Desktop HD - FW, USB & eSATA

The Professional Choice

Perfect for digital content creation, audio/video editing, DVD authoring, web animation, etc., the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk can handle multiple demanding professional tasks. It can be daisy-chained via FireWire or connected to your DV camera and is even bootable in FireWire for Mac® and in eSATA for Mac/PC. Advanced features include 3-level power management (Auto/On/ Off)* and software RAID 0/RAID 1 potential when daisy-chained with other drives.

Perfect All-In-One Solution

The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk provides up to an incredible 3TB capacity in a relatively compact device. Fully loaded with all the best interfaces eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 it offers complete universal connectivity for PC and Mac users. Use it to easily store all of your files or back up your computer or small server regularly, whether at home or the office.

High-End Features

With fast burst transfer rates of up to 105-115MB/s** via eSATA, this industry-leading hard disk delivers superior performance. Setup and use is quick and easy; the preloaded LaCie Setup Assistant helps format the hard disk according to your needs. With the LaCie Shortcut Button*, you can easily launch any application with one push such as the included Genie® Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows® users or Intego® Backup Assistant software with data restore for Mac users.

Clever, Advanced Design

The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk's new design is sturdy, compact and versatile, making it ideal for intensive professional use. The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design with 60% more surface area for heat dissipation keeps it quiet and as safe as possible at all times. The LaCie d2 Quadra can stand upright, be stacked horizontally with other drives or rackmounted to save desktop space.

User-friendly Software Suite Included

Automatic Backup
Easy setup and automatic worry-free backup for both PC and Mac computers.

Password Protection
With LaCie Private-Public software built-in, it's easy to make sure that your files are secure and protected, no matter where you go.

Secure Cloud Storage
10GB of Wuala Online Storage included for one year to securely store and share your data online.

The Professional Choice

Perfect for digital content creation, audio/video editing, DVD authoring, web animation, etc., the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk can handle multiple demanding professional tasks. It can be daisy-chained via FireWire or connected to your DV camera and is even bootable in FireWire for Mac® and in eSATA for Mac/PC. Advanced features include 3-level power management (Auto/On/ Off)* and software RAID 0/RAID 1 potential when daisy-chained with other drives.

Perfect All-In-One Solution

The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk provides up to an incredible 3TB capacity in a relatively compact device. Fully loaded with all the best interfaces eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 it offers complete universal connectivity for PC and Mac users. Use it to easily store all of your files or back up your computer or small server regularly, whether at home or the office.

High-End Features

With fast burst transfer rates of up to 105-115MB/s** via eSATA, this industry-leading hard disk delivers superior performance. Setup and use is quick and easy; the preloaded LaCie Setup Assistant helps format the hard disk according to your needs. With the LaCie Shortcut Button*, you can easily launch any application with one push such as the included Genie® Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows® users or Intego® Backup Assistant software with data restore for Mac users.

Clever, Advanced Design

The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk's new design is sturdy, compact and versatile, making it ideal for intensive professional use. The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design with 60% more surface area for heat dissipation keeps it quiet and as safe as possible at all times. The LaCie d2 Quadra can stand upright, be stacked horizontally with other drives or rackmounted to save desktop space.

User-friendly Software Suite Included

Automatic Backup
Easy setup and automatic worry-free backup for both PC and Mac computers.

Password Protection
With LaCie Private-Public software built-in, it's easy to make sure that your files are secure and protected, no matter where you go.

Secure Cloud Storage
10GB of Wuala Online Storage included for one year to securely store and share your data online.

Professional External Hard Drive

G-DRIVE high-speed interface external storage systems offer the ultimate in flexibility by providing 3Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 via included cable) and USB 2.0 ports.
G-DRIVE is the perfect high-performance solution for storage intensive applications including audio/video editing, digital photography, MP3 libraries and high-speed data backup. The system features a fan-less cooling system and the latest technology 7200 RPM SATA II hard drives with up to 2TB in storage capacity with up to 32 MB of cache.

G-DRIVE supports professional music production tools including Pro Tools, Logic Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, and many more.

Easy to Setup Time Machine ready!
G-DRIVE is formatted at the factory HFS+ with Journaling and is Time Machine ready right out of the box! A simple initialization is all it takes to prepare G-DRIVE for use with Windows systems!

The Best Warranty & Support in the Business
G-DRIVE is backed by a standard 3-year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications.

G-DRIVE is the highest performance single disk storage solution in the industry.  When connected via the eSATA port, G-DRIVE  provides data transfer rates in excess of 100 MB/second for todays demanding content creation applications such as audio and video editing!

Full Specifications

• Kit Contents:
  • G-DRIVE External Hard Drive
  • Universal AC Power Supply
  • 1.6 Meter eSATA Cable (black)
  • 1.8 Meter FireWire 800 Cable (white)
  • 1.8 Meter FireWire 400 Cable (white)
  • 0.6 Meter USB 2.0 Cable (white) 
  • CD Manual 
• Interface:
  • 1x 3Gbit, eSATA
  • 2x FireWire 800 (9-pin)
  • 1x USB2.0
  • (FireWire 400 via 800 to 400 cable)
• Disk Drives:
  • Type SATA II
  • RPM 7200
  • Cache Up to 32MB
  • Cooling System: Integrated heat sink
  • Bridge: Oxford 934 chipset
• Size (LxWxH):
  • 9.25" x 5.125" x 1.82" / 235 x 130 x 46 mm
• Weight:
  • 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg
• System Requirements:
  • Mac OSX 10.3.x or higher
  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Professional External Hard Drive

The system features a fan-less cooling system and the latest technology in external hard drives for Macs and PCs: 7200 RPM SATA II hard drives with up to 4TB in storage capacity and up to 64MB of cache.

G-DRIVE supports professional music production tools including Pro Tools, Logic Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, and many more.

Easy to Setup - Time Machine ready!

G-DRIVE comes preformatted HFS+ with Journaling and is Time Machine ready right out of the box! A simple initialization is all it takes to prepare G-DRIVE for use with Windows®systems!

The Best Warranty & Support in the Business

G-DRIVE  is backed by a standard 3-year factory warranty and unlimited free technical support by representatives experienced with the latest content creation applications.

The Ultimate in Desktop Performance!

G-DRIVE is the highest performance single disk storage solution in the industry.  When connected via the eSATA port, G-DRIVE  provides data transfer rates in excess of 100 MB/second for today's demanding content creation applications such as audio and video editing!

2-Bay RAID I eSATA 3Gb/s |Hi-Speed USB 2.0 I FireWire 400 & 800

The LaCie 2big Quadra is the most complete 2-disk RAID solution for digital libraries, creative pro and office workstations that need storage/backup capacity, speed, and advanced data protection. Its easy to use, and comes with two extractable, lockable and hot-swappable disks in RAID 1 mode. With burst transfer rates as high as 165MB/s** (eSATA 3Gb/s) in RAID 0, the 2big Quadra is ideal for high speed-demanding applications like audio/video projects (DV and SD video playback or 2D/3D imaging). It functions as a complete solution for data protection, and comes with advanced backup software with computer recovery options: Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows and Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac users. The sturdy, aluminum heat sink designwith 60% more surface area for heat dissipationkeeps it quiet and safe. This versatile solution offers various space-saving configurationsupright, horizontal, stacked, or rack-mounted. The LaCie Shortcut Button on the front launches any backup or library application of your choice in just one push.

Features

• Ideal for backup and creative pros
• Four RAID modes to customize speed and protection
• Two hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access*
• Aluminum heat sink design for greater reliability
• Genie and Intego Backup Manager Pro incl.
• Time Machine Compatible

Full Specification

Item Number :  301352EK
Capacity :  2 TB 
Interface :  eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Rotational Speed (rpm) :  7200rpm
Cache :  up to 32MB (2x16MB) or greater
Interface Transfer Rate
(max. bus speed) :  eSATA: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s)
FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)
FireWire 400: up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s) 
Seek Time (Read) :  <10ms (eSATA)
Burst Transfer Rate
(max. drive speed) :  eSATA 3Gibts: 145-165MB/s
FireWire 800: 80-90MB/s
FireWire 400: 35-40MB/s
Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 30-35MB/s 
RAID Modes :  Easy RAID selection:
RAID 1
RAID 0
Mixed Partition (RAID 0 and RAID 1)
Concatenation
LaCie Shortcut Button :  Launch any application (backup, music, slideshows...) with one push**
Backup Software :  Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Windows 2000∆∆, XP∆∆ Vista
Intego Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5
Triple Power Management :  "Auto" for energy efficiency; "On" for instant access; "Off" for data protection
Cooling System :  Ultra-quiet cooling system with SMART thermo-regulated blower technology
Advanced heat sink design for greater heat dissipation
Dimensions (WxHxD) :  3.5 x 7.8 x 6.7 in / 91 x 200 x 172 mm
Weight :  5.95 lbs / 2700 g
System Requirements :  eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista or higher
Mac OS X 10.4.6 or higher
Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
 
Box Content :  LaCie 2big Quadra
eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cable
FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable
FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable
Power supply kit
Quick Install Guide
LaCie Utilities CD-ROM with User Manual

Warranty :  3-Year Limited Warranty

Comments :  *Hot-swapping is not possible in RAID 0 and concatenation modes.
**Maximum interface transfer rate = theoretical bus bandwidth, whereas burst transfer rate = maximum drive speed. Performance depends on the RAID mode selected and burst transfer rates vary from one computer to another and may vary slightly from one drive to another. Average speed is usually lower depending on host configuration.
***The LaCie Shortcut Button feature is available via FireWire and USB but not eSATA.
****1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). Capacity varies depending upon RAID mode.
∆These measurements are indications may vary by +/- 10%.
∆∆Windows 2000, Windows XP 32-bit, and versions of Mac OS X before 10.4.6 do not recognize partitions of more than 2TB.

• Quadruple interface for full PC/Mac compatibility
• Fast burst transfer rates: up to 115MB/s** (eSATA)
• Sturdy aluminum d2 heat sink and ergonomic design
• Genie and Intego Backup Assistant included
• Apple Time Machine compatible

d2 Design by Neil Poulton

Fully loaded with all the best interfaceseSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0this all-in-one professional hard disk offers universal connectivity for PC and Mac users. For easy setup, the LaCie Setup Assistant helps format your disk according to your needs. Perfect for digital content creation, audio/video editing, DVD authoring, Web animation, etc., the d2 Quadra can handle multiple demanding professional tasks. It can be daisy-chained via FireWire or connected to your DV camera and is even bootable in FireWire for Mac and in eSATA for Mac/PC. With the LaCie Shortcut Button***, you can easily launch any application in one push, such as the included Genie Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows or Intego Backup Assistant software with data restore for Mac. The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design with 60% more surface area for heat dissipation keeps it quiet and safe.

Item Number :  301500EK
Capacity :  2 TB 
Interface :  1 x eSATA 3Gbits port
2 x FireWire 800 ports (9-pin)
1 x FireWire 400 port (6-pin)
1 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port (USB 1.1-compatible) 
Cooling System :  Aluminum heat sink design for safe, fanless, quieter operation
Rotational Speed (rpm) :  7200 rpm
Cache :  16MB or greater
Interface Transfer Rate
(max. bus speed) :  eSATA: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s)
FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)
FireWire 400: up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s) 
Burst Transfer Rate
(max. drive speed) :  eSATA: up to 105-115MB/s
FireWire 800: up to 75-85MB/s
FireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/s
Hi-Speed USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s
 
Shortcut Button :  Launch any application with one push***
Size :  1.7 x 6.3 x 6.8 in. / 44 x 160 x 173 mm
Weight :  3.31 lbs. / 1500 g
Triple Power Management :  Auto for energy efficiency; On for instant access; Off for data protection
System Requirements :  Computer with an eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 or USB 2.0 port
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista / Mac OS 10.2.8 (Mac OS 10.3 for eSATA) or later
Minimum 128MB RAM (512MB or greater recommended) 
Box Content :  LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk
eSATA-to-eSATA cable
FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cable
FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable
USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible)
External power supply
Drive stand for upright desktop use
LaCie Setup Assistant;
LaCie Utilities (preloaded)
Genie Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows 2000, XP, Vista;
Intego Backup Assistant software with data restore for Mac OS X 10.4 
Warranty :  3-Year Limited Warranty

Comments :  *1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 510% less). **Burst transfer rates vary from one computer to another and may vary slightly from one drive to another. Average speed is usually lower, depending on host configuration.
***The Shortcut Button feature is available via FireWire and USB but is not available from an eSATA bus.

The Professional Choice for Performance and Reliability

With the new USB 3.0 5Gb/s interface and up to 3TB, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk is the ideal tool for creative professionals who need both fast speeds and large storage capacity. It features 7200 rpm drives with a minimum of 32MB cache for the best performance and seek times, so it can handle the most resource-intensive applications. Best of all, it can achieve speeds up to 130MB/s in USB 3.0.

The Professional Choice for Cross-Platform Applications

The d2 Quadra has got the latest connectivity with USB 3.0 and two FireWire 800 interfaces for daisy chaining, but it is still fully compatible with, eSATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0 and FireWire 400. It’s even USB 3.0-compatible on Mac® computers, thanks to LaCie’s USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS. With all of its interfaces, the d2 Quadra has universal connectivity, so it is easy to back up and restore any workstation, no matter the configuration and interfaces. And thanks to the USB 3.0 performance, you can make faster, more frequent backups of your data, keeping it safe and secure. Since the d2 Quadra tops out at a 3TB capacity, it can even be used as a simple and convenient storage expansion for a server.

The Professional Choice for Functional and User-Centric Features

With the preloaded LaCie Desktop Manager, you can easily configure the shortcut button to launch the application of your choice in one push and configure your drive’s eco mode. And, with its two-color front LED indicator, it is easy to check the drive status. It also includes Genie® Backup Assistant software and Intego® Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows® and Mac. Both products provide an ideal solution for a simple and user-friendly backup and file retrieval.

The Professional Choice for Design

The d2 Quadra’s unique and unobtrusive design is respected in the creative content industry for good reason. The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design provides an increased surface area, keeping it quiet, safe, and free from dust inside. It can also stand upright, be stacked horizontally with other drives, or even be rackmounted to save desktop space. It’s a superb solution for heavy storage users who want off-site backups and archives of any work environment. For superior energy efficiency, it also has a programmable eco mode, which automatically conserves energy if the drive is inactive for a certain period of time. On top of that, it’s recyclable and ROHS-compliant.

The Professional Choice for Performance and Reliability

With the new USB 3.0 5Gb/s interface and up to 3TB, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk is the ideal tool for creative professionals who need both fast speeds and large storage capacity. It features 7200 rpm drives with a minimum of 32MB cache for the best performance and seek times, so it can handle the most resource-intensive applications. Best of all, it can achieve speeds up to 130MB/s in USB 3.0.

The Professional Choice for Cross-Platform Applications

The d2 Quadra has got the latest connectivity with USB 3.0 and two FireWire 800 interfaces for daisy chaining, but it is still fully compatible with, eSATA 3Gb/s, USB 2.0 and FireWire 400. It’s even USB 3.0-compatible on Mac® computers, thanks to LaCie’s USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS. With all of its interfaces, the d2 Quadra has universal connectivity, so it is easy to back up and restore any workstation, no matter the configuration and interfaces. And thanks to the USB 3.0 performance, you can make faster, more frequent backups of your data, keeping it safe and secure. Since the d2 Quadra tops out at a 3TB capacity, it can even be used as a simple and convenient storage expansion for a server.

The Professional Choice for Functional and User-Centric Features

With the preloaded LaCie Desktop Manager, you can easily configure the shortcut button to launch the application of your choice in one push and configure your drive’s eco mode. And, with its two-color front LED indicator, it is easy to check the drive status. It also includes Genie® Backup Assistant software and Intego® Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows® and Mac. Both products provide an ideal solution for a simple and user-friendly backup and file retrieval.

The Professional Choice for Design

The d2 Quadra’s unique and unobtrusive design is respected in the creative content industry for good reason. The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design provides an increased surface area, keeping it quiet, safe, and free from dust inside. It can also stand upright, be stacked horizontally with other drives, or even be rackmounted to save desktop space. It’s a superb solution for heavy storage users who want off-site backups and archives of any work environment. For superior energy efficiency, it also has a programmable eco mode, which automatically conserves energy if the drive is inactive for a certain period of time. On top of that, it’s recyclable and ROHS-compliant.

My Book Studio external hard drive features a premium, cool-to-the-touch, aluminum enclosure to complement your Mac and delivers blisteringly fast FireWire® 800 performance. It's compatible with Apple® Time Machine® and formatted for Mac, making it ideal for videographers, photographers, video editors and other graphic professionals.

Heat-dissipating, aluminum enclosure. - Encased in a streamlined aluminum enclosure that remains cool to the touch, this drive complements your Mac and as always, takes up minimal space on your desk. The book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Password protection. - Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and -bit hardware-based encryption. (Requires WD SmartWare software.)

Runs cool. - The drive is designed to run cool without a fan. Lower operating temperatures extend the life of the drive and improve data reliability, while the fan-less design reduces noise output.

Power miser. - My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology? lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Formatted HFS+ Journaled. - Works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard system. Can easily be reformatted to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.

Optional WD SmartWare backup software. - Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you.

Dimensions:

• Height 165 mm
• Depth 135 mm
• Width 48.0 mm
• Weight 1.18 kg

My Book Studio external hard drive features a premium, cool-to-the-touch, aluminum enclosure to complement your Mac and delivers blisteringly fast FireWire® 800 performance. It's compatible with Apple® Time Machine® and formatted for Mac, making it ideal for videographers, photographers, video editors and other graphic professionals.

Heat-dissipating, aluminum enclosure. - Encased in a streamlined aluminum enclosure that remains cool to the touch, this drive complements your Mac and as always, takes up minimal space on your desk. The book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Password protection.- Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and -bit hardware-based encryption. (Requires WD SmartWare software.)

Runs cool.- The drive is designed to run cool without a fan. Lower operating temperatures extend the life of the drive and improve data reliability, while the fan-less design reduces noise output.

Power miser.- My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology? lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Formatted HFS+ Journaled. - Works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard system. Can easily be reformatted to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows

Optional WD SmartWare backup software.- Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you.

My Book Studio external hard drive features a premium, cool-to-the-touch, aluminum enclosure to complement your Mac and delivers blisteringly fast FireWire® 800 performance. It's compatible with Apple® Time Machine® and formatted for Mac, making it ideal for videographers, photographers, video editors and other graphic professionals.

Heat-dissipating, aluminum enclosure. - Encased in a streamlined aluminum enclosure that remains cool to the touch, this drive complements your Mac and as always, takes up minimal space on your desk. The book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf.

Password protection.- Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and -bit hardware-based encryption. (Requires WD SmartWare software.)

Runs cool.- The drive is designed to run cool without a fan. Lower operating temperatures extend the life of the drive and improve data reliability, while the fan-less design reduces noise output.

Power miser. - My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology? lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

Formatted HFS+ Journaled.- Works out of the box with your Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard system. Can easily be reformatted to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows

Optional WD SmartWare backup software. - Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you.

Fast, Green and Mac Ready

Quad interface, RAID-enabled, about 30% less power consumption, formatted for Mac. The My Book Studio Edition II treads lightly on the earth and carries big performance for creative professionals. 

Overview

Product Features

The speed you need - Lightning-fast FireWire 800 combined with RAID 0 (Striped) yields the speed you need for smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

Cooler, quieter, eco-friendlier - Designed to use only drives with WD GreenPower Technology, this system uses about 30% less energy than standard systems and runs quietly because it doesn't need a fan.
(* Based on comparison between a 1 TB dual-drive system using 7200 RPM drives and a 1 TB dual-drive system using drives with WD GreenPower Technology)

Formatted for Mac - Compatible with Apple's Time Machine. Includes software and instructions for reformatting to Windows.

User serviceable - Want to upgrade a drive? Simply open the case and replace the existing drive no screwdriver needed.

Automatic backup software - Back up important projects to multiple destinations including file servers, portable drives and My Book. Set it and forget it; every time you save a change it's automatically backed up.

Capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system.

Intelligent drive management features - Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown, and LED status and activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use. (Works with USB and FireWire connections only.)

5-year limited warranty

NOTE: RAID 0 (striped) accesses the full capacity of the drives. RAID 1 (mirrored) accesses half of the total capacity for data protection. 

Ideal for

Smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

System Requirements

• Available USB port, FireWire 800 or 400 port
• Mac OS X 10.4.10+, 10.5.2+
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
  Note: The 4 TB version works with Windows Vista only. Windows 2000/XP do not support hard drives with capacities above 2 TB.

Compatibility may vary depending on users hardware configuration and operating system.

Package Includes

• Dual-drive storage system
• FireWire 800 cable
• FireWire 800 to 400 cable
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Software CD
• Quick Install Guide 

What it Holds

 Up to 400,000 digital photos
 Up to 500,000 songs (MP3)
 Up to 50,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
 Up to 150 hours of Digital Video (DV)
 Up to 770 hours of DVD quality video
 Up to 240 hours of HD video

Full Specifications

Performance Specifications 
Serial Transfer Rate
 FireWire 800
 Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394b) 800 Mb/s (Max) 
 
 FireWire 400
 Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394a) 400 Mb/s (Max)
 
 USB 2.0
 Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) 480 Mb/s (Max)
 
 Physical Specifications 
 Capacity 4 TB
 Interface Quad Interface
 
 Physical Dimensions 
English
 Height 6.54 Inches
 Length 6.06 Inches
 Width 3.87 Inches
 Weight 5.2 Pounds
 
Metric
 Height 166 mm
 Length 154 mm
 Width 98 mm
 Weight 2.63 kg
 
 Environmental Specifications 
Temperature (English)
 Operating 41 F to 95 F
 Non-operating -4 F to 149 F
 
Temperature (Metric)
 Operating 5 C to 35 C
 Non-operating -20 C to 65 C
 
 Electrical Specifications 
Current Requirements
 Power Dissipation
 AC Input Voltage 100-240 VAC
 AC Input Frequency 47-63 Hz 

My Book Studio Edition II

• Dual-drive Storage System with RAID
• 4 TB, Triple Interface
• Fast, Green and Mac Ready

Triple interface, RAID-enabled, about 30% less power consumption, formatted for Mac. The My Book Studio Edition II treads lightly on the earth and carries big performance for creative professionals. 

Product Features

The speed you need- Lightning-fast FireWire 800 combined with RAID 0 (Striped) yields the speed you need for smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.Cooler, quieter, eco-friendlier- Designed to use only drives with WD GreenPower Technology, this system uses about 30% less energy than standard systems and runs quietly because it doesn't need a fan. (* Based on comparison between a 1 TB dual-drive system using 7200 RPM drives and a 1 TB dual-drive system using drives with WD GreenPower Technology)

Formatted for Mac- Compatible with Apple's Time Machine. Includes software and instructions for reformatting to Windows.

User serviceable- Want to upgrade a drive? Simply open the case and replace the existing drive no screwdriver needed.

Automatic backup software- Back up important projects to multiple destinations including file servers, portable drives and My Book. Set it and forget it; every time you save a change it's automatically backed up.

Capacity gauge -See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system.Intelligent drive management features -Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown, and LED status and activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use. (Works with USB and FireWire connections only.)

5-year limited warrantyNOTE: RAID 0 (striped) accesses the full capacity of the drives. RAID 1 (mirrored) accesses half of the total capacity for data protection.  Ideal for

Smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

System Requirements

Available USB port, FireWire 800 or 400 port Mac OS X 10.4.10+, 10.5.2+ Windows 2000/XP/Vista Note: The 4 TB version works with Windows Vista only. Windows 2000/XP do not support hard drives with capacities above 2 TB.

Compatibility may vary depending on users hardware configuration and operating system.

Package Includes

Dual-drive storage system FireWire 800 cable FireWire 800 to 400 cable USB cable AC adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide

What it Holds

• Up to 800,000 digital photos
• Up to 1,000,000 songs (MP3)
• Up to 100,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
• Up to 300 hours of Digital Video (DV)
• Up to 1,540 hours of DVD quality video
• Up to 480 hours of HD video

Specifications 

• Serial Transfer Rate  FireWire 800
•  Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394b) 800 Mb/s (Max)    
•  FireWire 400  
• Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394a) 400 Mb/s (Max)  
•  USB 2.0  Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0) 480 Mb/s (Max)
• eSATA Serial Bus Transfer Rate (1394a)

Physical Specifications 

• Capacity 4 TB
• Quad Interface
• Physical Dimensions English Height 6.54 Inches Length 6.06 Inches Width 3.87
• Weight 2.63 kg 

Fast, green and Mac-ready.

The speed you need - Lightning-fast FireWire® 800 combined with RAID 0 (Striped) yields the speed you need for smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.

Cooler, quieter, eco-friendlier - Designed to use only drives with WD GreenPower Technology, this system uses about 30% less energy than standard systems and runs quietly because it doesn't need a fan. 
(* Based on comparison between a 1 TB dual-drive system using 7200 RPM drives and a 1 TB dual-drive system using drives with WD GreenPower Technology)

Formatted for Mac® - Compatible with Apple's Time Machine™. Includes software and instructions for reformatting to Windows®.

Quad interface - Power your creativity with connections for ultra-fast eSATA and FireWire 800. For flexibility and convenience, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 are also included.

User serviceable - Want to upgrade a drive? Simply open the case and replace the existing drive - no screwdriver needed.

Automatic backup software - Back up important projects to multiple destinations including file servers, portable drives and My Book. Set it and forget it; every time you save a change it's automatically backed up.

Capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system.

Intelligent drive management features - Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown, and LED status and activity lights make this storage system especially easy to use. (Works with USB and FireWire connections only.)

5-year limited warranty

NOTE: RAID 0 (striped) accesses the full capacity of the drives. RAID 1 (mirrored) accesses half of the total capacity for data protection.

Ideal for:
Smooth video editing, rendering complex 3D objects or special effects and saving huge blocks of data in record time.