LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits User manual

High Capacity Meets High Performance
Available in a variety of high capacities up to 500GB, the
new LaCie d2 eSATA II 3Gbits provides the fastest high-
bandwidth interface transfer rate available at 3Gbits/s. This
storage solution is engineered for professionals working with
data intensive storage applications requiring the highest
speeds. Perfect for digital audio/video editing and enterprise
servers, this easy-to-use drive is the ultimate upgrade for your
multimedia workstation.
Ride the Fastest Wave: SATA II
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) II marks the
highest rung on the evolutionary ladder of SATA technology.
SATA II 3Gbits can deliver data at 300MB/s—twice as fast as
its SATA predecessor and more than twice as fast as Parallel
ATA/IDE. This advantage makes it ideal for speed demanding
users, especially when using several d2 eSATA II 3Gbits drives
in RAID 0. SATA II technology boasts easy installation and
configuration, improved reliability, a simplified structure, seamless
integration and improved cable and external eSATA connectors.
The Choice for Audio/Video Pros
Because of the increased bandwidth provided by the SATA II
interface, this drive is well suited for a variety of professional
applications, including large-scale backup, video editing and
powering RAID 0 and RAID 1 projects. With a data transfer
rate of up to 80-90MB/s, it’s perfect for high-end video
workstations, and small server and network environments.
It also features rotational speeds of up to 7,200 rpm and a
16MB cache size, making it one of the fastest, most advanced
storage solutions available for digital video professionals.
Expert Design for Expert Use
This drive’s design naturally dissipates internal drive heat—
drawing it away from the internal drive toward the external
casing, keeping it safe and prolonging its life and reliability.
This feature allows the 320GB drive to operate safely and
quietly without a fan. The 500GB drive comes with an
advanced “smart fan” that runs on the quietest setting possible
to minimize noise. Offering versatile configuration, it can be
stacked, stood upright or rack-mounted to save desk space.
• Blazing-fast native 3Gbits/s SATA II bus speed
• Up to 500GB capacity, 7200 rpm
• Up to 3Gbits/s—Twice as fast as SATA interface
• Perfect for professional audio/video editing
LaCie d2 eSATA II 3Gbits Hard Drive
320GB, 500GB
Unmatched Speed
Up To 3Gbits/s
d2 Design by Neil Poulton

Features
• Rugged external SATA connector
• Can operate as a bootable** disk
• Sturdy aluminum casing
• Advanced, safe heat-dissipating design
• Fan-free (320GB); “smart fan” (500GB)
• Ultra-quiet operation
• Stack, rack, or stand upright
Box Content
• LaCie d2 eSATA II 3Gbits Hard Drive
• LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM with User Manual
• Quick Install Guide
• LaCie ‘1-Click’ Backup Software
• Silverkeeper™ Backup Software
• SATA II 3Gbits 1m cable
• Drive stand for upright desktop use
• External power supply
System Requirements
• Computer with SATA 3Gbits host adapter featuring
eSATA external port (backward compatible with SATA
I 1.5Gbits****)
• Windows®2000, Windows®XP, Windows®Server 2003,
Windows®Vista; 350MHz processor or higher
• Mac®OS 10.3 or later; G4/G5/PowerPC 500MHz or
Mac Intel processor or higher
• Minimum 128MB RAM (512MB or greater recommended)
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320GB 500GB
fan-free smart fan
1 x SATA 3Gbits port
up to 3Gbits/s per bus (300MB/s)
up to 80-90MB/s
7200rpm
8MB or greater 16MB or greater
<9ms
6.3 x 6.82 x 1.734 in / 160 x 173 x 44 mm
3.31 lbs / 1500 g
3 years limited
*1GB (gigabyte) = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
**SATA functionality requires a SATA PCI card with external connector. To take advantage of the bootable feature, the LaCie d2 eSATA II 3Gbits
drive must be formatted as a bootable drive in accordance with the operating system being used. The computer must also include a BIOS or a
SATA PCI card, such as the LaCie SATA+POWER PCI Card, which supports bootable functionality with an external hard drive.
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LaCie d2 eSATA II 3Gbits Hard Drive
Item Number
Capacity*
Fan
Interface
Interface Transfer Rate
Data Transfer Rate
Rotational Speed
Cache
Average Seek Time
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
Warranty
Capacity availability varies from region to region.
Please visit www.lacie.com for up-to-date information.