LaCie, the premium brand from Seagate Technology, announced the 12big Thunderbolt 3 at NAB 2016. It is a professional 12-bay desktop RAID storage unit. With up to 96TB of capacity, the breakthrough performance of Thunderbolt 3 and RAID 5/6, the LaCie 12big helps video professionals meet the data demands of 4/5/6K cameras.
At up to 96TB, the LaCie 12big boasts a 50 percent higher capacity than any other desktop direct attached storage solution on the market – with a footprint that is smaller than a tablet. It features Seagate’s enterprise-class drives for extraordinary reliability and data availability to safely store and edit massive amounts of ultra hi-res footage.
The LaCie 12Big features 256MB cache, 7200RPM Seagate enterprise-class drives for superb accessibility, reliability and robust performance. Designed to operate 24X7 on 16-bay racks (instead of 8×5 operations for traditional hard drives), these HDDs are rated for 8760 hours of operation per year for extraordinary availability. The LaCie 12big also comes with a five-year limited warranty that covers drives, enclosure and spare parts.
The redesigned LaCie RAID Manager offers an intuitive interface to administer the LaCie 12big. A new and more user-friendly interface assists the user in setting up and monitoring storage. Wizards help easily create and manage volumes optimized for individual needs. Plus, it offers advanced features such as CPU settings, auto rebuild, and drive diagnostics.
From the front of the product, drive status LEDs keep track of drive health and RAID build status, and drives can be conveniently accessed. Ensuring long-term component health, the aluminum enclosure dissipates heat efficiently and four thermoregulated fans pull heat away from the drives. If a fan fails, the product is still fully functional. For universal compatibility, users can connect to USB-C laptops – and even use USB 3.0 computers via the USB-C to USB-A cable.
The LaCie 12big will be made available this summer in 48TB, 72TB, and 96TB capacities through the LaCie online store and LaCie retailers. Visit LaCie in the South Hall at booth S107LMR, booth SL10321, and booth SL2425 at NAB 2016.