Lacie d2 Quadra User Guide - Page 4

LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the new LaCie d2 Quadra with quadruple Interface. Combining universal compatibility with high throughput rates and mammoth storage capacity, the Quadra is ideally suited for audio/video pros working with large amounts of DV and SD video or professional level 2D/3D imaging projects, or high speed data backup. With its four interfaces, the d2 Quadra is universally compatible with almost any computer and can be daisy-chained with peripherals or expanded via FireWire. Engineered to fit seamlessly in to any work environment, the LaCie d2 Quadra can be stood vertically on the LaCie Drive Stand (included), placed in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold separately) or incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment racks with the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). The improved passive heat dissipation design by Neil Poulton provides natural cooling by increasing the surface area over which heat can leave the d2 Quadra for better thermal regulation and longer life. Introduction page 4 d2 Quadra Capabilities ✦✦ USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and eSATA ✦✦ Throughput of up to 3 Gb/s via eSATA ✦✦ Daisy-chain digital video cameras directly to the drive ✦✦ Connects to almost any PC or Mac ✦✦ Back up your computer's internal hard drive ✦✦ Store and exchange data between several computers Quick Links Click to Jump to a Section: ✦✦ Hard Disk Heat Management ✦✦ Getting Connected ✦✦ Troubleshooting