LaCie External Hard Disk Drives FireWire 800 8TB Storage Capacity lac90003178tb
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About this product
This is an external desktop hard disk drive from LaCie, offering a substantial 8TB of storage capacity. The unit features a FireWire 800 interface, making it suitable for systems that prioritize or are limited to this older connectivity standard. Inside, it's equipped with an HDD drive type with a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, aimed at providing reasonable data transfer rates for a traditional hard drive. It comes in a black finish.
Our take
For those still relying on FireWire 800 for their data transfer needs, this LaCie 8TB external drive offers a solid, high-capacity solution. The 7200 RPM rotation speed is a definite plus for an HDD, indicating better performance than slower models. It's a desktop form factor, so it's not designed for portability, but for a fixed workstation, 8TB is a significant amount of storage. While FireWire 800 is an older interface, it was known for its consistent performance, and for specific workflows, this drive could be a reliable workhorse. Just make sure your system has the compatible ports.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 8TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- FireWire 800 interface
Cons
- FireWire 800 is an older interface
- Desktop form factor, not portable
Specifications
- Brand LaCie
- Form Factor Desktop
- Type External Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Maximum Fan Speed 7200 RPM
- Color Black
Show all 10 specifications
- Model
- LaCie lac90003178tb
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Interface
- FireWire 800
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
