LaCie 8TB 2big Thunderbolt Series RAID Hard Drive
LaCie 8TB 2big Thunderbolt Series RAID Hard Drive
Product Information
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Overview
The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series hard drive offers transfer rates of up to 327 MB/s*. That means backups take a fraction of the time, letting you back up more frequently. If you're a photographer using Aperture, you'll notice significantly more responsive photo library browsing. And if you rely on Final Cut Pro X or other professional software, you can even stream multiple HD video streams directly from the drive.
RAID for speed or security
Use Disk Utility on your Mac OS to configure the 2big Thunderbolt Series 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. Thanks to its removable disks, you can simply replace a disk, with zero data loss and no work interruption.
Alternatively, configure it as a striped RAID set (RAID 0) to maximize speed and capacity for large file storage and fast transfers. It even supports JBOD, which lets you assign each disk to a specific data storage task.
Daisy chain to multiply options
Thunderbolt technology is the most flexible interface ever created. With dual Thunderbolt ports on the 2big, you can daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt peripherals together. That means you don't need to buy a hub to connect multiple devices to a single Thunderbolt port on your Mac. Daisy chaining multiple 2bigs can also push overall performance to more than 670MB/s* for your most data-intensive tasks. Thunderbolt technology is also mini-DisplayPort compatible.
Aluminum reliability and security
The 2big's advanced dual cooling system ensures long-term reliability by preventing overheating. Its solid-aluminum casing provides 60% more surface area, which diverts and dissipates heat more efficiently. In addition, its thermo-regulated fan turns on and off according to internal temperature. For more energy savings, the front power button even lets you turn off the product without breaking a daisy chain connection.
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Highlights
- 10 Gbit/s Thunderbolt interface
- RAID-ready for speed or security
- Replaceable disks for continuous data access
- Dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy chaining up to six compatible storage devices together
- Mini DisplayPort backward compatible for daisy chaining with other digital devices such as monitors and compatible cameras
- Dual cooling system prolongs product life
- Includes Thunderbolt cable
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Did you notice?
Daisy chain up to six compatible storage devices for increased storage capacity and speed. -
Apple Recommends For
Improve backup time, photo library browsing performance, and camera downloads on your MacBook Pro. -
What's in the Box?
- LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series hard drive
- Thunderbolt cable
- Drive stand for upright use
- External power supply
- CD with user manual and quick install guide
- Intego Backup Manager Pro
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Tech Specs
- Connections : Thunderbolt
- Height : 7.8 in./19.8 cm
- Width : 3.5 in./8.9 cm
- Weight : 5.95 lb./2.7 kg
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System Requirements
Mac
- OS X 10.6 or later
- Thunderbolt port
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : 9000246
- UPC or EAN No. : 093053001544
Warranty
- Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
- Warranty : Three-year limited (For details, please visit http://www.lacie.com/legal/warranty.htm)
Manufacturer Note
- *These transfer rates were achieved using AJA System Test with a 6TB 2big Thunderbolt Series in RAID 0 when connected to a 17" MacBook Pro 2.2Ghz Quad Core and 4GB RAM with 32k.
Ratings & Reviews
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Be careful buying this product
Be very careful if buying this product. I purchased a 4TB 2big unit at Christmas - have only just been able to start using it beca use of problems.
After installing unit discovered it made a random loud 'chirping/clicking' noise, not the sort of sound you like to hear from very expensive premium external HDD unit!
Contacted LaCie, I ended up having two replacements, all units exhibited same sound. Finally I found out the Seagate drives used required a firmware update (which had been officially released by Seagate many months before). To do the update (which I did myself in the end) I had to wipe the drives to remove RAID, take them out of unit, attach them directly to a Windows machine and update firmware.
During this whole process I had occasion to look at real specifications of the units via Mac system information. The AHCI controllers are from vendor 'Unknown' with Negotiated Link Speed of 3 Gigabit which is half what SATA revision 3 and the HDDs are capable of. Also the version of AHCI is only 1.19 when the current version (released in October 2010) is 1.30.
The unit is working now, but I have not been impressed by the experience and I am annoyed about the use of lower specced controller. After all it is supposed to be a premium product. …- Written by Patrick S from Eindhoven
43 of 49 people found this useful
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Good Drive
I'm shooting a documentary at the moment and a lot of it uses archival footage. I've been using this drive to edit video and to ba ckup this project (that's many hours of video in total). I switched it to Raid1, which was rather straightforward. The speeds are excellent. The drive is also good for running high resolution video renders. It's also nice that Thunderbolt cable is included with the package. …
- Written by Dace P
3 of 3 people found this useful
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Satisfied So Far
I have set up my LaCie as RAID 1 4TB mirrored storage. It was a snap to set up using the Apple disc utility and it hasn't missed a lick yet. I use it for my iTunes library and I am very satisfied with the product. …
- Written by Ted L from Vista
1 of 1 people found this useful
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Satisfied So Far
I have set up my LaCie as RAID 1 4TB mirrored storage. It was a snap to set up using the Apple disc utility and it hasn't missed a lick yet. I use it for my iTunes library and I am very satisfied with the product. …
- Written by Ted L from Vista
1 of 1 people found this useful
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Good Drive
I'm shooting a documentary at the moment and a lot of it uses archival footage. I've been using this drive to edit video and to ba ckup this project (that's many hours of video in total). I switched it to Raid1, which was rather straightforward. The speeds are excellent. The drive is also good for running high resolution video renders. It's also nice that Thunderbolt cable is included with the package. …
- Written by Dace P
3 of 3 people found this useful
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Be careful buying this product
Be very careful if buying this product. I purchased a 4TB 2big unit at Christmas - have only just been able to start using it beca use of problems.
After installing unit discovered it made a random loud 'chirping/clicking' noise, not the sort of sound you like to hear from very expensive premium external HDD unit!
Contacted LaCie, I ended up having two replacements, all units exhibited same sound. Finally I found out the Seagate drives used required a firmware update (which had been officially released by Seagate many months before). To do the update (which I did myself in the end) I had to wipe the drives to remove RAID, take them out of unit, attach them directly to a Windows machine and update firmware.
During this whole process I had occasion to look at real specifications of the units via Mac system information. The AHCI controllers are from vendor 'Unknown' with Negotiated Link Speed of 3 Gigabit which is half what SATA revision 3 and the HDDs are capable of. Also the version of AHCI is only 1.19 when the current version (released in October 2010) is 1.30.
The unit is working now, but I have not been impressed by the experience and I am annoyed about the use of lower specced controller. After all it is supposed to be a premium product. …- Written by Patrick S from Eindhoven
43 of 49 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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connect thunder cable from MBP to thunder port, use 2TB as my MBP backup. Also I want to connect thunder cable from 27" iMac to the 2nd thunder port?
- Asked by Jason W from Hornsby
- Apr 13, 2013
No answers yet
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can I use any 3.5 hard drive with this product? I want to just plug in the HDs from my aged Mac Pro - when my new 27 inch iMac arrives.
- Asked by Lawrence C from Stratford
- Mar 17, 2013
Answer
You could, but you are paying for 2 fast 7200 RPM drives. Most likely, you just want an empty enclo sure. …
- Answered by Michael H from New York
- Mar 22, 2013
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which iMac's have thunderbolt ports or what dose a thunderbolt port look like
- Asked by Terry C from The Ponds
- Mar 1, 2013
