LaCie 301825U d2 Quadra 500 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Disk

The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk provides up 2 500GB capacity in a relatively compact device. Fully loaded with all the best interfaces - eSATA 3Gbits, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 & USB 2.0 - it offers complete universal connectivity 4 PC & Mac users. Perfect 4 digital content creation, audio/video editing, DVD authoring, & web animation, etc., the d2 Quadra can handle multiple demanding professional tasks. It can be daisy-chained via FireWire or connected 2 your DV camera & is even bootable in FireWire 4 Mac & in eSATA 4 Mac/PC. Advanced features include 3-level power management (Auto/On/Off) & software RAID 0/RAID 1 potential when daisy-chained with other drives. The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design with 60% more surface area 4 heat dissipation keeps it quiet & as safe as possible at all times. With fast burst transfer rates of up 2 105-115MB/s via eSATA, this industry-leading hard disk delivers superior performance. Setup & use is quick & easy; the preloaded LaCie Setup Assistant helps format the hard disk according 2 your needs. Plug & Play LaCie Shortcut Button 500GB Hard Drive Capacity 7200 RPM 16MB Cache Buffer eSATA, FireWire 800/400 & USB 2.0 & 1.1 Interface Up 2 115MB/sec Burst Transfer Rate with eSATA Up 2 85MB/sec Burst Transfer Rate with FireWire 800 Up 2 40MB/sec Burst Transfer Rate with FireWire 400 Up 2 35MB/sec Burst Transfer Rate with USB 2.0 System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.2.8 (10.3 4 eSATA) or higher; Available eSATA, FireWire 800/400 or USB 2.0 port Approximate Unit Dimensions - 1.7(W) x 6.3(H) x 6.8(D) Approximate Unit Weight - 3.31 pounds

With a unique ridged exterior that enhances the enclosure's cooling performance, & a quadruple interface 4 full Mac & PC compatibility, the LaCie 301825U d2 Quadra External Hard Drive is an all-in-one drive that's built with the professional in mind. Designed by internationally acclaimed designer Neil Poulton, this versatile drive offers extreme performance & an aesthetic touch that will enhance any work space.

The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk offers: eSATA 3Gbits, FireWire 400/800, & USB 2.0 4 universal compatibility & extreme speed 500 GB of disk space. 7200 rpm spin speed & 16 MB cache. Fanless ridged design 4 cool, quiet operation. Unique ridged heat sink aluminum design increases surface area by 60% 4 cooler operation. (Show here with the Little Big Disk Quadra & the 2big Network.) View larger.

The minimalist space-saving design will enhance the aesthetics of any work space. View larger. View back.

The d2 can be racked horizontally & set up in a RAID configuration. View larger.

Quadruple Interface 4 Unmatched Performance & Compatibility
The LaCie 301825U d2 Quadra External Hard Drive features one eSATA 3 Gbit port, two FireWire 800 ports (9-pin), one FireWire 400 port (6-pin), & one hi-speed USB 2.0 port that is USB 1.1-compatible. (Cables 4 each connection are conveniently included with the drive.) This quadruple interface makes the d2 Quadra ideal 4 demanding multi-media applications that require extreme speed as well as universal connectivity. The USB & FireWire connections ensure that you can transfer or back up your data from your laptop or other computers, while the eSATA interface offers a transfer rate of up 2 300 MB per second (3Gbits/sec).

The LaCie d2 is compatible with Windows, including Vista, & Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, including Time Machine, making it an ideal partner 4 your Mac. Time Machine automatically backs up your Mac's system files, applications, accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, & documents 2 an external hard drive & lets you easily go back in time 2 recover anything.

Superior Drive Performance 4 Power Users
Built 4 power users such as video editors, the d2 Quadra features a rotational speed of 7200 rpm & a cache of at least 16 MB. Perfect 4 digital content creation, audio/video editing, DVD authoring, web animation, & more, the d2 Quadra can handle multiple demanding professional tasks. It can also be daisy-chained via FireWire or connected 2 your DV camera & is even bootable in FireWire 4 Mac & in eSATA 4 Mac/PC.

With a capacity of 500 GB, the d2 Quadra can hold up 2 500,000 photos, 175,000 songs, or 35 hours of DV video. If you purchase multiple drives, they can be daisy-chained & set 2 RAID 1 4 data redundancy & protection, or RAID 0 4 even greater speed.

The d2 Quadra also offers three power management options: "Auto" 4 energy efficiency; "On" 4 instant access; & "Off" 4 data protection. The drive also lets you back up files or launch any application with a simple push of the front blue button. This "shortcut button" can be configured 2 launch any document or application, or initiate the included EMC Retrospect Express software that offers automated backups.

Smart, Elegant Design & Loaded with Software
With the d2 Quadra, Neil Poulton has fashioned a unique, attractive & functional drive that offers excellent heat dissipation features & space-saving options 4 stacking. The fanless aluminum heat sink design features exterior ridges that provide 60 percent more surface area 4 heat dissipation, keeping the drive quiet & as safe as possible at all times. The d2 Quadra will sit nicely in an upright position alongside your PC or Mac machines, or it can be stacked horizontally with other drives or rack mounted 2 save desktop space.

Set-up & use is quick & easy, thanks 2 LaCie's preloaded Setup Assistant that helps format the hard disk according 2 your needs. For instance, the d2 Quadra lets you easily create a FAT32 partition 4 use with Macs. With the LaCie 1-Click Backup, you can backup any file into the location of your choice with a simple "click"--either via the desktop icon, or CTRL-S on your keyboard. And LaCie's Shortcut Button lets you easily launch any application with one push.

Also included with the d2 is EMC Retrospect professional backup software 4 PC & Mac users. This award-winning software offers several back-up options, including fast backups & scheduled back-up of either a single file or your complete system. With EMC Retrospect Express, you'll never have 2 worry about losing your data again.

The drive measures a slim 1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 inches (WxHxD), weighs 3.31 pounds, & is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

About LaCie
Established in France in 1989, LaCie is a leading manufacturer of computer peripherals 4 Windows, Apple & Linux users. With offices & plants in the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe, Singapore & Hong Kong, LaCie develops & manufactures external storage solutions & color monitors that help professionals & everyday people easily manage their digital lives. LaCie has differentiated its products through original designs & leading-edge technology.

What's in the Box
LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk; eSATA-to-eSATA cable; FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable; FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable; USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible); external power supply; drive stand 4 upright desktop use; LaCie Utilities (preloaded): LaCie '1-Click' Backup Software 4 PC or Mac; SilverKeeper Software 4 automatic backup & file verification (Mac); EMC Retrospect Express 6.1 (Mac); & EMC Retrospect Express HD 2.0 (Windows).