LaCie Unleashes New Two Big Ultra-Fast SATA II RAID Solution
January 4, 2006
- Best for real-time video editing and redundancy
- 500GB or 1TB storage space in a compact case
- Blazing-fast SATA II speed of up to 115MB/s in RAID 0 (Fast mode)
- Easily configured to RAID 0, 1, concatenation or JBOD
Today LaCie unleashes an ultra-fast SATA II RAID solution with two hot-swappable drives called the LaCie Two Big in capacities of 500GB or 1TB. It delivers maximum speed of up to 115MB/s in RAID 0, large capacity and redundancy options at an affordable price. Simple setup makes it easy to just plug-and-play, and drives are hot-swappable for future expandability.
LaCie Two Big comes pre-formatted in RAID 0 (called Fast mode) in which the disks are striped together for ultimate speed right out of the box, best for real-time video editing. It can also be configured to RAID 1 (called Safe mode) in which data is mirrored for redundancy in case of drive failure. Concatenation (called Big mode) spans data over both disks so full capacity can be achieved whereby the drive appears as one large volume, or alternatively JBOD mode will show each disk as an independent volume.
“LaCie Two Big is the perfect solution for video editors looking for a simple and compact RAID solution with amazing throughput,” says Emanuela Boila, LaCie Product Manager, “You can protect your video files with RAID redundancy without sacrificing speed thanks to the fast SATA II interface.”
LaCie Two Big works with PC or Mac. Drives are hot-swappable for instant expandability and the unit is hot-pluggable so can be removed without having to power down the computer. The LaCie SATA II 3Gb/s PCI-X Card 4E included with Two Big has four ports for adding multiple LaCie Two Big RAID units for increased speed and capacity.
Features- Fast data transfer rates thanks to SATA II interface
- Pre-formatted in RAID 0 (Fast mode) for fastest throughput of 115MB/s
- Simple to reconfigure with RAID selection switch
- Automatic drive rebuilding in RAID 1 (Safe mode)
- Hot-swappable SATA drives
- Compact and sturdy metal case and quiet fan for heat dissipation
- Includes a 4-port SATA II PCI-X Card
- Works with PC or Mac
Availability LaCie Two Big is available for pre-order today at the LaCie Store online (http://www.lacie.com/shop) and will be widely available through LaCie’s specialized dealer network in Q2 2006 for $469 (500GB) or $949 (1TB). LaCie Two Big ships with the LaCie SATA II 3Gb/s PCI-X Card 4E and all necessary cables for immediate use. Further product information can be found at http://www.lacie.com/products/product.htm?pid=10490..
Sustained transfer rates can vary depending upon the selected RAID configuration. The maximum sustained transfer rate of 115MB/s was achieved in RAID 0 (Fast mode).About LaCie
With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, LaCie is the leading manufacturer of storage devices for PC, Apple, and Linux. LaCie has differentiated itself through sleek design and remarkable technical performance. Find out more about our products at www.lacie.com.Contact LaCie
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1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5–10% less).
