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 420 MB/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.

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.

• Performance (RAID 0)
• Security (RAID 1)
• Capacity (JBOD)

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.

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.

Integrated Cable Lock

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

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.

Wider and More Stable

Thanks to a wider footprint but 10% more compact design compared to the previous generation of LaCie 2big▲ , the new LaCie 2big is less likely to tip and is even easier to stack.

• Power-Saving Mode
• Front-Accessible Disks & Disk Status LEDs
• Redesigned Heat Dissipation System
• Integrated Cable Lock
• Effective, Whisper-Quiet Noctua® Fan
• Wider and More Stable

Wider and More Stable

Thanks to a wider footprint but 10% more compact design compared to the previous generation of LaCie 2big▲ , the new LaCie 2big is less likely to tip and is even easier to stack.

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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* These transfer rates were achieved using AJA System Test when connected to a Mac computer via the Thunderbolt 2 interface. Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as chosen interface, RAID mode, RAID configuration, and disk capacity.
** To achieve full Thunderbolt 2 bandwidth, connect the product to a Thunderbolt 2 port on a computer or device.
*** Hot swapping will result in data loss in a RAID 0 array.
▲ Based on enclosure dimensions, excluding stand/feet.
▲▲ Encryption software is only available via download and is not available in Russia.

When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be available for data storage.

Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

 

Hardware Specification

	LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 6 TB LAC9000437	LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 8 TB LAC9000438	LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 12 TB LAC9000473AS
Capacity	6TB	8TB	12TB
Internal Storage Media	2 x hot-swappable* 7200 RPM/64 MB cache (or greater) hard disks
Interface	2 x Thunderbolt™ 2 1 x USB 3.0 (UAS and USB 2.0** compatible)
Interface Transfer Rate	Thunderbolt 2: 20 Gb/s USB 3.0: 5 Gb/s
Performance Benchmark	Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0: Reads | Writes (MB/s)*** 6 TB/8 TB RAID 0: 360 | 360 6 TB/8 TB RAID 1: 170 | 180 12 TB RAID 0: 420 | 320 12 TB RAID 1: 205 | 200
Thunderbolt 2 Technology	Bidirectional 20 Gb/s permits a high-resolution display and RAW 4K video playback
Power-Saving Mode	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)
RAID Modes	Preconfigured HFS+ RAID 0 Hardware RAID 0 (FAST) / 1 (SAFE) / JBOD Easy RAID selection button
Daisy Chain	Connect up to six Thunderbolt-compatible devices – including Thunderbolt 2 and LaCie Thunderbolt Series products – to a computer via a single Thunderbolt cable**
Security	AES 256-bit software encryption▲ Kensington® lock compatible Integrated cable lock
Cooling	Aluminum enclosure with improved internal heat dissipation Thermoregulated Noctua® cooling fan: effective and whisper-quiet cooling
Additional Features	System monitoring and email alerts for failure and warning events Front-facing disk status LEDs
Acoustic	Idle mode: 25 dB Operating mode: 26 dB Operating max: 28 dB▲▲
Power Supply	100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 60 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	109 x 130 x 217 mm | 4.3 x 5.1 x 8.5 in.
Weight	3 kg | 6.6 lbs
System Requirements	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: 600 MB recommended
Software	Intego® Backup Manager Pro for Mac® Genie® Backup Manager Pro for PC LaCie Private-Public▲ (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.
Box Content	LaCie 2big External power supply USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible) Thunderbolt cable Removable access panel RAID selection tool Quick Install Guide
Comments	* Hot swapping will result in data loss in a RAID 0 array. ** To achieve full interface bandwidth, connect the product to either a USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt 2 port on a computer or device. *** These transfer rates were achieved using AJA System Test when connected to a Mac computer via the Thunderbolt 2 interface. Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as RAID mode, RAID configuration, and disk capacity. ▲ Encryption software is only available via download and is not available in Russia. ▲▲ These measurements have been made under normal conditions, one meter/three feet from the front of the product. This value may vary with conditions and product configuration. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be available for data storage.