LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 Features All-New Design and Industry-Leading Speeds with SSD Upgrade
10 Settembre 2014 - 2:02PM
Business Wire
- Professional speeds of up to 220
MB/s
- Boost speeds up to 1150 MB/s with d2
SSD upgrade
- USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 2 ports for
universal compatibility
- Aluminum unibody for reduced noise
and vibration
Today LaCie, the premium brand from Seagate Technology
(NASDAQ:STX), announced the latest evolution of its popular d2
desktop storage line. Trusted by creative professionals for a
decade, the latest LaCie™ d2 features a new all-aluminum unibody
enclosure, dual Thunderbolt™ 2, and USB 3.0. Plus, as an industry
first, LaCie designed the d2 Thunderbolt 2 to be upgradable to the
fastest SSD on the market, which boosts speeds up to 1150 MB/s.
Bringing together exceptional speeds and smart industrial design,
the new LaCie d2 builds on its reputation for high performance and
reliability.
LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 (Photo: Business
Wire)
SPEED AND VERSATILITY FOR PROS
The new LaCie d2 combines the latest interfaces and a Seagate 6
TB 7200 RPM professional hard disk, resulting in speeds of up to
220 MB/s*. This speed makes it possible to significantly reduce
backup and transfer times as well as store and browse a massive RAW
Adobe® Lightroom® library with zero lag. High performance plus
industry-best capacity makes the LaCie d2 an ideal solution for
storing large files and archiving projects. The dual Thunderbolt 2
ports let the user daisy chain up to six devices to a single
Thunderbolt port on a computer. Plus, since Thunderbolt 2 and USB
3.0 are backward compatible, the user always gets the best speeds
that their computer allows.
"My images are my lifeline and delivering projects to my clients
promptly is paramount,” said photographer Seth Resnick. "When it
comes to speed and integrity, the new LaCie d2 is a game changer.
The SSD upgrade provides the speed boost I need to instantly review
and edit my latest shoot in Lightroom, while the 6 TB volume is
convenient for storing my projects. The d2 brings the best of both
worlds together in a single solution that optimizes my
workflow.”
UPGRADABLE TO EXTERNAL HYBRID STORAGE
To multiply speeds by a factor of five, users can install the
LaCie d2 SSD Upgrade (sold separately). The upgrade increases
speeds up to 1150 MB/s*** and adds 128 GB of PCIe SSD storage. This
speed exceeds the performance of even the internal SSD on a
late-model PC or Mac® computer. Simply remove the LaCie d2’s rear
panel and install the upgrade^. Two separate drives mount on the
computer – one for the SSD and one for the hard disk. Use the SSD
for bandwidth-intensive tasks, such as fast file transfers, audio
mixing, video editing, or OS booting, and the hard disk for file
archiving. No other solution offers this level of performance and
capacity in such a compact footprint.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND FEATURES
When recreating the industrial design of the d2, LaCie focused
on reliability and usability for professionals. The seamless
all-aluminum unibody enclosure is forged from a single sheet of
aluminum, providing uncommon rigidity for long-term durability. The
enclosure also draws heat away from the hard disk, allowing
fan-free cooling. The integrated base extends the surface area,
providing even more space for heat dissipation. A cushioning base
and vibration-absorbing hard disk mounts combine to dramatically
reduce vibration. Plus, an integrated cable lock prevents
accidental disconnection of interface or power cables. The results
of these features are a long lifespan for components and
ultra-quiet operation.
PACKED WITH VALUE FOR PROS
Thanks to a bundled professional backup software suite and
compatibility with Time Machine™ and Windows Backup, the LaCie d2
includes everything needed for secure backup. This product also
includes LaCie Private-Public software, which prevents unauthorized
access by password-protecting volumes with AES 256-bit
encryption.
See the LaCie d2 video: http://youtu.be/K7mc73SbHl4
AVAILABILITY
The LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2, design by Neil Poulton, will be
available this month through Apple® and LaCie in 3 TB ($299.00), 4
TB ($399.00) and 6 TB ($499.00) capacities. The 128 GB LaCie d2 SSD
Upgrade ($299.00) will be available in October. The LaCie d2 will
also be offered in a USB 3.0-only version in 3 TB, 4 TB, and 5 TB
capacities, available in October.
WARRANTY
The LaCie d2 features a three-year limited warranty that
includes comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert
in-house technical support, and worldwide repair and/or replacement
coverage. It is possible to upgrade this service with warranty
extensions, fast product replacement and even data recovery
services. Learn more at www.lacie.com/warranties.
ABOUT LACIE
LaCie, the premium brand from Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX),
designs world-class external storage products for Apple, Linux and
PC users. LaCie differentiates itself with sleek design and
unmatched technical performance. Find out more at
www.lacie.com.
* These transfer rates were achieved using AJA System Test when
connected to a Mac computer via the Thunderbolt 2 interface. Actual
data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other
factors, such as chosen interface and disk capacity.
** To achieve full interface bandwidth, connect the product to
either a USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt 2 port on a computer or device.
*** These transfer rates can be achieved by installing the LaCie
d2 SSD Upgrade on a LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2. The LaCie d2 SSD
Upgrade is not compatible with the LaCie d2 USB 3.0.
^ Installing the LaCie d2 SSD Upgrade removes USB
functionality.
© 2014 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. LaCie and
the LaCie logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate
Technology LLC or of its affiliated companies. Thunderbolt is a
trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. When referring to hard drive capacity, one
terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion 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. The export or re-export of hardware or
software containing encryption may be regulated by the U.S.
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (for more
information, visit www.bis.doc.gov). Seagate reserves the right to
change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.
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