LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra User manual

The Best Performance in
Professional Mobile Storage
eSATA 3Gb/s | FireWire 800 & 400 | USB 2.0
little big disk QUADRA
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON

Little Size. Big Capacity.
For maximum performance with minimum dimensions, the Little
Big Disk Quadra is the perfect compact, portable powerhouse.
About 60 percent lighter than desktop hard disks, this small
storage solution easily travels with you anywhere. With
unsurpassed capacity for a mobile hard disk, it provides ample
storage for transporting tons of files between home and office.
Sturdy, Clever, and Silent Design
The world-renowned designer Neil Poulton – the creator of
our award-winning d2 range – designed the distinctive Little
Big Disk Quadra exclusively for LaCie. Thanks to its unique,
fanless cooling system, it’s the quietest hard disk for its
capacity, making it ideal for AV professionals. The heat sink
surface provides more area than the standard design for heat
dissipation away from the drive, increasing reliability. Made of
aluminum, it’s the mobile solution for intensive use.
Universal Connection
This quadruple interface hard disk comes with eSATA 3Gb/s,
2 x FireWire 800 (6-pin FireWire 400 adapter included) and USB
2.0 connections for complete compatibility with any PC or Mac
computer. Installation and formatting is easy for all users thanks
to the included LaCie Setup Assistant. The bundled advanced
backup and restoration software helps you easily save your
multiple projects. The Little Big Disk Quadra is fully plug & play
with Mac OS X 10.5, Windows XP, and Windows Vista®.
For Audio/Video Pros On The Road
This one-of-a-kind FireWire bus-powered innovation offers
daisy-chaining directly to digital video cameras, and bootability
via FireWire (Mac®) or eSATA (Windows®). Now you can get
convenient portable data storage without sacrificing high-speed
performance. Connect the LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra via
eSATA or FireWire 800 for astoundingly fast burst transfer rates
up to 30% higher than conventional desktop hard disks.
•Enormouscapacityforaportableharddisk
•Asfastasdesktopharddisks-upto145-160MB/s*** in eSATA
•Quadrupleinterface:thebestconnectivityforamobiledrive
•Aluminiumheatsinkdesignforsafe,intensiveuse
Heat Sink
Design
Standard
Design
b
Power connector
eSATA port
FireWire800ports
USB2.0port
1 TB*=
2 hours of HD video or
70hoursofDVDor
77,500RAWphotos**

Features
Up to 1TB in a handheld storage device•
eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0•
Built-in RAID 0 for superior speed•
Sturdy and space-saving•
FireWire bus-powered•
Plug & play•
Bootable via FireWire (Mac) and eSATA (Windows)•
Daisy-chainable with digital video cameras•
LaCie Setup Assistant: easy auto-formatting•
Advanced backup software•
Box Content
LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra•
eSATA-to-eSATA cable•
FireWire 800 (9-pin) cable•
FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 (9-to-6 pin) cable•
USB 2.0 cable•
AC power adapter kit (needed for eSATA and USB users only)•
Removable drive stand•
Quick Install Guide•
LaCie Setup Assistant (preloaded on the drive)•
- SilverKeeper for automatic backup and file verification (Mac)
- Genie Backup Assistant software with data restore for Windows XP, Vista, 7
- Intego Backup Assistant software with data restore for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
Minimum System Requirements
Computer with an eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 port•
Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 /•
Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended•
Apple®Time Machine®and Leopard Compatible
The LaCie Little Big Disk Quadra is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard,
including Time Machine, making it an ideal partner for your Mac. Time
Machine automatically backs up your Mac’s system files, applications, accounts,
preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents to an external hard drive and
you can easily go back in time to recover anything.
The Most Powerful Professional Mobile Drive
The Little Big Disk Quadra is perfect for a wide range of high-end
professional jobs including digital content creation, high volume data
exchange, and audio/video editing, whether you’re at the office, at home
or traveling.
eSATA 3Gb/s with Built-In RAID 0
FIREWIRE 400
FIREWIRE 800
USB 2.0
BURST READ TRANSFER RATE BENCHMARK***
0 40 80 120 160
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
MEGABYTES PER SECOND

*1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 10% less).
**Calculations are based on 1080i 60 (8-bit) for uncompressed HD video, NTSC DV
25 standard-definition 720x486, 29.97 fps for digital video; and an estimation of Digital SLR resolution of 10 megapixels for RAW photos of 12MB.
These calculations are only estimations and may vary with the codec used.
***Maximum interface transfer rate = theoretical bus bandwidth, whereas burst transfer rate = maximum drive speed. Burst transfer rates vary
from one computer to another and from one hard disk to another. Average speed is usually lower, depending on host configuration.
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may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications and appearance are
given as guidelines and are subject to change without notice. www.lacie.com
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1TB 1TB
5400 rpm 7200 rpm
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port;
2 x FireWire 800 ports (FireWire 400 compatible);
1 x USB 2.0 port
eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s)
FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)
FireWire 400: up to 400Mbits/s (50MB/s)
USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s (60MB/s)
eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 145-160MB/s
FireWire 800: up to 75-85MB/s
FireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/s
USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s
16MB (2 x 8MB) or greater
KensingtonTM chain lock compatible
46 x 140 x 92 mm / 1.8 x 5.5 x 3.6 in.
710 g / 1.6 lbs.
3-year limited
Item Number
Capacity*
Rotational Speed
Interface
Interface Transfer Rate
(maximum bus speed)
Burst Read Transfer Rate***
(maximum drive speed)
Cache
Security
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
Warranty
Premium 3 Year Warranty
The Little Big Disk Quadra comes with a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
For superior service, it also comes with the LaCie Advance Care
Option, which can be purchased separately online within 30 days
of the purchase date. Under the Advance Care Option, LaCie
will immediately swap out the product without it needing to be
returned first for minimal interruption of your workflow. LaCie
covers all freight costs. Availability depends on the sales area.
See www.lacie.com for details.
little big disk QUADRA
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON