LaCie 20TB 5big Thunderbolt Series 5-Bay RAID Storage

With up to 785MB/s, immense five-disk capacity, and LaCie proven reliability, the 5big Thunderbolt Series is the perfect complement to a Thunderbolt-compatible Computer for Professional creative workflows. Thunderbolt power for today. Enough capacity for current and future projects.

Thanks to its five disks, the LaCie 5big lets you custom-make RAID configurations for your precise needs. Create a lightening-fast volume with three disks in RAID 0, and a safe volume with two disks in RAID 1. Thanks to Hot-swappable disks, you can simply 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 back up your projects. No downtime, and no Data loss. The LaCie 5big can also be used as a JBOD array.

In the Box: LaCie 5big Thunderbolt Series, External power supply, Thunderbolt cable, CD with User Manual and Software (Intego Backup Manager Pro), Quick Install Guide

Features

More Speed, More Efficient Workflow - Performance to spare for data-heavy applications

RAID Flexibility for Speed and Security - Mac OS RAID and hot-swap for performance and data security

Daisy Chain to Multiply Options - Connect multiple devices for more speed and convenience

Dual Cooling System for Long-Term Reliability - Efficient and near-silent cooling for a long-lasting product

Perfect for Professional Environments - Flexible installation, Real-time monitoring, and three-year Warranty

Specifications

Interface: Dual 10Gb/s Thunderbolt ports for daisy chaining

Interface transfer Rate: Up to 10Gb/s

Average Transfer Rate: 785MB/s read, 695MB/s write

Included Disks: 5x swappable hard disks

Rotational Speed (rpm): 7200rpm

Cache: 64MB or greater

RAID Modes: Preconfigured RAID 0 array; RAID 1 / JBOD configuration using Mac OS Disk Utility

Protocols: Data: PCI Express; Video: Dual-Mode DisplayPort

Data Channels: 10Gb/s independent uplink and downlink

Video Channels: 10Gb/s independent uplink and downlinks

Daisy Chain: Up to six Thunderbolt technology-compatible devices including LaCie Thunderbolt series products, other Thunderbolt technology-compatible devices, and LaCie professional displays

Power: Low power mode allows for daisy chaining

Cables Technology: Thunderbolt cables

Cooling: Aluminum enclosure: Quiet, zero-vibration cooling fan

System Requirements: Computer with Thunderbolt port, Mac OS X 10.6 or greater

Power Supply: 100-240Vca; 47/63Hz

Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.8 x 8.6 x 7.7 in. / 173 x 220 x 196 mm

Weight: 7.6 kg / 16.8 lbs.