LaCie 5big 40TB 5-Bay Thunderbolt 2 RAID External Hard Drive Array (5 x 8TB)
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About LaCie 5big RAID
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I've got this LaCie 5big 10TB array connected to a Mac Mini Server for my graphics department, replacing an aging array with smaller capacity. So far the LaCie has performed beyond all of our expectations for large graphic and video files. We're very happy with the unit and would definitely recommend it to those seeking large capacity without giving up on performance.
For 4K and other bandwidth-hungry workflows, the LaCie 5big is the perfect solution. Thunderbolt 2 interface speeds, up to 40TB of capacity and secure hardware RAID 5/6 bring the ideal combination of features for creative professionals. Additionally, the LaCie 5big features dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy chaining and an effective cooling system for quiet operation and long-term reliability. A version with Enterprise Class drives totaling 40 TB provides the ultimate accessibility, reliability and robust performance and a five-year warranty.
• Up to 1050 MB/s speeds for 4K video editing
• Hardware RAID 5/6 with hot swap
• Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy chaining
• Aluminum enclosure and whisper-quiet fan
Use Cases
Digital Content Creation
Thunderbolt 2 bandwidth lets creative pros shave time off their workflows. Post-production pros can work directly from RAW files in Apple Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, getting full quality from footage and seeing edits in real time. Photographers will notice highly responsive browsing, even in archived libraries of thousands of RAW and edited images. And audio pros using Avid Pro Tools and other software will notice much smoother audio mixing.
Backup
The combination of hardware RAID 5/6 and the Thunderbolt 2 I/O means incredibly fast backups while providing excellent speed and capacity. And hot swappable disks and efficient cooling help ensure bulletproof data security.
Desktop Storage
Speed, capacity of up to 40TB and reliability make the LaCie 5big a perfect solution for storing both current and archived projects. These features also ensure there is no better way to expand capacity for the new Mac Pro.
RAID for Speed with Security
The LaCie 5big offers RAID modes 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. Its hardware RAID controller delivers sustained performance, better flexibility, and the ability to connect the product to another computer while keeping the RAID configuration. Preconfigured in HFS+ and RAID 5, it is truly plug and play for Mac users. And easily customize the RAID mode to suit your needs using the LaCie RAID Manager utility.
RAID modes 5 and 6 provide complete data protection against disk failure, while providing excellent speed and capacity. This is perfect for when you want to use a single storage product for both editing and backup. Even in the case of disk failure, the LaCie 5big's hot-swappable disks mean zero data loss or downtime.
You could instead choose RAID 0** to maximize speed and capacity for current projects, and then move completed projects to archival storage incredibly quickly. Or, choose JBOD, which allows you to see and use each disk independently. With five working days a week, you can assign each disk to a daily backup. It's even possible to set up multiple RAID volumes. For example, create both a 3-disk RAID 5 array for current projects, and a 2-disk RAID 1 array for backing up source files and final footage.