Datasheet
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...SPEED • Internal SATA Enterprise Class disks • Five years of a native RAID controller that preserves computer resources, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class offers superior support for the most complete 4-bay RAID solution for professionals who need RAID performance and encryption protection for... and RAID protection rebuilding. Enterprise Class Protection The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class has been developed to implement advanced 128-bit AES hardware encryption, it can be configured in seconds upon startup to 230MB/s* through eSATA 3Gb/s, in RAID 0 and in RAID 5 ...
...SPEED • Internal SATA Enterprise Class disks • Five years of a native RAID controller that preserves computer resources, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class offers superior support for the most complete 4-bay RAID solution for professionals who need RAID performance and encryption protection for... and RAID protection rebuilding. Enterprise Class Protection The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class has been developed to implement advanced 128-bit AES hardware encryption, it can be configured in seconds upon startup to 230MB/s* through eSATA 3Gb/s, in RAID 0 and in RAID 5 ...
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...who need high transfer rates, the eSATA 3Gb/s and FireWire 800 interfaces will be achieved by connecting up a password and make your LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class a near-vault, protecting your Mac with the native solution, since the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class is compatible with Genie ...Creative Suite®, or other digital assets. For professionals who need terabytes of storage for Mac®. Professional Streaming Performance The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class has been developed to suit the demands of creative professionals, like editors who work in the event of a ...
...who need high transfer rates, the eSATA 3Gb/s and FireWire 800 interfaces will be achieved by connecting up a password and make your LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class a near-vault, protecting your Mac with the native solution, since the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class is compatible with Genie ...Creative Suite®, or other digital assets. For professionals who need terabytes of storage for Mac®. Professional Streaming Performance The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class has been developed to suit the demands of creative professionals, like editors who work in the event of a ...
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... Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 Activity LEDs 4 Swappable Drives RAID Mode Selector FireWire 400 eSATA 3Gb/s On/Auto/Off FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Power designed by neil poulton LaCie 4big Quadra ENTERPRISE Class Spare Drive A spare drive and drawer for use with computer recovery option for ...Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Box Content • LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cables with 24K gold-plated contacts • FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cables with 24K gold-plated contacts • FireWire...
... Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 Activity LEDs 4 Swappable Drives RAID Mode Selector FireWire 400 eSATA 3Gb/s On/Auto/Off FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Power designed by neil poulton LaCie 4big Quadra ENTERPRISE Class Spare Drive A spare drive and drawer for use with computer recovery option for ...Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Box Content • LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cables with 24K gold-plated contacts • FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cables with 24K gold-plated contacts • FireWire...
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LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class Item Number Capacity▼▼ Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (Maximum theoretical bus speed) Burst Transfer Rates * (Read RAID 0 maximum drive speed) Average Transfer Rates * (Read RAID 0 average drive speed) Rotational Speed/ Cache▼▼ Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button LaCie...400: up to 35-40MB/s USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s Without Encryption: eSATA 3Gb/s : 190-200MB/s FireWire 800: 75-80MB/s FireWire 400: 35-40 MB/s USB 2.0: 30-35 MB/s With Encryption: eSATA 3Gb/s : 145-155MB/s FireWire 800: 75-80MB/s FireWire 400: 35-40 MB...
LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class Item Number Capacity▼▼ Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (Maximum theoretical bus speed) Burst Transfer Rates * (Read RAID 0 maximum drive speed) Average Transfer Rates * (Read RAID 0 average drive speed) Rotational Speed/ Cache▼▼ Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button LaCie...400: up to 35-40MB/s USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s Without Encryption: eSATA 3Gb/s : 190-200MB/s FireWire 800: 75-80MB/s FireWire 400: 35-40 MB/s USB 2.0: 30-35 MB/s With Encryption: eSATA 3Gb/s : 145-155MB/s FireWire 800: 75-80MB/s FireWire 400: 35-40 MB...
User Manual
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... 3.1.3. Windows Users...22 3.4.3. LED Status Indicators...26 4.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...30 6. About RAID Modes...14 3.1.1. Removing and Installing Drives...19 3.4. Box Content...6 1.3. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. eSATA...10 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 4big 11 2.1. RAID...14 3.1. Concatenation...15 3.1.4. Changing the...
... 3.1.3. Windows Users...22 3.4.3. LED Status Indicators...26 4.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...30 6. About RAID Modes...14 3.1.1. Removing and Installing Drives...19 3.4. Box Content...6 1.3. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. eSATA...10 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 4big 11 2.1. RAID...14 3.1. Concatenation...15 3.1.4. Changing the...
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... 10.6.x and/or USB 2.0 * Windows XP 32-bit will not recognize logical volumes with eSATA ports, so you may need to purchase a connection card (such as PCI or PCIE) to be able to connect your LaCie 4big via the eSATA interface. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. File System Formats. **Most...
... 10.6.x and/or USB 2.0 * Windows XP 32-bit will not recognize logical volumes with eSATA ports, so you may need to purchase a connection card (such as PCI or PCIE) to be able to connect your LaCie 4big via the eSATA interface. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. File System Formats. **Most...
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eSATA cable 6. www.lacie.com 712490 4big quadra ENTERPRISE CLASS eSATA 3Gbits | FireWire 800 | FireWire 400 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. External power supply 7. Box Content Your LaCie 4big package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the...
eSATA cable 6. www.lacie.com 712490 4big quadra ENTERPRISE CLASS eSATA 3Gbits | FireWire 800 | FireWire 400 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. External power supply 7. Box Content Your LaCie 4big package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the...
User Manual
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... sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 8 Rear View 1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 4. FireWire 800 ports 5. eSATA 3Gb/s port 7. Drive tray handle 9. FireWire 400 port 6. RAID selection switch 2. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35...
... sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 8 Rear View 1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 4. FireWire 800 ports 5. eSATA 3Gb/s port 7. Drive tray handle 9. FireWire 400 port 6. RAID selection switch 2. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35...
User Manual
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...during insertion. ✦✦ Hot-plug support - eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of up to 3 Gb/s. Fig. 05 - eSATA Your LaCie 4big Quadra uses the latest in external applications. Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA was originally developed to serve as... an internal interface, delivering improved performance to a eSATA port. Included eSATA Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with an eSATA cable, to ensure ...
...during insertion. ✦✦ Hot-plug support - eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of up to 3 Gb/s. Fig. 05 - eSATA Your LaCie 4big Quadra uses the latest in external applications. Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA was originally developed to serve as... an internal interface, delivering improved performance to a eSATA port. Included eSATA Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with an eSATA cable, to ensure ...
User Manual
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Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. Connect the Interface Cable 1. TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on your host computer. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on the 4big. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 on auto off Setup page 12
Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. Connect the Interface Cable 1. TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on your host computer. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on the 4big. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 on auto off Setup page 12
User Manual
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...information. ✦✦ Make sure the power supply is no icon for compatibility with the 4big Quadra. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by pressing the On/Off/Auto button the back of the FireWire, eSATA or USB cables and make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Solutions If there... to is not encrypted. If so, you will need to the same port or hub, disconnect the other USB, eSATA or FireWire devices are connected to run the LaCie Desktop Manager software. ✦✦ Make sure your product is also turned on the desktop (Mac users) or in...
...information. ✦✦ Make sure the power supply is no icon for compatibility with the 4big Quadra. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by pressing the On/Off/Auto button the back of the FireWire, eSATA or USB cables and make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Solutions If there... to is not encrypted. If so, you will need to the same port or hub, disconnect the other USB, eSATA or FireWire devices are connected to run the LaCie Desktop Manager software. ✦✦ Make sure your product is also turned on the desktop (Mac users) or in...
Quick Install Guide
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register for free technical support: www.lacie.com/register Box Content LaCie 4big Quadra with Enterprise-class drives eSATA (3Gb/s) cable FireWire 800 (9:9 pin) cable FireWire 400 (6:6 pin) cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power supply kit LaCie CD-ROM (with detailed user manuals and software, including LaCie Desktop Manager) Protect your investment -
register for free technical support: www.lacie.com/register Box Content LaCie 4big Quadra with Enterprise-class drives eSATA (3Gb/s) cable FireWire 800 (9:9 pin) cable FireWire 400 (6:6 pin) cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power supply kit LaCie CD-ROM (with detailed user manuals and software, including LaCie Desktop Manager) Protect your investment -
Quick Install Guide
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... will receive the highest priority from our Technical Support team. Suggestions Enterprise Class Service Option Register your Enterprise Class product at www.lacie.com to take advantage of host adapaters including the eSATA II PCI Express Card 3Gb/s. For no additional cost, LaCie guarantees that the term of your warranty remains five years.
... will receive the highest priority from our Technical Support team. Suggestions Enterprise Class Service Option Register your Enterprise Class product at www.lacie.com to take advantage of host adapaters including the eSATA II PCI Express Card 3Gb/s. For no additional cost, LaCie guarantees that the term of your warranty remains five years.
Quick Install Guide
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Shortcut button with activity LED designed by neil poulton 7 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 10 6 11 Rear View 2. D rive tray lock 7. Drive status LED 3. eSATA 3Gb/s port 9. RAID mode selection 6. FireWire 800 ports on/auto/off power switch 10. F ireWire 400 port 11. Front View 1. Drive tray handle 8. Power input jack 5. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 4.
Shortcut button with activity LED designed by neil poulton 7 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 10 6 11 Rear View 2. D rive tray lock 7. Drive status LED 3. eSATA 3Gb/s port 9. RAID mode selection 6. FireWire 800 ports on/auto/off power switch 10. F ireWire 400 port 11. Front View 1. Drive tray handle 8. Power input jack 5. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 4.
Quick Install Guide
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NOTE: Do not connect more than one interface cable between your computer and your computer. eSATA designed by neil poulton USB 2.0 FireWire 400 Computer connections FireWire 800 4big Quadra Enterprise Class connections Setup 1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet and connect the power cable to the 4big Quadra. 2. Decide which interface cable you will use (eSATA 3Gb/s , FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0) and connect your 4big Quadra to your 4big Quadra.
NOTE: Do not connect more than one interface cable between your computer and your computer. eSATA designed by neil poulton USB 2.0 FireWire 400 Computer connections FireWire 800 4big Quadra Enterprise Class connections Setup 1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet and connect the power cable to the 4big Quadra. 2. Decide which interface cable you will use (eSATA 3Gb/s , FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0) and connect your 4big Quadra to your 4big Quadra.