LaCie Debuts 20TB Thunderbolt RAID for Content Creation

LaCie announced the 5big Thunderbolt Series, a fast five-bay RAID solution.

The 5big features capacity up to 20TB and speeds up to 785MB/s thanks to five 7200rpm/64MB cache hard disks preconfigured in RAID-0. With this combination of capacity and performance, video professionals have what they need for post-production work including the ability to edit multiple 2K uncompressed 10-bit streams.

RAID flexibility for content creation
With five disks, the 5big lets the user custom-make RAID configurations. Create a fast volume with three disks in RAID-0 and a safe volume with two disks in RAID-1. Plus the disks are hot-swappable, so the user can slide a new disk into the safe volume without switching off the device. Use the fast volume for use with Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere or Aperture, and the safe volume to backup projects.

The 5big allows video professionals to move from a heavy desktop workstation to a laptop setup with fast and massive external storage. Their desktop setup stays in the office while the laptop goes on business trips. Plus, with dual Thunderbolt ports, the user can daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt peripherals together.

Backup solution for IT managers
The LaCie 5big can also be used as a JBOD array. With five working days a week, an IT manager can assign each disk to a daily backup. It is an ideal backup companion to a Mac Mini Server for businesses that need a professional IT setup.

Dual cooling system
Additionally, the 5big’s dual cooling system ensures long-term reliability by preventing overheating. The system consists of three key components: an heat-dissipating aluminum casing, a Noctua cooling fan and jumbo heat exhausts. Plus, it’s quiet, which makes it for even the noise-sensitive creative environments.

LaCie has brought to market the largest portfolio of Thunderbolt storage solutions. Additional offerings include the LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series, LaCie d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series, LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series, LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series and LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series.

The 5big, design by Neil Poulton, is available in 10TB and 20TB capacities through the LaCie Online Store and LaCie Resellers starting at $1,199.00. Thunderbolt cable included.

The 5big is protected by a three-year limited warranty. It includes, complimentary web-based resources, expert in-house technical support, and worldwide repair/replacement coverage. Warranty extensions and Advance Care Option can also be purchased.