it,...
I'm really pleased with this drive. It was easy to assemble and was configured on my system in the blink of an eye. The heat-sink design is one of my favorite features, it looks brilliant sitting on my desk. I'm also happy with the power saving opti...