LaCie 4TB d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series Hard Drive
LaCie 4TB 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,USB 3.0
- Height : 6.6 in./16.8 cm
- Width : 2.3 in./6 cm
- Weight : 3.7 lb./1.7 kg
- Length : 6.6 in./16.8 cm
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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 : 9000303
- UPC or EAN No. : 093053003364
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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Fast, Big and Silent
Just got this one to go with my MBP 2011, great speed (actually I have never seen a single drive that fast), plug and play and ver y silent on my desktop! I'm a happy user. …
- Written by serious I
38 of 41 people found this useful
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only 1 thunderbolt port????
ugh.
with only 1 thunderbolt port, there is no daisy chaining option - no way to plug another thunderbolt device beyond this on e.
this technology is extremely expensive and is going to be dead in the water if companies aren't building products that are properly designed. if you use multiple drives, or thunderbolt devices - stay way from this one - or you'll be constantly unplugging and plugging devices back in. and you know what kind of wear and tear that does to the ports.
go buy a wd drive - they at least have 2 thunderbolt ports. …- Written by marc andre D from toronto
23 of 31 people found this useful
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Looking great so far
So far this drive is everything I was looking for - it's fast, quiet, reliable and very easy to use. It's good looking and well bu ilt. I bought it for my Final Cut video work. I also like that it comes with a USB and Thunderbolt connections so it works with new and older MBPs. …
- Written by Elliot D
7 of 8 people found this useful
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Works as advertised
I bought this drive for video editing. Originally I had a couple of older FireWire drives daisy-chained but they weren't really qu ite fast enough to do HD video work. This one is much faster and I can work with uncompressed video without any hassle. …
- Written by Tyler L
2 of 2 people found this useful
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Excellent Drive
I do a lot of graphic design work so the Thunderbolt connection is perfect for my requirements. I have had the 4TB device for some of my key work for a few months now and I'm a new convert to the d2. It's proven to be reliable and I haven't had any issues with lag while I've been accessing my work. …
- Written by Tony B
1 of 1 people found this useful
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Looking great so far
So far this drive is everything I was looking for - it's fast, quiet, reliable and very easy to use. It's good looking and well bu ilt. I bought it for my Final Cut video work. I also like that it comes with a USB and Thunderbolt connections so it works with new and older MBPs. …
- Written by Elliot D
7 of 8 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Answer
This is not a bus powered drive.
Yes, you must use the separate external power supply.- Answered by Mike M from Beaverton
- Jun 6, 2013
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Do you have to plug it into the wall as well was the computer or do you just plug it into the computer?
- Asked by Alex B from Richards Landing
- Jun 3, 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
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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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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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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
Answer
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
