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LaCie 301357U 2TB 4big Quadra eSATA/FireWire 800/Firewire 400/USB 2.0 RAID Hard Drive


LaCie 301357U 2TB 4big Quadra eSATA/FireWire 800/Firewire 400/USB 2.0 RAID Hard Drive



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LaCie 301357U 2TB 4big Quadra eSATA/FireWire 800/Firewire 400/USB 2.0 RAID Hard Drive

Product Description

The LaCie 4big Quadra is the most complete 4-bay RAID solution for professionals who demand exceptional performance from a storage device. Offering up to 6TB of capacity and amazing bandwidth speeds through eSATA 3Gbits and FireWire 800, it also features FireWire 400 and Hi-Speed USB2.0 ports for maximum compatibility with any Mac or PC. Featuring seven RAID modes to customize performance and data protection levels, the 4big Quadra fits most speed-demanding applications and backup needs for today¿s workstations and small servers. Pre-configured in RAID 0 for full speed and capacity, it can reach up to 230MB/s through eSATA 3Gbits. Alternative RAID modes¿such as RAID 5¿can be configured in seconds on startup to manage speed, security, and available capacity. Thanks to the secure RAID modes, including RAID 5, RAID 3 and RAID 10, the 4big Quadra enables you to keep data access even if one disk fails. The hot-swappable disk trays even allow maintenance without affecting your workflow. ¿Spare¿ modes allow a second level of protection; a sort of ¿automatic maintenance¿ that will immediately start rebuilding the RAID protection in case of a disk failure. Features include: Sturdy aluminum design, LaCie Shortcut Button, Triple Power Management: Auto/On/Off, Easy to set up: plug and play, driver-free, Compatible with Time Machine. Box Content: LaCie 4big Quadra, eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gbits) cable, FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable, FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible), Power supply kit, Quick Install Guide, LaCie Utilities and User Manual. System Requirements: eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 or USB ports, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista ¿ Mac OS X 10.3 or higher, Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended.

Amazon.com Product Description

The LaCie 4big Quadra 2 TB hard drive is a complete RAID solution that's ideal for small servers, creative pro workstations, or offices that need large storage and backup capacity with speed and security. The 4big Quadra also offers lower energy consumption and is quieter when compared to traditional RAID towers, making it a quiet, "green" addition to any workspace.

The LaCie 4big Quadra 2 TB offers:
  • Seven different RAID modes, including RAID 0 and 5.
  • 2 TB of disk space.
  • Four drive bays with easy to install drive trays.
  • eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 ports.
  • Striking enclosure designed by Neil Poulton.




The 4big Quadra accommodates up to four drives. View larger.


The striking enclosure is designed by the world-renowned Neil Poulton. View larger.
Four Drive Bays and Seven RAID Modes for Speed and Protection
With two terabytes of storage included, this hard drive offers plenty of space to store all your important data, digital media files, and more. Each included drive features an extremely fast spin speed of 7200 rpm and has a 16 MB or larger cache for optimal performance.

The 4big Quadra gives you the option of seven different RAID modes: RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 5+Spare, RAID 3, RAID 3+Spare, Concatenation, and RAID 10. The ability to hot-swap drives in some RAID modes is an especially useful feature: you can remove and replace drives even while the 4big Quadra is running.

Depending on the RAID mode you choose, you can have either faster performance and higher storage space, or more protection. Please note that depending on the configuration, the usable amount of space might be less than 2 TB.

Installing new drives is a cinch: simply put the new disk on a drive tray and insert it into an empty drive bay. An included tool lets you lock and unlock the drives in place. The 4big Quadra is expandable and scalable up to four units, which provides up to an amazing 24 TB capacity with 600 MB/s transfer rates.

Quadruple Interface for Wide Compatibility and Fastest Speed
The 4big Quadra has four interfaces to ensure compatibility and maximize speed. Hi-speed USB 2.0 is nearly universal and has a maximum bus speed of up to 480 Mbps. FireWire 400, which is popular with digital video producers, offers up to 400 Mbps, and FireWire 800 can achieve up to 800 Mbps.

eSATA, the newest and fastest standard, can achieve extremely fast transfer rates of up to 3000 Mbps, making it perfect for digital media applications such as photography, pre-press, AV projects, and even HD post-production.

Design by Neil Poulton Offers Striking Looks
The 4big Quadra is designed by renowned designer Neil Poulton and features a striking, minimalist aluminum design with a round blue dot in the center that lights up. The 4big Quadra is stackable for easy expandability and is designed to complement and enhance your working environment.

The large blue dot, along with LEDs on the rear, lets you easily monitor your system's performance. You'll quickly know if any drives fail, when RAID is rebuilding, if the temperature is getting too high, and more.



Hard disks are placed on the disk tray and then slid into the drive bay. View larger.
Save Energy and Minimize Noise
The 4big Quadra was made with energy savings in mind, and compared to traditional RAID towers, it can save 30% to 80% on energy consumption. It also features a revolutionary, ultra-reliable cooling system that keeps the system almost 50% more quiet, letting you concentrate on the important things.

Backup Software Included
LaCie comes with Genie Backup Manager Pro for PCs and Intego Backup Manager Pro for Macs, making backup and computer recovery easy. In addition, it is compatible with Apple's Time Machine.

The LaCie 4big Quadra is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
LaCie 4big Quadra including 4 disks, eSATA-to-eSATA cable, FireWire 800 cable, FireWire 400 cable, hi-speed USB 2.0 cable, power supply kit, LaCie utilities CD-ROM with user's manual, Genie Backup Manager Pro software with disaster recovery (Windows XP/2000/Vista), Intego Backup Manager Pro software with disaster recovery (Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5), quick install guide, 2-in-1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool.


  • RAID disk array provides 2TB of disk space
  • Supports seven RAID modes including RAID 0/1/3/5/10
  • Four connection interfaces include USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, and eSATA
  • Striking design by Neil Poulton
  • Measures 8.66 x 7.67 x 6.88 inches (WxHxD)



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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best RAID Array I have found!!!, September 28, 2009
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Paul (Plantation, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LaCie 301357U 2TB 4big Quadra eSATA/FireWire 800/Firewire 400/USB 2.0 RAID Hard Drive (Personal Computers)
This is by far one of the best purchases I have ever made. I previously had two 1TB drives running in a software RAID 1. I then needed more space and the cost of changing the ARRY to a 2TB software Raid 1 was too expensive. Instead I first purchased a Qx2 from OWC which was the WORST device I have ever owned. It constantly went into rebuild mode, was very loud, and the fan alarm went off once a week in the middle of the night waking me up. STAY AWAY FROM the Qx2. I then did some research and found out about the 4big. I couldn't find too much info on it but decided anything was better then the junk I had. I connected the 4big and was running in a matter of minutes. IT IS AMAZING. It runs super quiet, I MEAN ALMOST SILENT. It is not constantly spinning the hard drives down and then having to spin them up. It also has a an AUTO mode for low power (which is almost no power) when the computer is off or sleeping. It is more compact and much better looking. I now am running four 1TB drives... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Hard drive crapped out w/o any use, HD are not update able?, August 8, 2011
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I purchased this in 2009 as a RAID system, but I ended up using it as a back up drive. I had intended to use it more heavily, just never got around to using it. Anyways, backed up data on it, and 1.5 years later one of the internal drives is "clicking" dead.
Unbelievable, as this unit was basically turned OFF, unless I was backing up data on it. I think I turned it on a total of 10 times!

I think the enclosure is ok, but for LaCie to ship CRAP drives in the system is ridiculous.

From LaCie support directly:
"Thanks for providing the additional information.
We do not test or certify this model of unit to work with drives of any other capacity than those they ship with originally.
While it is possible that this might work, there may be problems recognizing larger drives in the unit. Also, depending on the RAID mode, it's possible that replacement drives, even if recognized, might only enumerate up to the capacity of the original... Read more
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