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Lacie Big Disk Extreme 600 GB - USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800

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Lacie Big Disk Extreme 600 GB - USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800
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Lacie Big Disk Extreme 600 GB - USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800
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Lacie Big Disk Extreme 600 GB - USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800

LaCie LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface delivers seriously impressive capacity while reaching never-before-seen transfer rates that are up to 50 percent faster than 1st regular generation FireWire 800 drives*. With FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces, this plug & play hard drive can help you share data among the widest range of user platforms. Achieve a transparent, built-in RAID 0 array without complicated configuration with its compact 5.25” 1U design. Use it to store presentations, archive image banks or pre-press files, or exchange audio/video projects. The combination of Extreme speed and huge capacity make it ideal for audio/video professionals working on large-scale editing projects or wanting to chain FireWire or iLink DV cameras.
FireWire 800, FireWire 400, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Built-in RAID 0 for Extreme FireWire 800 speed
Convenient: Plug & play, stack, rack-mount or stand upright
Heat-dissipating, ultra-quiet, compact metal design
Model: Big Disk Extreme
Capacity: 600 GB 
Interface: 2 x FireWire 800 (9-pin) ports
1 x FireWire 400 (6-pin) port (compatible with iLink, DV)
1 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
Fan: smart fan - a cooling system that is ultra-quiet with settings that automatically vary depending upon temperature
Rotational Speed (rpm): 7200
Interface Transfer Rate: 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)
Max Sustained Transfer Rate: FireWire 800: up to 88 MB/s
FireWire 400: up to 42MB/s
USB 2.0: up to 34MB/s
Average Seek Time (Write): <10 ms
Buffer: 16MB minimum
Size: 1.7x10.6x6.8 in / 44x270x173 mm (HxDxW)
Weight: 5.51 lbs / 2500 g
Software Configuration: driver-free for Windows XP/2000 or Mac OS X; Silverlining for Mac OS 9 and SilverKeeper for backup with Mac OS 9 & Mac OS X (included)
System Requirements: FireWire 800 equipped computer: Mac OS 10.2 or greater or Windows 2000/XP
FireWire 400 or iLink equipped computer: Mac OS 9.x/10.x or Windows 2000/XP
USB 2.0 equipped computer: Mac OS 10.2.x or greater or Windows 2000/XP
USB 1.1 equipped computer: Mac OS 9.x/10.x or Windows 2000/XP; Intel Pentium II 350MHz-compatible or Apple G3 processor or greater; minimum 64MB RAM
Comments: 1GB (gigabyte) = 1,000,000,000 (1 billion) bytes. 1TB (terabyte) = 1000GB. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (up to 5-10% less).
*LaCie Big Disk Extreme with Triple Interface maximum performance using FireWire 800 connection when tested and compared with LaCie first-generation FireWire 800 drives. Performance may vary depending on user’s data and computer configuration.
Box Content: LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM with Silverlining Utilities and SilverKeeper software; FireWire 800 to FireWire 800 cable; FireWire 400 to FireWire 400 cable; iLink/DV cable; USB 2.0 cable (USB 1.1 compatible); drive stand for upright desktop use; external power supply
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty