*1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5–10% less).
** Burst transfer rates vary from one computer to another and might vary slightly from one drive to another. Average speed is usually lower, depending on host configuration.
***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 might vary.
****LaCie Shortcut Button is available via FireWire and USB 2.0 but not eSATA.
Windows XP 32-bit, and versions of MAC OS X before 10.4.6 do not recognize partitions of more than 2TB.
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LaCie Big Disk Quadra
Premium 3 Year Warranty
The Big Disk Quadra comes with a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
For superior service, it also comes with the 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.
Item Number
Capacity*
Interface
Interface Transfer Rates
(maximum theoretical bus speed)
Read Burst Transfer Rates**
(maximum drive speed)
Rotational Speed
Cache Size
Average Seek Time
Cooling System
Triple Power Management
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
Weight
Warranty
301428
3TB
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s; 2 x FireWire 800; 1 x FireWire 400; 1 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0
eSATA: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s)
FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)
FireWire 400: up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s)
eSATA: up to 140-165MB/s
FireWire 800: up to 80-90MB/s
FireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/s
Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s
7200rpm
32MB (2 x 16MB) or greater
<10ms (eSATA)
Advanced aluminum heat sink design for safe, fanless, quiet operation
“Auto” for energy efficiency; “On” for instant access; “Off” for data protection
1.7 x 6.8 x 10.4 in. / 44 x 173 x 264 mm
5.51 lbs / 2500 g
3-year limited
d2 Design by Neil Poulton