LaCie 16TB 2x4big Quadra Bundle 301523EK User Manual

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Backup, Restore, and Recover
Offering storage capacity up to 16TB, the LaCie 4big Quadra Bundle can also be used as 
backup for servers. Each LaCie 4big Quadra comes with Genie Backup Manager Pro™ for 
Windows
®
 and Intego Backup Manager Pro™ for Mac
®
. This software helps you reliably and 
efficiently back up your documents, emails, settings, or other digital assets. With its ease of use, 
scheduling and customizing backups is easy. Ideal for creative professionals, the Genie and 
Intego suite of programs can easily find previous versions of your documents and restore them. 
With computer recovery options, professionals will be able to restore their configuration and to 
go right back to work in the event of a disaster with their workstation. 
User-Friendly Maintenance 
All LaCie 4big Quadra Bundles come with the LaCie Rescue Kit, which 
consists of a spare drawer for your LaCie 4big Quadra, as well as a spare 
power supply. By providing the tools to replace a failed power supply, LaCie 
has ensured system efficiency for users. To preserve effective workflow, each 
LaCie 4big Quadra has the option to hot-swap disks when configured in a 
secure RAID mode (such as RAID 5), and to immediately start rebuilding the 
RAID protection on the spare drive. For the ultimate security and peace of 
mind, LaCie recommends purchasing the LaCie Advance Care Option, for 
maximum service and support. 
Designed for Your Working Environment
Created for LaCie by the world-famous product designer Neil Poulton, the sturdy, 
aluminum LaCie 4big Quadra has been engineered to enhance your work 
environment, with its stackable, versatile, and space-saving design. For the best 
and most reliable cooling system for the LaCie 4big Quadra, LaCie has chosen the 
Noctua™ and the NF-P12 fan technology, designed in Austria, and automatically 
thermoregulated by SMART commands. The nine-blade design and the vortex-control 
notches of the blower provide superior pressure and airflow performance, all at a 
volume fewer than 19dBA. The best-in-its-class Noctua is rated at 150,000 hours 
MTBF, and its ultra-quiet design makes it perfect for even the most noise-sensitive 
creative environment. This attention to detail allows the LaCie 4big Quadra to be from 
30% (seek) to 46% (idle) quieter than traditional comparable systems**.
To find out more about Noctua technology, please visit www.noctua.at
ULTRA QUIET
Power Savings
Traditional RAID systems and bundles can consume a lot of power, but the LaCie 4big 
Quadra Bundle is different. With the LaCie 4big Quadra, consumption has been reduced 
by 30%** compared to the previous 4-disk RAID generations. Moreover, with the “Auto” 
mode of the triple position power button, the LaCie 4big Quadra is able to automatically 
go into standby mode—synchronized with the computer activity—and reduces the power 
consumption by up to 80%. For maintenance, the LaCie 4big Quadra can optionally 
be disconnected from the computer during a RAID protection rebuild—the LaCie 4big 
Quadra will complete the task in standalone mode, and you can switch off your computer!
Lightning-Fast RAID and eSATA Speed
The LaCie 4big Quadra Bundles provide some 
of the best performances on the market. By 
including a four-port PCI-Express eSATA card to 
facilitate attaching two 4big Quadra together to 
your computer, the LaCie 4big Quadra Bundle 
provides a versatile and powerful RAID solution. 
Each LaCie 4big Quadra can be set up in a 
hardware RAID 5 mode, then be combined together in a software RAID 0 mode by 
the host computer*, making the bundle comparable to a RAID 50 array. This allows for 
enhanced disk failure protection,  a greater speed of up to 400MB/s and up to 12TB 
capacity.