LaCie Big Disk Extreme - hard drive - 500 GB - FireWire / FireWire 800

The LaCie Big Disk Extreme is a unique innovation that offers incredible storage capacities up to 500GB in a 5.25-inch format. Featuring a new, faster chipset, the LaCie Big Disk Extreme is the first FireWire 800 storage device to achieve transfer rates that are up to 50% faster than first-generation FireWire 800 drives. This high-performance drive also allows for native RAID 0 speed without complicated configuration.

Compatible with Mac and PC platforms, this drive features two FireWire 800 ports and one FireWire 400 port, making it ideal for audio and video professionals working with large DV video, SD video and video RAID. Cross-platform with plug-and-play convenience, this drive can be easily shared and its data quickly exchanged among computers and workstations. The LaCie Big Disk Extreme is also ideal for large-scale backup among multiple users without clogging the network.

Equipped with the blazing FireWire 800 interface, the LaCie Big Disk Extreme drive can achieve amazing sustained transfer rates that make it twice as fast as most FireWire 400 drives. Hot-pluggable with immediate device recognition, this drive's FireWire capabilities offer unbeatable ease of use with no software installation required for Windows XP and Mac OS X users.

The LaCie Big Disk Extreme features a stylish, metallic design crafted from a sturdy aluminum alloy that dissipates heat, allowing for operation without a noisy fan. A drive stand provides stability and allows for upright desktop use to save valuable desk space, while an optional rack-mounting kit enables versatile configuration in standard 19-inch racks. This drive's convenient, automatic on/off feature conserves energy and prolongs the life of the drive.