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LaCie 4big Quadra

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Multifunctional data storage servers that allow you to store huge amounts of data. Connect your storage server directly to your own PC or share it with your local area network, so anybody in your home/office can use it. You can even connect it to the internet and share your data securely with friends or colleagues at a remote office via a VPN connection or if you would wish to do so you could even share your data with the whole world via ftp (provided your server supports this).
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12 TB, 4 hot-swappable 3TB disks, 7200rpm, 4 x 16MB, eSATA/FireWire 800/FireWire 400/USB 2.0, RAID, 7.1 kg
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LaCie 4big Quadra, 12 TB

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LaCie 4big Quadra. Total installed storage capacity: 12 TB, Storage drive capacity: 3 TB, HDD speed: 7200 RPM. Noise level: 29 dB. Bundled software: Genie Backup Manager ProTM Intego Backup Manager ProTM. Power consumption (typical): 37 W. Weight: 7.1 kg

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Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-17 15:39:47
Uk has collected 11 expert reviews for LaCie 4big Quadra and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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80%
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macworld.co.uk
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2011-08-17 15:39:46
Hard drives are not the most exciting devices, but LaCie has long had a penchant for jazzing its products up with eye-catching designs. Its RAID drives may be bulkier than the company’s standard desktop drives but they’ve managed to make them pretty s...
Good Good performance with the extra reliability of RAID 5 and RAID 6...
Bad It’s big, heavy and expensive...
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80%
tomshardware.co.uk
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2011-08-17 15:39:47
We review a steady stream of new direct-attached storage products. Most of them are single-drive external solutions, actively or passively cooled, all with USB 2.0, and some also featuring eSATA. Most of them are pretty much alike, and to be honest, ma...
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techradar.com
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2011-08-17 15:39:47
LaCie doesnt waste time with elaborate naming conventions. The 4big is exactly that – a big metal cube containing four hard drives.The Quadra part denotes its four connectivity options – USB, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and, most notably, eSATA, offeri...
Good Beautifully constructed, Blindingly fast as single stripe, Multiple RAID modes, Extremely quiet...
Bad Poor security by default, Finite capacity...
80%
alphr.com
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2011-08-17 15:39:47
There's no denying that DAS appliances deliver the best storage performance, but LaCie's 4big quadra aims to take direct attached storage to the next level. It wants to cover as many bases as possible, and LaCie has targeted a wide range of application...
Bottom line A tad pricey but a well-built desktop DAS appliance with plenty of fault-tolerant storage and top performance...
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83%
pcauthority.com.au
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2011-11-04 23:02:41
There’s no denying that DAS appliances deliver the best storage performance, but LaCie’s 4big quaddra aims to take direct attached storage to the next level. It wants to cover as many bases as possible, and LaCie has targeted a wide range of applicatio...
Bottom line A tad pricey but a well-built desktop DAS appliance with plenty of fault-tolerant storage and top performance...
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83%
goodgearguide.com.au
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2011-11-04 23:02:41
LaCies 4Big Quadra (4TB) external hard drive provides a huge amount of storage and comprehensive connectivity. With a beautiful design and excellent performance, the 4Big Quadras only real problem is its high price. The 4Big Quadra has a striking design, with a brushed metal aluminium texture and glowing blue orb. The gorgeous looks arent entirely surprising: it is designed by Neil Poulton, credited with the design of other LaCie products like the Network Space and Rugged All-Terrain Hard Di...
Good Seven possible RAID configurations, comprehensive connectivity, fast eSATA throughput speeds, nice design...
Bad Extremely expensive, no network interface, not the fastest USB 2.0 throughput speeds, drive replacement voids warranty, MacDrive software is only a trial...
Bottom line If you need local storage with capacities greater than 2TB, room for expansion and fast connectivity, the 4Big Quadra is a good choice. For everyone but the rich, however, it is worth looking for a cheaper option...
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75%
videomaker.com
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2011-08-17 15:39:46
Performance To test the speed of the unit Blackmagic's Disk Speed Test program was used. This unit is so fast that it maxed out USB, Firewire 400 and Firewire 800. To use this unit to its full potential eSata is the only choice. The overall eSata bench...
Good Easy to swap drives, Stylish, Many Interfaces...
Bad None...
Bottom line The LaCie 4Big Quadra is a high performance storage device perfect for the video editor working with HD footage. Lacie USA 22985 NW Evergreen Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124...
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tomshardware.com
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2011-08-17 15:39:46
It’s huge, it’s flexible, it’s fast, it’s efficient, and it even looks nice. Lacie’s four-drive storage solution features eSATA and popular...
Bottom line If we had to select must-have products in each component category, they would probably include Extreme or Black Edition processors, lots of fast RAM, one of the fastest solid state drives for system installation, and one of the ATI or Nvidia high-end...
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