Fast & Flexible External Hard Drive These days it’s all about speed, reliability & flexibility. More & more people work with large files such as DTP/graphical files & uncompressed video & audio. The need for an external hard drive with top speed & top reliability is more present then ever. The new Freecom Hard Drive Quattro provides it all. The new USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 interface provides you with the fastest data transfer speed to date for a single external hard drive. Connected to e SATA, the Hard Drive Quattro performs up to 6x times faster than a standard USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 hard drive. The Fire Wire 800 & Fire Wire 400 interfaces have been the standard for years in the Mac-world when it comes to external storage, providing a reliable & fast data transfer. Since USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 is fully downwards compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 you have the ultimate flexibility- you can connect the drive to any modern computer that does not have an e SATA or Fire Wire interface. The Hard Drive Quattro comes in a stylish aluminium enclosure which will compliment the design of your PC or Mac, with the possibility to position it horizontally or vertically on your desk. The Freecom Hard Drive Quattro is pre-formatted so you’re ready to use your drive seconds after connecting it to your PC or Mac. At Freecom we create storage solutions from a consumer’s perspective, where convenience & quality are key factors. Professional External Hard Drive with Multiple High Speed Interfaces External, no nonsense hard drive for professional & home use 4 interfaces in one drive, provides optimal flexibility, connects to any computer! Fire Wire 800 & Fire Wire 400, ideally suited for Mac users, ideal for reliable external storage & Audio/ Video editing e SATA – ideal for professional Audio/ Video editing & authoring of large, uncompressed files USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 – the fastest available interface to date, & thanks to the downwards compatibility you can also connect it to USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0, still the most commonly used interface, connects to any modern computer High quality aluminium enclosure, recyclable material, puts less strain on the environment Optimal internal airflow management No cooling fan – no noise! Compact design, only 5.5 x 14.8 x 4.3 cm, saves space on your desk
Includes:: 2 rubber footstands for positioning the drive upright, taking up even less space on your desk Two years manufacturer’s warranty
Specification Capacity: 2TB Interface: USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (can also be connected to USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0**), e SATA, Fire Wire 800/400 Hard Drive Type: 3.5" SATA, low noise, low power consumption Data Transfer Speed: max. 5000 Mbit/s (USB 3.0), max. 3000 Mbit/s (e SATA), max. 800 Mbit/s (Firewire 800), max. 400 Mbit/s (Fire Wire 400), theoretical maximum data transfer speeds Power Requirements: AC adapter 12V/2A MTBF: 50.000 P.O.H. Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.8 x 4.3 cm Weight: 1400 g Environmental Specifications: Operating temperature: 10 degrees C
- 35 degrees C / Storage temperature: -20 degrees C
- 70 degrees C Minimum System Requirements PC: Intel Pentium III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher, 256MB RAM (Vista: 512MB RAM) or higher, available USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0, USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0**, Fire Wire 800, Fire Wire 400 or e SATA port, Windows XP / Vista / 7 MAC: Power PC G3/G4/G5, Power Book G3/G4 or Intel Mac, 256MB RAM or higher, available USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0**, Fire Wire 800 or Fire Wire 400 port, Mac OS X v 10.4.8 or higher The Hard Drive Quattro is standard pre-formatted in FAT-32, for immediate use on both Windows & Mac computers. Due to limitations of the FAT-32 file format system, the 3TB version is NTFS formatted (Windows). Mac users need to reformat the drive to HFS+ file system, for more details see the addendum sheet inside the retailbox. When connected to USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0, the data transfer speed will be according to USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0
Specification Package
Includes:: Freecom Hard Drive Quattro (FAT-32 pre formatted*) Power adapter (EU, UK) e SATA connection cable Fire Wire 800 & Fire Wire 400 connection cables USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection cable Manual & Software preloaded on the drive Quick Install Guide