LaCie 2big Quadra Firewire800 USB3.0

LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0

Product Overview
LaCie designed the 2big Quadra USB 3.0 desktop drive from the ground
up. It features USB 3.0 with UAS compatibility for optimized speeds up to
210MB/s. It also has a new cooling system that is more efficient and 50%
quieter than previous generations. The LaCie® 2big Quadra is completely
reliable and perfect for intensive content creation, secure backup, or
massive desktop storage.

Universal. Flexible. Reliable.
• USB 3.0 speed: Up to 210MB/s
• Quad interface for PC/Mac compatibility
• RAID and hot-swap for speed or security
• Aluminum enclosure and quiet operation

Use Cases
• Backup: Benefit from USB 3.0 with UAS performance for faster
backups, RAID 1 with hot-swappable drives for no data loss or
downtime, and dual cooling for long-term availability of backed up
data.
• Content Creation: Fast access with USB 3.0 speeds, FireWire 800
compatibility, RAID 0, and near-silent operation let professionals
play back hi-def content for smooth video editing and photo library
browsing.
• Desktop Storage: Massive capacity, USB 3.0 speeds, reliability, and
quad-interface compatibility make the LaCie 2big Quadra a perfect
choice for desktop storage.

Cables and Connectors

Cable management

USB 3.0

USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features.

Transfer rates can attain up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to USB 2.0’s 480 Mbits/s. This means USB 3.0 is theoretically up to ten times faster than its predecessor.

Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.

Connector Face (to Computer)	Cable End (to Computer)	Cable End (to Hard Drive)	Connector Face (to Hard Drive)

FireWire 800

FireWire, also known as IEEE 1394, is a high-speed serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each other, and FireWire 800 is the implementation of the new IEEE 1394b standard.

FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended distance between devices. FireWire 800 is ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications, such as audio, video and graphics.