Overview

The LaCie 2TB 2big USB 3.0 + USB 3.0 PCI Express Card combines an external RAID storage solution with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface and a USB 3.0 PCI card needed to add two USB 3.0 ports to your desktop computer. It's an ideal RAID storage solution for creative professionals who work in recording studios or post-production facilities. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface is also compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. The 2big USB 3.0 works with both Mac and PC, although USB 3.0 through Mac requires the proper Mac OS driver. It has a capacity of 2TB, a drive speed of 7200 RPM and is capable of transfer rates up to 5Gbps.

The LaCie USB 3.0 PCI Express Card adds two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to your computer. They afford transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and are also backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It's an NEC component, ensuring the highest level of quality and compatibility. This simple addition to your computer will greatly alter its performance, giving you unparalleled speed for quick transfers of large documents.

LaCie has equipped the 2big USB 3.0 with true hardware RAID, which supports RAID-0 for maximum performance, RAID-1 for maximum protection and JBOD for individual disk operation. It also has an easy switch-button selection to quickly move between the three RAID functions. The RAID storage has two removable drive modules, allowing for easy replacement and expansion. They are hot-swappable and easy to archive. Instead of storing an entire enclosure, with the 2big USB 3.0, only the drive modules need to be stored.

The 2big USB 3.0 is constructed of recyclable aluminum and the heat sink design creates 60% more surface area, which promotes better heat dissipation. This allows the 2big USB 3.0 to run without a fan, making it ultra-quiet. The design also affords several mounting features. It can be placed vertically or horizontally on a desk. It can also be stacked on top of itself. If you need more desk space, it's rack-mountable. For added security, the 2big USB 3.0 comes with LaCie Backup software with data restore for Windows and Mac.