You can even daisy chain multiple LaCie Little Big Disks together to increase overall transfer rates. The more products you chain together, the higher performance you get. Daisy chain four LaCie Little Big Disks with SSDs to maximize Thunderbolt interface capabilities and reach transfer rates of around 800MB/s (up to 782MB/s with the hard disk version).
All in all, the LaCie Little Big Disk makes it possible to acquire, edit, and play back multiple uncompressed A/V streams directly from the drive with ultimate ease and portability, no matter the size or resolution of the content.
RAID for Speed or Security
Use Disk Utility on your Mac OS to configure the LaCie Little Big Disk into a RAID array that suits your needs. It's possible to set it up as a mirrored RAID set (RAID 1), which provides data protection if one disk fails. Alternatively, configure it as a striped RAID set (RAID 0) to maximize speed and capacity for large file storage and fast transfers.
Next Generation Interface
Beyond performance, Thunderbolt technology is the most flexible interface ever created. It permits daisy chaining up to six compatible peripherals and combines two existing communication protocols–one for data and the other for display–simultaneously over a single cable. Each cable provides two channels with 10Gb/s bandwidth for both uplink and downlink.
This means that video and data can be pushed and pulled both ways without compromising bandwidth. As a result, Thunderbolt technology enables new and exciting ways to streamline your life at home and in the office. Simplify connections between your A/V devices and computer peripherals by daisy chaining them all together so you only need a single port on your laptop. It's even mini DisplayPort backwards compatible so you can, for example, connect your high-end LaCie 324i display and your LaCie Little Big Disk to your Mac.
Featherweight Powerhouse
The LaCie Little Big Disk weighs just 1.4 lbs., making it a portable powerhouse. It fits in the palm of your hand, features its own cooling system, and can be connected to displays and laptops. Opt for the hard disk version and get 2TB of storage capacity per unit (up to 1TB with SSD version). While presenting their work to a client, photographers can browse smoothly through photos in their digital libraries while experiencing zero lag time. Away from the studio, videographers can dramatically reduce the time to publish a project. They simply download their footage directly from a compatible camera to the LaCie Little Big Disk to start the editing process on the field. The SSD version will be popular with post-production teams thanks to its support for multiple uncompressed video streams and multichannel audio.
Aluminum Reliability and Security
The Little Big Disk is enclosed in LaCie's classic d2 casing, designed by Neil Poulton. The resilient aluminum armor protects the data inside whether the Little Big Disk is in the field or in transit. Not only is it constructed of sturdy aluminum, but its unique heat sink design provides 60% more surface area, which draws heat away from the internal components, keeping it cool and safe at all times. What's more, its front power button allows you to turn off the Little Big Disk without breaking a daisy chain, always with energy conservation in mind.
Specifications:
Item Number: |
9000358
9000321
9000350
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Capacity: |
2TB
512GB (SATA III SSD)
1TB (SATA III SSD)
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Interface: |
2 x Thunderbolt 10Gb/s |
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Protocols: |
Data: PCI Express Video: Dual Mode DisplayPort |
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Data Channels: |
10Gb/s independent uplink and downlink |
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Video Channels: |
10Gb/s independent uplink and downlink |
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Daisy Chain: |
Up to six Thunderbolt Technology-compatible devices including LaCie Thunderbolt series products, LaCie professional displays, and other Thunderbolt Technology-compatible devices. |
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Cables Technology: |
Thunderbolt Cables |
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RAID Modes: |
Preconfigured RAID 0 striped set RAID 0 / 1 / JBOD configuration using Mac OS Disk Utility |
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Internal Hard Disk: |
HDD: 2x hard disk drives (5400rpm, 32MB (2x 16MB or greater cache) SSD: 2x Professional-grad SATA III (6Gb/s interface) Solid State Drives |
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Rotational Speed (rpm): |
5400rpm |
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Cache: |
32MB (2x 16MB) or greater |
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SSD Type: |
Professional-grade SATA III (6Gb/s interface) Solid State Drives |
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Interface Transfer Rate: |
up to 10Gb/s |
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Data Transfer Rate: |
HDD (R/W):* 2TB: 190MB/s / 190MB/s SSD (R/W):* 512GB: 635MB/s / 410MB/s 1TB: 635MB/s / 410MB/s Daisy Chain:* Up to 800MB/s |
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Cooling: |
Aluminum enclosure with heat sink design for 60% better cooling High-performance magnetic levitation fan |
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Software: |
Time Machine-compatible LaCie Backup Assistant with data restore for Mac 10.6 Genie Timeline Pro |
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Security: |
Kensington chain lock compatible |
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Size: |
1.6 x 5.5 x 3.3 in. / 40 x 140 x 85 mm |
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Weight: |
1.4 lbs / 650 g |
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System Requirements: |
Computer with Thunderbolt port Mac OS X 10.6 or greater |
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Box Content: |
LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series Drive stand for upright use Thunderbolt cable External power supply CD With User Manual and Quick Install Guide Genie Timeline Pro License |
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Comments: |
1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). * These transfer rates were achieved using AJA System Test with a 2TB (HDDs) or 512GB (SSDs) Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series when connected to a 17" MacBook Pro 2.2Ghz Quad Core and 4GB RAM with 32k block size. |