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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest In Your Gear and Peace Of Mind!

Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Accidental Damage

Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Malfunction Protection

Malfunction Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.

LaCie d2 Quadra USB 3.0 Specifications

  • Capacity

    6TB

  • Storage Type

    HDD

  • Interface

    2x FireWire 800 (9-pin) (FireWire 400 compatible Requires an adapter cable (sold separately). File speeds limited to FireWire 400 speeds.)
    1x USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible To achieve full interface bandwidth, connect the product to a USB 3.0 port on a computer or device)
    1x eSATA 3 Gb/s

  • Max. Speeds

    130MB/s

  • Internal Storage Media

    1x 7200 RPM/32MB cache (or greater) hard disk

  • Interface Transfer Rate

    USB 3.0: 5 Gb/s
    eSATA: 3 Gb/s
    FireWire 800: 800 Mb/s
    USB 2.0: 480 Mb/s

  • Performance Benchmark

    USB 3.0: up to 130 MB/s These transfer rates were achieved using AJA System Test when connected to a Mac computer via the USB 3.0 interface. Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as chosen interface and disk capacity.
    eSATA 3 Gb/s: up to 115 MB/s
    FireWire 800: up to 85 MB/s
    USB 2.0: up to 35 MB/s

  • Silent Cooling

    Aluminum enclosure with heat sink design for 60% better cooling

  • Power Supply

    100-240V; 36W

  • System Requirements

    Computer with a USB 3.0, FireWire 800 or eSATA port
    Latest version of Mac OS X 10.12 and later / Latest version of Windows 8 and later (Windows 10 or later required for Thunderbolt 3)
    Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended

  • Software

    LaCie Backup Assistant
    LaCie Desktop Manager (controls front LED behavior, shortcut button configuration and Eco mode)

  • Dimensions (WxDxH)

    2.36 x 6.61 x 7.20" (59.94 x 167.89 x 182.88mm)

  • Weight

    1.7kg (3.75 lbs)

  • UPC Code

    763649120903

About LaCie d2 Quadra USB 3.0

Performance and Reliability
With the new USB 3.0 5Gb/s interface and up to 6TB capacity, the LaCie d2 Quadra desktop drive 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 impressive 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 Storage-with USB 3.0
• Universal connectivity and compatibility
• Professional grade: 5Gb/s interface, 7200-RPM drives
• Save space: stackable and rack-mount option
• Advanced power modes for energy savings

Cross-Platform Applications
The d2 Quadra has 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's 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 This feature not available in eSATA, 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.

User-friendly Software Suite Included

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

Password Protection
LaCie Private-Public software Encryption software is only available via download and is not available in Russia. Ensures your files remain completely confidential.

77% Energy Savings
Automatic Eco mode lowers the power consumption by up to 77% Up to 77% energy savings with automatic standby (11.3 W vs. 2.6 W). May vary from one drive to another. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte or TB, equals one trillion bytes. Your computer's operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be available for data storage. When not in use.

What's in the box:

  • LaCie d2 6TB Quadra USB 3.0 3.5" External Hard Drive
  • External Power Supply
  • USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Cable
  • FireWire 800 (800Mb/s) Cable
  • eSATA (3Gb/s) Cable
  • Quick Install Guide
  • Drive Stand for Upright Use
  • CD with User Manual and Software
  • LaCie 3 Year Limited Warranty