LaCie 12TB 2big Thunderbolt2 USB3 LAC9000473AS
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With the redesigned 2big, instead of aiming for incremental, LaCie shot for revolutionary. Its all-new industrial design demolishes the status quo and sets a new standard for versatility and reliability. The LaCie 2big also features unbeatable Thunderbolt 2 technology, hardware RAID for sensational performance, and optional enterprise-class drives.
Thunderbolt 2 Speeds for the 4K Era
 
With Thunderbolt 2 technology, the interface is no longer the performance bottleneck. For the 2big, LaCie harnessed the breakthrough performance potential of the Thunderbolt 2 I/O, squeezing the absolute best speeds out of the hard disks. Add a hardware RAID controller and 7200 RPM disks and the result is incredible, sustained speeds of up to 440MB/s that turbocharge file transfers and backups.
 
 
 
With this kind of speed, videographers can edit multiple 2K uncompressed 10-bit streams or play back compressed 4K video. Digital photographers can browse a massive RAW photo library with zero lag. And, thanks to support for DisplayPort 1.2, it’s now possible to daisy chain higher-resolution displays such as 4K monitors.
 
Versatility for Pro Environments
 
With USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 2 interfaces, the LaCie 2big gets the best possible speeds on any late-model PC or Mac. And, USB 3.0 backward compatibility means that you can connect the LaCie 2big to any standard computer. With support for exFAT and built-in hardware RAID, you can seamlessly connect to both PC and Mac computers without losing your RAID configuration. Whatever your workstation, move mountains of data – fast.
 
 
 
Thunderbolt 2 continues to support daisy chaining of up to six devices to a computer via a single cable (included in the box). This means that professionals can daisy chain up to five LaCie 2bigs plus a 4K display to a computer, bringing capacity, incredible speed, and convenience. Thunderbolt 2 is also backward compatible and uses the same cables and connectors as first-generation Thunderbolt** devices and computers.
 
RAID for Speed or Security
 
In addition to compatibility with any computer, hardware RAID delivers sustained performance and better reliability. The LaCie 2big’s range of RAID modes also gives you the flexibility to tailor the product to meet your needs. It’s incredibly easy to change the RAID mode, but impossible to do so accidently. You can leave it in RAID 0*** (FAST) mode to maximize speed and capacity for working on current projects, and then move completed projects to archival storage incredibly quickly.
Or configure the LaCie 2big in RAID 1 or Mirroring (SAFE) mode, which provides data protection if one disk fails. And thanks to hot-swappable disks, you can simply replace a disk – from the front – with zero data loss and no work interruption. Even in RAID 1, impressive transfer speeds slash the time it takes to perform backups, making it easier to back up more frequently. The LaCie 2big even features JBOD, so you can see and use each disk independently.
Enterprise Reliability
 
The 16TB version features Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 hard disks that provide superb accessibility, reliability, and robust performance. Designed to operate 24×7 on 16-bay racks, these HDDs feature 2 million hours MTBF (mean time between failure) for extraordinary availability. The LaCie 2big with enterprise-class drives also comes with a five-year warranty that covers drives, enclosure, and spare parts, ensuring a solid, long-term investment. This enterprise-class drive features 256MB cache, 7200RPM, and rack environment optimization, offering the ideal solution for handling aggressive workloads. For maximum reliability of your critical data, depend on the LaCie 2big with enterprise-class drive.
 
Innovative Design, Breakthrough Usability
 
When reengineering the industrial design of the 2big from the ground up, LaCie relentlessly focused on usability for professionals.
 
Packed with Value for Pros
 
With a bundled professional backup software suite and compatibility with Time Machine® and Windows Backup, the LaCie 2big includes everything you need for secure backup. And with email alerts, busy professionals can monitor their storage before potential problems escalate. This product also includes LaCie Private-Public software▲▲, which lets you prevent unauthorized access by password-protecting volumes with AES 256-bit encryption.
 
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2 x hot-swappable* 7200RPM/64MB cache (or greater) hard disks Enterprise Class: 2 x 7200RPM/256MB cache hard disk with 2 million hours MTBF and 24x7 power-on operation | |||
2 x Thunderbolt™ 2 1 x USB 3.0 (UAS and USB 2.0** compatible) | |||
Thunderbolt 2: 20Gb/s USB 3.0: 5Gb/s | |||
Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0: Reads | Writes (MB/s)*** 6TB/8TB RAID 0: 360 | 360 6TB/8TB RAID 1: 170 | 180 12TB RAID 0: 420 | 320 12TB RAID 1: 205 | 200 16TB RAID 0 440 | 320 16TB RAID 1 220 | 200 | |||
Bidirectional 20Gb/s permits a high-resolution display and RAW 4K video playback | |||
Reduce power consumption by pressing the front button to spin down disks without disrupting daisy chain transfers (short press initiates power-saving mode; long press turns product off completely) | |||
Preconfigured HFS+ RAID 0 Hardware RAID 0 (FAST) / 1 (SAFE) / JBOD Easy RAID selection button | |||
Connect up to six Thunderbolt-compatible devices—including Thunderbolt 2 and LaCie Thunderbolt Series products—to a computer via a single Thunderbolt cable** | |||
AES 256-bit software encryptionâ–² Kensington® lock compatible Integrated cable lock | |||
Aluminum enclosure with improved internal heat dissipation Thermoregulated Noctua® cooling fan: effective and whisper-quiet cooling | |||
System monitoring and email alerts for failure and warning events Front-facing disk status LEDs | |||
Idle mode: 25 dB Operating mode: 26 dB Operating max: 28 dB▲▲ | |||
100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 60 W | |||
109 x 130 x 217 mm | 4.3 x 5.1 x 8.5 in. | |||
3 kg | 6.6 lbs | |||
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With the redesigned 2big, instead of aiming for incremental, LaCie shot for revolutionary. Its all-new industrial design demolishes the status quo and sets a new standard for versatility and reliability. The LaCie 2big also features unbeatable Thunderbolt 2 technology and hardware RAID for sensational performance.