LaCie 2Big 6TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive - 301553

Product Details

LaCie 2Big 6TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Model 301553

Developed for professionals looking for high storage capacity and performance, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is the first RAID storage solution to feature the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, and supports multiple uncompressed HD streams. With three RAID modes for flexibility, you can choose "Fast" (RAID 0) for full performance and get speeds of up to 306MB/s, "Safe" (RAID 1) for full data protection, or JBOD for full capacity. With its 7200 rpm drives and compatibility with USB 2.0, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is the most complete USB 3.0 storage device.It's Time Machine® compatible, and it's even USB 3.0-compatible on Mac computers, thanks to LaCie's exclusive USB 3.0 driver.

The unique aluminum heat sink design is sturdy and features 60% more surface area, providing the most efficient heat dissipation. It's also fanless, which keeps it so quiet you'll barely notice it. The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 helps you to reduce power consumption by letting you program when it switches to idle mode.

You can schedule a deep sleep on/off mode according to your needs, and the 2big USB 3.0 can be switched back to operating mode from the client side. For users that need performance and flexibility such as print professionals, recording engineers, and video producers, the 2big USB 3.0 is the ideal storage solution.

Specifications:

• Capacity: 6 TB
• Interface: 1 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible)
• Rotational Speed (rpm): 7200
• Cache: 32MB (2 x 16MB) or greater
• Interface Transfer Rate (max. bus speed):
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0: up to 5Gbits/s
  • Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s
• Burst Transfer Rate (RAID0 max. drive speed)*:
  • **SuperSpeed USB 3.0:
  • 2TB and 4TB: Read/Write: 260MB/s / 190MB/s
  • 6TB: Read/Write: 306MB/s / 220MB/s *** Mac : Read/Write : Up to 220MB/s / 160MB/s
  • USB 2.0: Read/Write: 33MB/s / 27MB/s
• RAID Mode: Easy switch-button RAID selection: RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
• Triple Power Management: “Auto” mode for energy efficiency (default setting); “On” for instant access; “Off” for data protection
• Cooling System: advanced heat sink design for greater heat dissipation
  
  
• System Requirements:
  • Computer with a USB 3.0 (host adaptors available at www.lacie.com) or USB 2.0 port
  • High-speed Internet for online storage
  • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
  • Latest version of Windows® XP^, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 /Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
• For USB 3.0 Mac compatibility:
  • Mac Pro with LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (requires available PCI Express slot)
  • MacBook® Pro with LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 (requires available ExpressCard/34 slot)
  • Check www.lacie.com/usb3mac for adapter compatibility and the USB 3.0 Mac driver
• Box Content:
  • LaCie 2big USB 3.0
  • 1m USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible)
  • Power supply kit
  • LaCie Utilities CD-ROM
  • LaCie Backup software with data restore for Windows and Mac
  • User Manual
  • Quick Install Guide
  • LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 3.7"
• Height: 7.9"
• Depth: 7.2"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 7.9 lbs
• Shipping: 10 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 3 Year Limited Warranty