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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

 

 

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Power-Saving Mode

 

Save energy by pressing the power button to spin down disks without interrupting daisy chain transfers. Press and hold the button to shut down the product completely.

 

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Front-Accessible Disks & Disk Status LEDs

 

Conveniently and quickly remove and replace disks from the front of the product. Keep track of disk health and RAID build status with the front-facing disk status LEDs.

 

Redesigned Heat Dissipation System

 

The cooling system more effectively diverts heat from components, ensuring long-term reliability. The fan pulls cool air through an unobstructed path from the front to the back. And the rear exhaust area size is 500% larger, allowing hot air to escape much faster.

 

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Integrated Cable Lock

 

Prevent accidentally disconnected interface or power cables without compromising the look and design of the product.

 

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Effective, Whisper-Quiet Noctua® Fan

 

Work in silence thanks to the ultra-quiet, thermoregulated Noctua NF-A6x25 FLX fan. Not only does it turn on and off and at different speeds according to temperature, it also features extra-large blades, located at the rear of the enclosure. As a result, the fan produces an almost imperceptible amount of noise.

 

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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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  • LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 (Silver) — 6 TB
    STEY6000300
  • DATA SHEET
  • LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 (Silver) — 8 TB
    STEY8000300
  • DATA SHEET
  • LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 12 TB
    LAC9000473AS
  • DATA SHEET
  • LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 16TB (Enterprise Class)
    STEY16000300
  • DATA SHEET
6TB 8TB 12TB 16TB
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
  • Computer with a Thunderbolt 2, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt**, or USB 2.0** port
  • Thunderbolt 2: Latest version of Windows® 7, Windows 8 (see here for drivers information) / Mac OS® X 10.8.5 or later
  • USB 3.0: Windows® 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X 10.6 or later
  • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
  • Intego® Backup Manager Pro for Mac®
  • Genie® Backup Manager Pro for PC
  • LaCie Private-Publicâ–² (protect data with AES 256-bit encryption)
  • LaCie Desktop Manager (provides system monitoring and email alerts for temperature or RAID events)

Download product software here.
  • LaCie 2big
  • External power supply
  • USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible)
  • Thunderbolt cable
  • Removable access panel
  • RAID selection tool
  • Quick Install Guide

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.