STEY6000300 | LaCie 6000GB (6TB) 2big Thunderbolt 2 External HDD - USB3.0, Silver

 

Professional Dual-Disk Hardware RAID
Dual Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 
Game-changing storage performance that accelerates workflows.

 

 

 
Connect to any standard computer, and always get the best performance.

 

 

Hardware RAID for optimal performance or data security.

 

 

Stunning new industrial design for superb usability.

 

 
Ready for backup out of the box, and offering real-time system monitoring.

 

 

 

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 7200RPM disks and the result is incredible, sustained speeds of up to 420MB/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.

 

FireWire 800 800Mb/s

 

USB 3.0 5Gb/s

 

Thunderbolt 10Gb/s

 

Thunderbolt 2 20Gb/s

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Easy Hardware RAID Selection

 

USB3.0

 

Dual Thunderbolt 2

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Performance (RAID 0)

 

Security (RAID 1)

 

Capacity (JBOD)

 

 

When reengineering the industrial design of the 2big from the ground up, LaCie relentlessly focused on usability for professionals.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

This new high-speed cable technology connects your computers and electronic devices together like never before.

 

 

Enhance your warranty with extended coverage and fast product replacement.

 

 

Item Number:	9000437AS 9000438AS 9000473AS
Capacity:	6TB 8TB 12TB

Internal Storage Media:	2 x hot-swappable* 7200RPM/64MB cache (or greater) hard disks
Interface:	2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports 1 x USB 3.0 port (UAS and USB 2.0** compatible)
Interface Transfer Rate:	Thunderbolt 2: 20Gb/s USB 3.0: 5Gb/s
Performance Benchmark:	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
Interface Technology:	Bidirectional 20Gb/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: 25dB Operating mode: 26dB Operating max: 28dB^
Power Supply:	100-240V; 50/60Hz; 60W
Dimensions (WxHxD):	109 x 217 x 130 mm | 4.3 x 8.5 x 5.1 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: Mac OS X 10.8.5 or later USB 3.0: Windows XP^^, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X 10.6 or later Minimum free disk space: 600MB 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 at www.lacie.com/software/2bigtb2
Box Content:	LaCie 2big External power supply USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible) Thunderbolt cable Removable access panel RAID selection tool CD with User Manual and software 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 13" Macbook Pro with a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB RAM. Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as RAID mode, RAID configuration, and disk capacity. ^ 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. ^^ Windows XP 32-bit does not support volumes with capacities exceeding 2TB. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes. Your computers 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.