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.
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 RAID protection rebuild—the 4big will complete the
task in standalone mode, and you can switch off your computer!
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.
This attention to detail allows the
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
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