All stock codes associated to this product
LAC9000615AS
Overview
Fastest 1U Storage for 4K Workflows.
- Up to 1330MB/s* speeds for 4K video editing
- 8 bays in a 1U rack for superb storage density
- Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for storage expansion
- Hardware RAID, optional enterprise-class drives, and full component
redundancy
Overview
Fibre Channel DAS has been dethroned. Featuring Thunderbolt 2 speeds of up to
1330MB/s and 48TB in a 1U rackmount size, the LaCie 8big Rack has seized the
crown. Video pros, meet the king of storage for 4K workflows.
Thunderbolt 2 Speeds for the 4K Era
With Thunderbolt 2 technology, the interface is no longer the performance
bottleneck. For the 8big Rack, LaCie harnessed the breakthrough performance
potential of the Thunderbolt 2 I/O, squeezing the absolute best speeds out of
the hard disks. Add a hardware RAID controller and 7200 RPM disks, and the
result is incredible, sustained speeds of up to 1330MB/s that turbocharge 4K
workflows, file transfers, or 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. 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 through
archived libraries of thousands of RAW and edited images, with zero lag.
Bulletproof Reliability
With full component redundancy, the LaCie 8big Rack gives professionals
superb reliability and data security. Fans, disks, and PSU** are fully
redundant, hot swappable**, and user-serviceable. And hardware RAID 5/6 provides
security against disk failure and data loss, without compromising on transfer
speeds. Whatever the contingency, zero data loss, and zero downtime.
Opt for the version with Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 hard disks for
superb accessibility, reliability, and robust performance. Designed to operate
247 on 16-bay racks, these HDDs feature 2 million hours MTBF (mean time between
failure) for extraordinary availability. The LaCie 8big with enterprise-class
drives also comes with a five-year warranty that covers drives, enclosure, and
spare parts, ensuring a solid long-term investment. These drives feature 128MB
cache, 7200RPM, and rack environment optimization, offering the ideal solution
for handling aggressive workloads. For maximum reliability of your critical
data, depend on the LaCie 8big with enterprise-class drives.
The 8big Racks innovative cooling system prolongs component lifespan,
featuring three 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.
The Most Powerful I/O, Reinvented
Thunderbolt technology redefined external storage with its speed and
versatility for bandwidth-intensive applications. Thunderbolt 2 builds on those
advances by doubling the speed potential to 20Gb/s and enabling simultaneous RAW
4K video editing and display. And thanks to support for DisplayPort 1.2, its now
possible to daisy chain higher-resolution displays such as 4K monitors.
In addition to higher performances, the Thunderbolt 2 I/O offers dramatically
simpler connections than Fibre Channel. Connect the LaCie 8big Rack to a
computer via the Thunderboltcableno HBA (host bus adapter) necessaryandinstantly
the volume mounts on your OS. And unlike Fibre Channel, Thunderbolt 2 is truly a
plug and play and single-vendor solution. No port mapping or multipathing is
required to achieve this performance. Thunderbolt technology even supports
optical cables, which means you could connect a LaCie 8big Rack to a computer
located up to 60 meters (197 feet) away.
Thanks to dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, you can daisy chain up to six devices to
a computer via a single cable (included in the box). For example, you could
connect a total of 36 LaCie 8big Racks via the six Thunderbolt 2 ports on a
single Mac Pro, enabling more than 1.7PB (1728TB) and more than3000MB/sin a
mere36U. Compared with Fibre Channel solutions, the LaCie 8big Rack delivers
outstanding scalability in half the space, a much simpler setup, and
unprecedented performance.
Innovative Design, Breakthrough Usability
8 x 3.5” Disk Bays
Pack more storage in valuable server room space. Reduce the initial
investment by purchasing the 4-disk version*** and adding additional disks as
needed.
Metal
Sophisticated aluminum front and all-metal enclosure.
Status LEDs
From any angle, instantly check system health, disk status, and Thunderbolt
connectivity, even when many LaCie 8big Racks are installed in a cabinet.
Power-Saving Mode
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.
ID Buttons
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.
Alarm
Impossible-to-miss notification of degraded RAID. Silence the alarm with the
mute button.
Easy Access
The cable management arm lets the LaCie 8big Rack glide out from the cabinet
without unplugging cables. And accessing components is as easy as clicking a
hidden latch to release the top panel.
Tool-Free Maintenance
Quickly identify failing components thanks to the internal status LEDs for
fans and disks. Then, simply pull out and replace the failed component.
Packed with Value for Pros.
LaCie RAID Manager software gives you 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 0, 1 (two-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 8diskswithoutdata loss. And system monitoring can
alert you of 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 warranty or five-year for the enterprise-class version. 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.
Thunderbolt on Windows
You can connect this product to a Windows computer via the Thunderbolt
connection.
Warranty upgrades
Enhance your warranty with extended coverage and fast product
replacement.
Specifications
Capacity |
64TB |
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Internal Storage Media |
8 or 4 hot-swappable* 7200RPM/64MB cache (or greater) hard
disks |
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Enterprise class drives: 1.2 million hours MTBF and 247 power-on
operation |
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Interface |
2 x Thunderbolt 2 |
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Interface Transfer Rate |
20Gb/s |
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Performance Benchmark |
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Reads | Writes (MB/s) |
64TB (8-disk) RAID 0: 1330 | 1060 |
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64TB (8-disk) RAID 5: 1130 | 1020 |
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Thunderbolt 2 Technology |
Bidirectional 20Gb/s permits a high-resolution display and RAW 4K video
editing |
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Power-Saving Mode |
Reduce power consumption by pressing the front button to spin down
disks without disrupting daisy chain transfers
(short |
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press initiates power-saving mode; long press turns product off
completely) |
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Daisy Chain |
Connect up to six Thunderbolt-compatible devicesincluding Thunderbolt 2
and LaCie Thunderbolt Series productsto a computer via a single
Thunderbolt cable*** |
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RAID Modes |
Preconfigured HFS+ RAID 5 |
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Hardware RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10 / JBOD |
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Configure RAID using LaCie RAID Manager software |
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Security |
AES 256-bit software encryption |
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Cable management arm |
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Cooling |
Redundant, hot-swappable fans |
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Aluminum front and all-metal enclosure |
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Efficient cooling for long-term reliability |
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Additional Features |
Tool-free component replacement |
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Cable-free fan, disk, and PSU connections |
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Two-step easy access to components |
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Front-facing status LEDs: disks, power, alarm |
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ID button: from front or back, user-friendly way to identify a product
when many are installed in a rack |
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Alarm with mute button |
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System monitoring and email alerts for failure and warning
events |
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Acoustic |
Idle: 50 dB |
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Operating mode: 53 dB |
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Operating max: 69 dB |
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Power Supply |
1 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 250 W |
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2 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 250 W |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
477 44 772 mm | 18.9 1.7 30.4 in. |
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Weight |
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With 8 disks |
20 kg | 44 lbs |
With 4 disks |
18 kg | 39 lbs |
Diskless |
15 kg | 33 lbs |
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System Requirements |
Computer with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt***
port |
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Latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 (see here for drivers
information) / Mac OS X 10.9 or later |
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Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended |
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Software |
Intego Backup Manager Pro |
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LaCie Private-Public (protect data with AES 256-bit
encryption) |
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LaCie RAID Manager (administration console) |
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Box Content |
LaCie 8big Rack |
Internal power supply (dual or single, depending on
model) |
Thunderbolt cable |
Rack mounting kit |
Hard disks (number based on model) |
Empty hard disk trays and screws (for 4-disk model
only) |
Cable management arm kit |
Quick Install Guide |
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Comments |
* Hot swapping will result in data loss in a RAID 0
array. |
** 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. |
*** To achieve full interface bandwidth, connect the product to a
Thunderbolt 2 port on a computer or device. |
-Encryption software is only available
via download and is not available in
Russia. |
--These measurements have been made
under normal conditions, one meter/three feet from the front of the
product. This value may vary with conditions and product
configuration. |
---The 4-disk version ships with a
single PSU, and is therefore not hot-swappable. Purchase an additional PSU
Kit to ensure full redundancy. |
When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one
billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes.
Your computers operating system may use a different standard of
measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed
capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be
available for data
storage. |