LaCie Rugged Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hard Disk
To survive in the real world, your data needs the protection of the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk. The exclusive creation of world-renowned designer Neil Poulton, this durable, portable external hard drive offers a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection. Simply plug it into any PC or Mac with a USB port for backup, archiving, and large data exchange. Its unique scratch-protected aluminum shell and shock-resistant rubber bumper make the LaCie Rugged Hard Disk especially resistant to harsh elements, providing extra protection wherever you need it. Best of all, it’s rated shock-proof up to 2.2 meters, and evaluated under the MIL-STD-810, a series of standards from the United States Army’s Developmental Test Command that test how well a specific device performs when placed under stress or extreme conditions.

• MIL-compliant; shock-proof up to 2.2 m
  
• USB Boost: up to 33% faster data transfer
  
• LaCie Sync and LaCie Backup Assistant software included
  
• Design by Neil Poulton

• MIL-compliant; shock-proof up to 2.2 m
  
• Maximum speed: up to 800Mbits/s with FireWire 800
  
• Triple interface, bus powered, plug & play
  
• Design by Neil Poulton

The LaCie 4big Quadra is the most complete 4-bay RAID solution for small servers, creative pro workstations, or offices that need large storage/backup capacity, superior speed, and advanced security. Offering capacities up to 6TB (6000GB!), the 4big features seven RAID modes, including RAID 0 and RAID 5 which is highlighted by a versatile hot-swappable feature to customise its performance and data protection level.

With burst transfer rates reaching up to 200-230MB/s* through eSATA 3Gbits, the 4big fits perfectly with most applications that demand high speed, such as photo, pre-press, AV projects, and even HD post-production. Compatible with Time Machine™, it also comes with Genie Backup Manager Pro™ and Intego Backup Manager Pro™, for customisable backup and computer recovery.

The 4big Quadra not only sets a new standard in RAID technology and performance, but also was designed with the modern professional office in mind. Its stackable and chainable design helps to save space, while it’s expandable and scalable up to four units (providing up to an amazing 24TB capacity and 600 MB/s transfer rates). The 4big Quadra’s universal connectivity (with eSATA, Firewire 400/800, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces) helps to ensure maximum compatibility with any Mac or PC. Compared to traditional RAID towers, it saves up to 30-80% more energy, and its revolutionary ultra-reliable cooling system is almost 50% more quiet, making it the perfect choice for creative professionals. The technology, performance, and the design of the 4big Quadra make it an ideal addition to any workspace.

• RAID power: add terabytes on your desk
  
• Huge capacity for backing up all your data
  
• Superior protection and speed for creative pros
  
• 4 hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access
  
• Designed to complement and enhance your working environment

Fully loaded with all the best interfaces, eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 the d2 Quadra brings you complete universal connectivity. Boasting superior features such as a 16MB cache, advanced 3-level power management, bootability and professional backup software, it’s designed for professional performance. Easily back up, archive or exchange all of your files, videos, MP3s and JPEGs or upgrade your PC or Mac with additional capacity. Its space-saving d2 design by Neil Poulton is so versatile, it can stand upright, stack or be rack-mounted safeguarded by the best in heat dissipating technology. Our LaCie Shortcut Button allows you to easily launch any application with one push, such as the included software EMC® Retrospect® Express for PC or Mac.

Key Features:-

• Quadruple interface for professional use
  
• Fast interface transfer rates up to 1.5Gbits/s (150MB/s)
  
• Advanced cooling system for quiet operation
  
• Plug & play, easy to use, daisy-chainable via FireWire

More compact and much faster than conventional hard drives, this small portable triple interface powerhouse boasts unmatched high capacity and speed for its size. Exclusively designed by Neil Poulton for LaCie, it has a unique sturdy, aluminium body engineered to dissipate heat without a fan, for silent operation. It offers the universal connectivity of Triple Interface (2 x FireWire 800, 1 x FireWire 400 and 1 x USB 2.0 ports). FireWire bus-powered, there’s no need for a cumbersome AC adapter* and it’s capable of FireWire daisy-chaining. With unrivalled portable speed and built-in RAID 0, it’s ideal for demanding users such as audio-video professionals who need mega mobile storage.

Key Features:-

• Size matters: smaller dimensions, bigger performance
  
• Up to 82MB/s – fast for DV, HDV & some SD video
  
• Silent, sturdy, compact, mobile design
  
• Triple Interface for universal connectivity

The 5big Network is the most complete five-bay RAID solution for small and medium workgroups or offices that need large storage and backup capacity, improved performance and advanced security. Offering capacities of up to 7.5TB* (7500GB) and a versatile hot-swap feature, the 5big Network supports seven RAID modes including RAID 5 and RAID 6 for more flexibility and superior data protection. Designed with the modern professional office in mind, the 5big Network is housed in a sleek and durable aluminum tower with five lockable, removable drive trays.

Its stackable design helps to save space and its browser-based access and management system allows administrators to quickly set up the 5big Network and allow multiple users to share, store, and access data without taxing the bandwidth of a central server. This solution additionally features Active Directory Support (ADS) for easy integration into Windows-based networks and a Wake-on-LAN function, indispensable features for IT managers. Compared to traditional four-disk RAID towers**, it uses 25 percent less energy, and its revolutionary, ultra-reliable cooling system is 37 percent quieter, despite the additional disk. The 5big Network’s embedded technology, user benefit features and superior design make it an ideal addition to any workgroup.

*EN 1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 10–15% less). Capacity also varies depending upon RAID modes. In RAID 5/5+Spare/6, the capacity varies according to the number of disks (more capacity with 5 disks).
**LaCie’s previous generation four-disk RAID solution.

• Add Terabytes to a Gigabit network
  
• Complete solution for comprehensive data backup
  
• Extra data protection with RAID 5 or RAID 6 modes
  
• Five hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access
  
• Designed to complement and enhance working environments
  
• Genie and Intego Backup Manager Pro incl.

This quadruple interface professional 2-disk RAID delivers fast speed, large capacity and data security. With eSATA 3Gbits, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0, it provides complete universal compatibility with any PC or Mac. The easy-to-use 2big Quadra comes with two extractable, lockable and hot-swappable disks for a user-controlled solution. With four RAID levels, it meets your storage needs, whether it’s security, capacity, speed or a combination. With burst transfer rates as high as 165MB/s** (eSATA), it’s ideal for audio/video projects (DV and SD video playback or 2D/3D imaging). The sturdy heat sink metal design provides 60% more surface area for natural heat dissipation. The 2big Quadra comes with Genie Backup Manager Pro software with disaster recovery for Windows users and Intego Backup Manager Pro software with disaster recovery for Mac users. It also features Triple Power Management and the LaCie Shortcut Button, which can launch any application you choose in one push.

• Speed and security for creative professionals
  
• Hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access (RAID 1)
  
• Quadruple interface connectivity on PC/Mac
  
• Aluminum heat sink design for greater reliability
  
• Genie and Intego Backup Manager Pro incl.
  
• Time Machine Compatible

The 2big Network can act as a file-sharing server, a backup server or an FTP server. Easily share important files and make them accessible from your network via FTP or any web browser. With this affordable 2-disk RAID solution with Ethernet interface, get maximum storage capacity in BIG mode or maximum security in SAFE mode (RAID 1). If one drive fails in RAID 1, data remains accessible and can even be automatically rebuilt onto a hot-swappable spare drive***. With the 2 USB ports, easily transfer files from a USB key or USB hard drive with the 1-Click Data-Sharing Button or expand available network capacity. The new heat sink metal design naturally draws heat away from the hard disk’s internal components to help keep it cool and improve reliability. The user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent enables direct access to shares, drive mapping, and easy administrator configuration.

• NAS: Share office files and back up data to a central location
  
• Mirrored volume for ensuring maximum protection against data loss
  
• Professional shared drive for Windows, Mac & Linux users
  
• Easy setup and access with LaCie Ethernet Agent

LaCie eSATA PCI Card (Shown left)
Upgrade your computer to fast SATA compatibility at an affordable cost. With 2 eSATA ports, you can connect two devices at once. Whether you use a PC or Mac, it quickly brings the impressive speed and high performance of this superior interface to your system. Perfect for connecting your LaCie d2 SATA hard drives to your computer with a high-speed data transfer rate, it also connects other SATA devices as well.* It supports SATA II native command queuing and RAID 0/1 (on Mac) and has bootable features. For Mac users, it’s plug & play and doesn’t require driver installation (driver software is included for PC users). With SATA hot plug/unplug hardware support, installation couldn't be easier.

• 2 eSATA ports for fast SATA performance
  
• High interface transfer rate up to 1.5Gbits/s
  
• Connect d2 SATA hard drives & other SATA devices
  
• Easy to install on PC or Mac

• Compatible with LaCie Biggest S1S, Biggest S2S, d2 Hard Drive SATA* & d2 eSATA II 3Gbits Hard Drive
  
• 2 eSATA ports for super-fast SATA II performance
  
• Hot plug/unplug hardware support
  
• Easy to install on computers with PCI-Express architecture

Burn up to 4 hours of HD video on a Blu-ray disc without quality loss and then share it with your customers or send your high-quality master for replication. New Blu-ray technology allows you to archive large amounts of data, audio asset libraries, raw video shoots, image files or complete multimedia projects on long lasting BD media - at a low cost per GB. Easily back up as much as 10 DVDs worth of important files at a fast throughput of 9MB/s. Backward compatible with CD/DVD media, it also offers a compelling interactive multimedia experience when playing back your BD-ROMs. Bundled with full-featured, easy-to-use software, including packet writing and backup applications, it’s the LaCie Blu-ray burning solution for intensive professional use.

Key Features:-

• The professional choice for Blu-ray recording
  
• Easily save 50GB of digital data on 1 disc
  
• BD (Blu-ray)/DVD/CD writer in one drive
  
• Durable metal d2 design; quiet operation

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