LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array - 48TB (8 x 6TB)

Fiber Channel DAS has been dethroned by the LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array - 48TB (8 x 6TB), featuring Thunderbolt 2 speeds of up to 1330MB/s¹ and up to 48TB maximum capacity (included) in a 1U rackmount size. With Thunderbolt 2 technology, the interface is no longer the performance bottleneck, as speed potential is doubled to 20Gb/s, enabling simultaneous RAW 4K video editing and display. Thanks to support for DisplayPort 1.2, it’s now possible to daisy-chain higher resolution displays like 4K monitors. With an integrated hardware RAID controller and 7200 RPM disks, the results are exceptional, turbocharging 4K workflows, file transfers, and backups.

With this kind of speed, videographers can work directly from RAW files in Apple Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, get maximum quality from footage, and see edits in real time. There is no need to first convert footage into a lower resolution. Avid Pro Tools users will notice incredibly smooth audio mixing, even when working with hundreds of tracks simultaneously. Professional photography agencies and other Adobe Lightroom or Apple Aperture users can browse archived libraries of thousands of RAW and edited images with zero lag.

With full component redundancy, the LaCie 8big Rack provides both reliability and data security. Fans, disks, and PSU² are fully redundant, hot-swappable², and user-serviceable. Hardware RAID 5/6 provides protection from disk failure and data loss, without compromising on transfer speeds. Enjoy peace of mind with zero data loss or downtime.

The 8big Rack’s innovative cooling system prolongs component lifespan, featuring (3) efficient, thermoregulated cooling fans to drive airflow. A metal sheet beneath the disks dissipates heat, and cool air flows under the sheet to drain hot air away. Above and between the two rows of disks, air flows from front to back, conducting heat away from sensitive components.

In addition to higher performances, the Thunderbolt 2 I/O offers dramatically simpler connections than fiber optics. The user simply connects the LaCie 8big Rack to a computer via Thunderbolt cable, no HBA (host bus adapter) necessary, and the volume instantly mounts on the workstation OS. Unlike Fiber Channel, Thunderbolt 2 is truly a plug-and-play, single-vendor solution. No port mapping or multipathing is required to achieve optimal performance.

NOTE: Thunderbolt technology does support optical cables (i.e., you could connect a LaCie 8big Rack to a computer located up to 197' / 60m away).

Thanks to dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, you can daisy chain up to (6) devices to a computer via a single included cable (e.g., you could connect a total of 36 LaCie 8big Racks via the six Thunderbolt 2 ports on a single Mac Pro, enabling more than 1.7 PB / 1,728 TB and 3000MB/s transfer speeds in a mere 36U rackmount volume). Compared with Fiber Channel solutions, the LaCie 8big Rack delivers outstanding scalability in half the space, a much simpler setup, and unprecedented performance.

LaCie RAID Manager software provides a centralized, powerful way to configure and monitor all the LaCie 8big Racks that are connected to a single workstation. From one application, you can control the RAID mode, system monitoring, and email alerts. Select RAID 0³, 1 (2-disk configuration only), 5, 6, 10, or JBOD. RAID Manager even supports RAID migration, so you can move from RAID 5 on (4) disks to RAID 5 on (8) disks, without data loss. System monitoring can alert you to problems or potential problems via desktop notifications or email, so you can address issues before they result in data loss. 

For the ultimate in peace of mind and value, the LaCie 8big Rack features a three-year limited manufacturer's warranty. It includes comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert in-house technical support, and worldwide repair and/or replacement coverage. You can even upgrade this service with warranty extensions, fast product replacement, and even data recovery services. Learn more at www.lacie.com/warranties/.

Features:

• Fast 1U Storage for 4K Workflows
• Up to 1330MB/s¹ speeds for 4K video editing
• (8) 3.5" drive bays in a 1U rack for superb storage density
• Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for storage expansion (you can connect this product to a Windows computer via the Thunderbolt connection)
• Hardware RAID, optional Enterprise-class drives, and full component redundancy
• Sophisticated aluminum facade and all-metal enclosure
• From any angle, instantly check system health, disk status, and Thunderbolt connectivity, even when many LaCie 8big Racks are installed in a cabinet
• 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)
• From front or rear, press the ID button for an easy way to target a specific LaCie 8big Rack for maintenance (no more guesswork, counting screws, or waiting for a second person to help)
• Impossible-to-miss Alarm for notification of degraded RAID (silence the alarm with the mute button)
• A cable management arm lets the LaCie 8big Rack glide out from the cabinet without unplugging cables (accessing components is as easy as clicking a hidden latch to release the top panel)
• Quickly identify failing components thanks to the internal status LEDs for fans and disks; simply pull out and replace the failed component

¹ 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.
² The 4-disk version ships with a single PSU, and is therefore not hot-swappable; purchase an additional PSU Kit to ensure full redundancy.
³ Hot swapping will result in data loss in a RAID 0 array.