LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 8TB External Hard Drive

LaCie’s 2big Quadra USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is an excellent choice for computer users who need a data storage solution that’s both fast and versatile. The Quadra’s aluminum body houses dual  4TB hard drives for a total of 8TB of storage capacity. It’s compatible with both MAC and PC computers and features dual USB 3.0 and Firewire 800 ports so it can achieve blazing transfer speeds regardless of what type of computer it’s connected to. In the event of hard drive failure, both of the included hard drives are hot swappable so you don’t have to deal with productivity loss while you install a new drive. The greatest threat to a hard drive’s performance is heat, and, with 2 high speed drives running at the same time, there is going to be a substantial amount of heat generated. With this in mind, LeCie designed the Quadra with a 3-stage cooling system to ensure a long life and peak performance for the enclosed hard drives.

Universal Connectivity and Compatibility

In an office or work environment it’s not unusual to find a mixture of MAC and PC computers. In the past, this may have been a problem because peripherals including external hard drives aren’t always compatible with both types of computer. Obviously, this can impact productivity if people are trying to collaborate using the same storage device but different computer systems. The Quadra eliminates this issue by offering universal compatibility. Not only does the Quadra work with both MAC and PC computers, but it features dual Firewire 800 and USB 3.0 connections so you’ll get blazing response times and transfer speeds regardless of what type of computer you’re using.

Comprehensive Data Protection

Data loss can be a catastrophic event. It can mean the loss of gigabytes of photos, documents, media and work projects if a hard drive becomes corrupted or fails completely. In order to minimize the risk of data loss, the Quadra features RAID 1 mode so you can write data to both hard drives simultaneously in case one hard disk fails or is interrupted in some way. Both nard drives are hot swappable as well, so they can be replaced without halting what you’re working on and powering down the device. There’s even professional-level backup software included that lets users perform file-level and system-level backups and restores.

Dual Cooling System

Heat is the biggest enemy of hard drive performance and longevity so LaCie designed the Quadra with a 3-component heating system. The hard drive enclosure is made of aluminum and functions as a giant heat sink that dissipates heat quickly and efficiently. There’s also a large magnetic levitation fan that pulls heat away from the delicate interior components and directs it out large air holes in the enclosure’s body. The fan is thermos-regulated, too, so its speed depends on the ambient temperature inside the case. This helps reduce noise and increase the fan’s lifespan since it won’t be spinning at maximum speed all the time.