Name: LaCie 6TB d2 Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Drive, 7200 RPM, 240MB/s
Brand: LaCie
SKU: VDLY6000400
Price: 354.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.14 (7 reviews)

LaCie 6TB d2 Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Drive, 7200 RPM, 240MB/s

LaCie d2 Desktop Drive

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Buy: LaCie 6TB d2 Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Drive, 7200 RPM, 240MB/s Buy now & save $15. Color: Silver, Interface: USB-C, Operating System: Macintosh, PC/Windows

 Reliably Capable Two decades, one purpose. Since 1997, LaCie d2 storage has been so dependable, so finely calibrated for high-bandwidth tasks, that creative pros have been able to focus entirely on what they do best: creating. d2 Thunderbolt 3  More Compatibility, Space and Reliability. Less of Nothing The perfect complement to SSD-based laptops and all-in-one computers, the new d2 Thunderbolt 3 massively expands your capacity up to 10TB (This model has 6TB) for professional bandwidth-intensive creative applications. With Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 speeds through the USB-C port, the new LaCie d2 performs perfectly on late model laptops such as the new MacBook Pro-as well as on USB 3.0-compatible computers. It's also the first LaCie product to feature the Seagate BarraCuda Pro HDD for industry-leading performance and reliability, backed by a 5-year limited warranty.   Thunderbolt 3: Power and Versatility  From a single, mighty port, you get astonishing bandwidth with the versatility of the USB-C industry standard. For the LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3, the result is performance up to 240MB/s for cutting-edge creative workflows, the widest compatibility and time-saving device configurations.  Performance  Faster transfers mean less time moving files from camera cards into Adobe Lightroom-and more time filling camera cards with new photos and footage.  Laptop Charging  It's even possible to power a compatible laptop (delivers up to 15W to power compatible laptops) through a USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1) port. That's one less cable cluttering up your desktop.  Compatibility  PC or Mac  USB-C, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 2  Whatever the OS or host port, you're covered, whether through included cables or for purchase separately.  Daisy Chaining  Thanks to dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can daisy chain dual 4K displays, a single 5K display or up to six total LaCie d2 drives-all through a single cable connected to your computer.  Enterprise-Class Drives  Fierce BarraCuda Pro Dependability  The new d2 Thunderbolt 3 6TB features Seagate Barracuda Pro enterprise-class drives for incredible reliability and performance. With industry-best capacities up to 10TB (This model has 6TB), 7200-RPM performance and support for 24/7 operations, the BarraCuda Pro is ultra-high performance and the highest capacity desktop drive available. And for complete peace of mind, it's also backed by a best-in-class 5-year limited warranty.  Solid Components. Solid Investment    Enclosure  Forged from a single sheet of aluminum, the enclosure provides uncommon rigidity for long-term durability.  Cooling  The whisper-quiet fan and heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure pull heat away from the HDD, keeping it running fast and healthy.

I had to replace my old backup drive when it began to fail.  Not wishing to spend the extra $ for T3, when I really didn't need the extra speed, I selected a replacement (from a reputable supplier) using USB 3.0 (fast enough for my application).  Unfortunately, I went through two different drives, both encountering a mysterious - and apparently relatively common - iMac problem with the drives disconnecting when the drive chipset tries to sleep the drive independent of the iMac.  The drive is then unable to reconnect on its own, not a good feature in a backup drive.  I went with a LaCie drive, because they have worked before without a hitch, and the price even for the T3 was reasonable.  The drive arrived in a couple days, I unpacked it, connected it up, and ran through the LaCie setup routine in about 10 minutes.  The entire new backup took less than two hours and the drive has ran without a hitch since.  The T3 speed was nice for the first backup, which took over 5 hours with a USB 3.0 drive, and the reliability of the LaCie drive is reassuring.  The daisy-chain port is also a nice touch, since it gives me a bit more flexibility on my port-deprived iMac.

Fast iMac Backup Stays Connected

Works well, quiet and fast.  Runs a little warm, but not excessive. I’m using it with a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter since my Mac only has Thunderbolt 2 and I have had no issues.

Good Thunderbolt Drive

Downloading to Lightroom is super fast now! Working really good so far very happy.

Excellent hard drive.

I am a web designer and photographer and have purchased a fair share of hard drives in my day. Usually going to disk utility and reformatting to Mac journaled should have been a piece of cake but not with this one. Do not waste money on this. You don’t need 10TB. You just don’t. Buy a 6 or 8TB instead. Basically you cannot reformat the hard drive if you have anything less than the latest OS for MAc. You also HAVE to use their file system and instal their software. If you don’t you will end up with 450MB.  That’s right. It removes the capabilities to store anything altogether. I know people write reviews when they’re either upset or really happy with something but seriously. If you are not a tech genius, don’t purchase this.

don’t buy, but if you do, don’t format through disk utility

This is a good hard drive, especially if you take advantage of its Thunderbolt capabilities, such as powering a laptop, daisy-chaining, etc. However, if you are looking to prioritize 4k video editing, you may need to drop more money and go for a RAID. Lacies are built like a rock.

Good for the right purpose.

This drive is so quiet I barely know it is on.  Data transfer through the Thunderbolt 3 connection is very fast.  As an added bonus it is very attractive on the desktop.  Highly recommended piece of hardware.

The backup software LaCie provides on their website is another matter though.  It is called Intego Backup Assistant and it is a very bare-bones app.  I got it to run manually, but automatic scheduling simply doesn't work (using OS 10.13.4).  Reverted back to Time Machine and now life is good.

Adorama's service was excellent.  I ordered on Friday before Passover and received it the following Monday.

Fast, Quiet Hard Drive

The LaCie rep was a big help in deciding which product to purchase. He answered all my questions honestly.

LaCie 6TB d2 Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Drive, 7200 RPM, 240MB/s

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