LaCie 3TB d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series Hard Drive
LaCie 3TB d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series Hard Drive
Product Information
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Overview
Universal connectivity
With both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces, the LaCie d2 is a perfect match for your Mac. And because USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, you can connect it to any standard computer on the planet.
No-compromise speed
Get lightning-fast transfer speeds thanks to the USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports. It performs up to 180 MB/s*—twice as fast as FireWire 800 and more than four times as fast as USB 2.0. Back up and transfer mountains of data in a fraction of the time. Enjoy noticeably more responsive photo library browsing. Save time and get better performance when using A/V editing tools.
Advanced cooling for long-term reliability
Since effective cooling is a critical factor in hard disk reliability, LaCie completely redesigned its d2's cooling system. The solid aluminum casing provides 60% more surface area than flat designs, diverting and dissipating heat more efficiently. Its innovative design means it stays cool without requiring a noise-producing fan. It also has more and larger air holes to facilitate airflow. This efficient and silent cooling system is perfect for even the most noise-sensitive creative environments.
Designed for convenience
With its space-saving form, you can stand the LaCie d2 drive alone vertically, stack multiple products horizontally, or install it in a 19-inch rack with a kit from LaCie. It also features email alerts, so you can monitor your device before potential problems escalate.
Support when you need it
Your LaCie d2 is protected by a three-year limited warranty. It includes comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert in-house technical support, and worldwide repair/replacement coverage.
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Highlights
- Universal connectivity with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0
- Amazing speeds up to 180 MB/s*
- Time Machine compatible
- Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac included
- Data security with encryption
- Easy cross-platform formatting utility
- Professional grade 7200 rpm hard drive
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Did you notice?
For maximum convenience, Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 cables come with the drive. -
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What's in the Box?
- LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series hard drive
- USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible)
- Thunderbolt cable
- Drive stand for upright use; rubber feet for horizontal use
- External power supply
- QIG and Complete Software Suite: LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie Private-Public, Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac, Genie Backup Manager Pro for PC, Wuala Secure Cloud Storage
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Tech Specs
- Connections : Thunderbolt,USB 2.0,USB 3.0
- Height : 6.6 in./16.8 cm
- Width : 2.3 in./6 cm
- Weight : 3.7 lb./1.7 kg
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System Requirements
Mac
- Mac OS X v10.5 (Intel processor), v10.8
Windows
- Windows XP/Vista/7/8
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : 9000353
- UPC or EAN No. : 093053006051
Warranty
- Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
- Warranty : Three-year limited (For details, please visit: http://www.lacie.com/us/support/support_manifest.htm?id=10600)
Manufacturer Note
- *Maximum interface transfer rate = theoretical bus bandwidth, whereas burst transfer rate = maximum drive speed. Tests conducted with a 3TB hard disk. Average transfer rates vary from one computer to another and from one drive to another.
Ratings & Reviews
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Great Thunderbolt HD
This works well as a Time Machine backup disk or as a scratch disk for video editing. The transfer speeds are great. If you want faster read/write times then grab something with flash storage instead, but for the average consumer this should work fine.
I like that it spins down and sleeps when the computer does, and particularly like that it also has a dedicated on/off switch unlike some other drives.
It looks great paired up with an iMac. The d2 line has rock solid performance and reliability and this seems to continue that trend. …- Written by Richard H from Charlotte
28 of 32 people found this useful
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Does its job
Under Snow Leopard, Lion and Mt Lion this thunderbolt device sleeps with the system . Awakens with the system and copy speeds rang e between 130 megs/sec to 160.
Compared to the Little Big Disk it takes a few seconds to wind up after awake but no big deal. Does not slow the shutdown time of the system.
Only drawback is the one thunderbolt port, so must place at the end of the daisy chain. …- Written by Don H from Woodhaven
25 of 31 people found this useful
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Very Quiet
Mine is very quiet!
As there is no fan inside, the only noise I hear is from the spinning drive, and the head seeking during ac cess.
No whining at all. A fine addition to my desktop. …- Written by Mike M from Beaverton
23 of 28 people found this useful
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Fast, Quiet, Well Built
I have one of these for my video projects. It's very fast and works well with everything I've put it though. It worked right out o f the box. It's quiet and matches perfectly with my new MacBook Pro. LaCie did a great job in my opinion! …
- Written by Zain F
2 of 3 people found this useful
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Excellent Drive - Fast and Quiet
This drive was very easy to setup. All I had to do was connect it with the included Thunderbolt cable to my iMac, and just follow the setup utility. This drive is now my new best friend. It hasn't skipped a beat since I configured it. It's quiet and has excellent speeds. …
- Written by Dominique L
2 of 3 people found this useful
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Noisy Noisy Noisy
One of the things I like about my iMac is that it's silent. This drive ruins it. My favorite thing about this drive is when it goe s to sleep. No more noise. It does include a Thunderbolt cable, which is nice. Too bad it's so short, meaning I can't place it around the corner and in my closet where just maybe I might not be able to hear it anymore. Did I mention it was noisy? …
- Written by Doyle M from phoenix
2 of 7 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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WILL THIS WORK WITH TIME MACHINE?
- Asked by James S from Peotone
- Jan 23, 2013
Answer
Yes, the product is stated to be Time Machine compatible according to the Product Highlights.
- Answered by Matthew F from Wichita Falls
- Jan 25, 2013
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Is this fast enough to edit HD video from the drive - not just as a storage device?
- Asked by Dore K from Los Angeles
- Mar 24, 2013
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Yes, and no. It mostly depends on your HD compression, or lack thereof. For example, in the high-en d professional arena, uncompressed 1080i @ 29.97 fps (59.94 fields per second) video will never play consistently in real time from this drive, regardless of the fast connection. That's why most use multi-spindle raid drives configured so that the data from each video frame is divided up and recorded across several drives at once, increasing the bandwidth (your limitation was the 2.0 USB bandwidth). Conversely, in the less demanding home-based and pro-sumer arenas, various HD compressions (H264, Apple ProRes, DNxHD, etc.) could yield very satisfying results on this drive - based, however, on several factors: long GOP compression vs short, 8 bit vs 10 bit, video frame rates, data rates, etc.). Finally, another big factor is whether you are performing fades, video layering, or other transitional effects, from one video clip to another, obviously because this drive will have to buffer heavily and play two or more streams of HD video at once. Bottom line: choose the right HD compression and this drive will run steady. If you need more quality, you'll need more bandwidth (drives). …
- Answered by Curtis E from Snellville
- Apr 17, 2013
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How long is the included thunderbolt cable?
- Asked by Kyunghoon L from Atlanta
- Mar 14, 2013
Answer
The Thunderbolt cable included with this drive is 1 meter long.
Shorter and longer cables are ava ilable from the Apple Store. …- Answered by Mike M from Beaverton
- Mar 27, 2013
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Can I connect 2 computers to this drive at the same time... One connected through the USB 3.0 and the other through the Thunderbolt connection?
- Asked by Mark L from Belle Isle
- Mar 27, 2013
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No. Only one interface can be used at a time.
So connect only to one computer directly.
If you turn on File Sharing on the computer that is directly connected to the drive, you can share files/folders located on the external drive to other computers within your computer network via Ethernet and WiFi. …- Answered by Mike M from Beaverton
- Mar 27, 2013
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Can you place iPhoto libraries AND Time Machine iPhoto Libraries on this drive?
- Asked by Susan O from Lafayette
- Jan 29, 2013
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Will this work with iPad 3
- Asked by Daniel S
- Mar 1, 2013
Answer
No, not directly.
You can connect the drive to your Mac as an external drive. Your iPad would the n be able to backup to the drive when both are connected to your Macintosh computer. Instead of backing up to the Mac's internal drive, you would backup to the external drive. iTunes can work with the internal or external drive connected to your Mac computer. …- Answered by Mike M from Beaverton
- Mar 2, 2013
