CalDigit AV Drive - 3.0 TB Dual Interface Desktop Drive with USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 Connectivity

The single drive storage market has been saturated with products that only look different, but offer the same functionality. CalDigit sought to design a product that looks good and performs even better than the competition. We present the CalDigit AV Drive, a single drive designed with the user in mind and optimized for Audio and Video, CalDigit's most affordable drive yet! Perfect for the workplace or on the go, the AV Drive is made for performance and reliability. Featuring a dual interface with USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connectivity, the AV Drive is one of the most uniquely designed single drive systems on the market. The CalDigit AV Drive is PC friendly and the first USB 3.0 drive for the Mac, all in a sleek, sturdy and compact design. The AV Drive offers awesome performance, reaching extreme speeds up to 145 MB/s. *

Incredible Speed USB 3.0

The single drive storage market has been saturated with products that only look different, but offer the same functionality. CalDigit sought to design a product that looks good and performs even better than the competition. We present the CalDigit AV Drive, a single drive designed with the user in mind and optimized for Audio and Video, CalDigit's most affordable drive yet! Perfect for the workplace or on the go, the AV Drive is made for performance and reliability. Featuring a dual interface with USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connectivity, the AV Drive is one of the most uniquely designed single drive systems on the market. The CalDigit AV Drive is PC friendly and the first USB 3.0 drive for the Mac, all in a sleek, sturdy and compact design. The AV Drive offers awesome performance, reaching extreme speeds up to 145 MB/s. *

Optimized FireWire 800

USB 3.0 speeds are up to 5Gbps, much faster than most of today's popular interfaces. If you don't have USB 3.0 yet, FireWire 800 will allow you to connect to your current computer. Then when you get the CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card or a USB 3.0 equipped computer, you will be ready to start using the CalDigit AV Drive at the fastest possible speeds. The CalDigit AV Drive features the latest in FireWire technology from CalDigit. Unlike other FireWire 800 drives on the market, which have typical speeds of 58 MB/s though 74 MB/s, the CalDigit AV Drive can achieve speeds of 85 MB/s. This 30% increase in speed allows for faster file transfers and more real time when video editing.

If you would like to speak to a friendly advisor or place your order over the phone, please call us on 0845 4301080 or use our contact form here.

*Burst transfer rates will vary from one computer to another. Depending on the host configuration, average speeds are usually lower.

*When connected to USB 3.0

Attention to Detail

As important as aesthetics are, what is under the hood is equally as important. The AV Drive was designed to bring users the highest quality product at the best value. CalDigit engineers spent a great deal of time fine tuning every last detail. The internal components of the AV Drive feature a cable-less design so there is no need to worry about loose parts and thus decreasing the likelihood of problems. The components of the AV Drive are housed in a strong aluminum chassis designed to handle the abuse of everyday life. The sleek and sexy design is as functional as it is good looking. The front facing button allows the user to power the AV Drive with ease, while also serving as a status indicator

Efficient

The CalDigit AV Drive was designed to be energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Special power management technology allows the AV Drive to sleep, wake and shutdown along with the computer. If the computer goes to sleep, the AV Drive will follow. CalDigit uses top quality components in the power adapters and specifically designs them with grounding support to protect and prolong the life of your product.

Heat Management

Effective cooling is usually what separates a good drive from a dead drive. Most manufacturers use heat sinks to cut production costs but they aren't all that effective on their own. CalDigit focuses on the customers and their precious data. To help with heat dissipation, the AV Drive features an ambient temperature-controlled smart fan. This special fan monitors the heat output of the AV Drive and turns on only when needed. This ensures both a cool and quiet experience.

	Speed +
	The CalDigit AV Drive is fast! Reaching speeds of over 145 MB/s* from a single drive. The CalDigit AV Drive runs laps around any other product in its class. Compact and specifically designed for audio and video applications, the AV Drive is portable and made to handle some of the most demanding media formats.

We Don't Just Assemble, We Create

USB 3.0 speeds are up to 5Gbps, much faster than most of today's popular interfaces. If you don't have USB 3.0 yet, FireWire 800 will allow you to connect to your current computer. Then when you get the CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card or a USB 3.0 equipped computer, you will be ready to start using the CalDigit AV Drive at the fastest possible speeds. The CalDigit AV Drive features the latest in FireWire technology from CalDigit. Unlike other FireWire 800 drives on the market, which have typical speeds of 58 MB/s though 74 MB/s, the CalDigit AV Drive can achieve speeds of 85 MB/s. This 30% increase in speed allows for faster file transfers and more real time when video editing.

If you would like to speak to a friendly advisor or place your order over the phone, please call us on 0845 4301080 or use our contact form here.

*Burst transfer rates will vary from one computer to another. Depending on the host configuration, average speeds are usually lower.

*When connected to USB 3.0

CalDigit AV Drive Assistant		Time Machine® Ready
The CalDigit AV Drive comes preloaded with CalDigit Drive Assistant which makes it easy to install and format the AV Drive. It also contains the CalDigit USB 3.0 driver, CalDigit AV Drive manual and Carbon Copy Cloner backup software.		The CalDigit AV Drive is Time Machine® ready. The blazing speeds of the CalDigit AV Drive makes Time Machine® backups fast, and saves you time when restoring data.

Carbon Copy Cloner Incl		Intuitive RAID Tool
The powerful and user friendly software comes bundled with the AV Drive, making it easy to clone, backup, schedule and synchronize your data.		The AV Drive comes with RAID Tool, a powerful utility packed with many features in a user-friendly interface. It offers real time information such as drive temperature, health and error logging. RAID Tool can also send email notifications and provides firmware update capabilities.

Professional Grade	Optional Rack Mount Kit
The AV Drive has been optimized for Audio and Video, making it the perfect companion for professional Audio and Video software. The CalDigit AV Drive is powerful enough work with these high end applications, and extremely easy to use.	CalDigit also understands how important it is to be organized. Having kept this in mind, with an optional rack mount kit, the CalDigit AV Drive can be mounted for use in the studio. This saves space and allows convenient organization for multiple drives.

If you would like to speak to a friendly advisor or place your order over the phone, please call us on 0845 4301080 or use our contact form here.

Rotational Speed:	7,200 RPM
Cache Buffer Size:	32 MB or greater
Average Seek time (typical):	8.9 ms
Interface:	1x USB 3.0 SuperSpeed port 2x FireWire 800(IEEE 1394b) ports
Data Transfer:	USB 3.0: up to 5Gbits/s USB 2.0: up to 480Mbits/s FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s)
Power Supply:	AC Power Adapter Full range Input: AC 100-240V~1.3A, 50-60Hz Output: DC 12V, 3A Max EMC: CE, FCC, UL, GS, CCC
Fan:	Size: 40(L) x 40(W) x 10(H) mm Rated Voltage: DC 12V, 45mA Speed: 3700 R.P.M. ± 10% Airflow: 3.5 CFM(ft3/min) Noise Level: 16.0 dB(A)
Dimensions:	Height: 1.79 inches (45.5 mm) Width: 5.37 inches (136.4 mm) Depth: 8.31 inches (211.1 mm)
Weight:	3.3lbs (1.50 kgs)
Environment:	Operating Temperature: 32°F ~ 122°F (0°C ~ 50°C) Storage Temperature: -4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C) Operating Humidity: 20% RH ~ 80% RH Storage Humidity: 10% RH ~ 80% RH
System Requirements:	Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 USB 3.0: Windows 7, Mac OS 10.6
In the Box:	1x CalDigit AV Drive 1x FireWire 800 9 to 9 Pin Cable 3 ft (1m) 1x AC Adapter 1x AC Power cord 3 Pin 1x Quick Start Card
Accessories (please call for more details):	• SuperSpeed PCI Express Card for USB 3.0 for Mac and PC • SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Mac Book Pro or PC laptop • AV Drive Stand • Carrying Case • AC Adapter • Rack Mount Kit

Please note: product details and specifications may have changed or been updated by the manufacturer since we have included it on our website. We always recommend confirming intended compatibilty and functionality by also checking the manufacturer's website and / or calling us prior to purchase if unsure.

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