LaCie 6Big Thunderbolt 3

PERFORMANCE

THUNDERBOLT 3: THINK BIGGER. DELIVER FASTER.

THE ABSOLUTE FASTEST I/O.

For the 6big and 12big, LaCie harnessed the breakthrough performance potential of the Thunderbolt 3 I/O and squeezed the absolute best speeds out of the hard drives. We added a hardware RAID controller and 7200RPM drives, and the result is astonishing 12big speeds of up to 2600MB/s—and 2400MB/s in RAID 5.

FOR LIGHTNING-FAST VIDEO WORKFLOWS.

That kind of speed can slash time off nearly every task in your post-production workflow. Ingest hours of RAW footage from a Blackmagic® cinema camera into Adobe® Premiere® Pro in a fraction of the time. Then edit multiple streams of ProRes 422 (HQ), ProRes 4444 XQ, as well as uncompressed HD 10-bit and 12-bit video. For big projects packed with high-def clips, thumbnail and preview rendering becomes much more responsive.

AND FOR YOUR SMARTEST WORKSPACE.

With double the video bandwidth of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 lets you daisy chain dual 4K displays or a single 5K display to the LaCie 12big or 6big. With two 4K displays, you can spread out your workspace by dedicating one display to your timeline and the other to previewing 4K footage, for example. It’s even possible to power a compatible laptop through the Thunderbolt 3 connection***.

Compatible with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2

It’s possible to connect the 6big and 12big to devices with previous generations of Thunderbolt. Just use a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately).

CAPACITY

BIGGER IN EVERY WAY. EXCEPT IN FOOTPRINT.

With up to 120TB (12big) or 60TB (6big) on your desktop, you can safely store massive amounts of ultra hi-res footage.

CONSOLIDATE

Instead of buying a new storage device every time you need more capacity, invest up front in a future-proof, RAID-protected solution. Improve data access and security, which can save money in the long term.

ORGANIZE

Divide your storage into multiple volumes according to your workflow. Create one volume for ingesting transcoded clips and current projects and another for archiving final footage.

EXPAND

Thunderbolt 3 lets you daisy chain up to six devices to a computer via a single cable. So you could connect up to six LaCie 12big together, bringing a jaw-dropping 720TB to your computer.

ENTERPRISE CLASS

FIELD-PROVEN RELIABILITY FOR MAXIMUM CONFIDENCE.

Both LaCie 12big and 6big feature 256MB cache, 7200RPM Seagate enterprise-class drives for superb accessibility, reliability, and robust performance.
Designed to operate 24×7 on 16-bay racks (instead of 8×5 operations for traditional hard drives), these HDD are rated for 8760 hours of operation per year for extraordinary availability.
The products also feature a five-year limited warranty that covers drives, enclosure, and spare parts—ensuring a solid, long-term investment.

LACIE RAID MANAGER

Powerful features, straightforward setup. The redesigned LaCie RAID Manager gives you an intuitive interface to administer the LaCie 12big and 6big.

DESIGN

OUR BIGGEST DESIGN FOR THE MOST EXACTING VIDEO PROS.

• Compact Footprint: Get massive capacity on your desktop in a footprint that’s smaller than an iPad Air® (59 vs 62 in2).
• Front-accessible drives: Conveniently and quickly remove and replace drives from the front of the product. Keep track of drive health and RAID build status with the front-facing drive status LEDs.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• LaCie 12big or 6big Thunderbolt 3
• Power cable
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 40Gb/s or USB 3.1 10Gb/s) cable
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• Hard disks
• Quick Install Guide

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity

24TB, 36TB, 48TB & 60TB

Internal Storage Media

12 or 6 × hot-swappable* enterprise-class 7200RPM 64MB cache (or greater) hard disks

Interfaces

2 × Thunderbolt™ 3
1 × USB 3.1**
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible using included USB-C to USB adapter cable

Interface Transfer Rates

Thunderbolt 3: 40Gb/s
USB 3.1: 10Gb/s

Performance Benchmark

Thunderbolt 3 (reads | writes in MB/s):***

12big RAID 0: 2600 | 1700
12big RAID 5: 2400 | 1200
6big RAID 0: 1400 | 1400
6big RAID 5: 1200 | 1150

USB 3.1 (reads | writes in MB/s):

12big RAID 0: 400 | 400
12big RAID 5: 350 | 350
6big RAID 0: 400 | 400
6big RAID 5: 350 | 350

Interface Technology

Both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 through a single reversible USB-C cable
Bi-directional, dual-protocol, and supports dual 4K displays or one 5K display

Daisy Chain

Connect up to five Thunderbolt 3 or one USB 3.1 device or a high-resolution display via a single USB-C cable

RAID Modes

0/1/5/6/10/50
Redesigned LaCie RAID Manager for easy hardware RAID selection and management

Security

Kensington® lock compatible
LaCie Private-Public for AES 256-bit software encryption▲

Cooling

4 or 2 × redundant fans
Heat-dissipating all-aluminum enclosure

Additional Features

Front-facing status LEDs for disk, power, and alarm events
System monitoring, audible alarm, and email alerts for failure and warning events via LaCie RAID manager

Power Supply

12big: 100-240V; 50/60Hz; 400W
6big: 100-240V; 50/60Hz; 250W

Dimensions (W × H × D)

12big: 161 × 447 × 237 mm | 6.3 × 17.6 × 9.3 in.
6big: 161 × 225 × 237 mm | 6.3 × 8.9 × 9.3 in.

Weight

12big:
48TB: 16.4 kg | 36.2 lbs
72TB: 17.6 kg | 38.9 lbs
96TB: 17.6 kg | 38.9 lbs
120TB: 17.6 kg | 38.9 lbs

6big:
24TB: 9.3 kg | 20.5 lbs
36TB: 9.9 kg | 21.8 lbs
48TB: 9.9 kg | 21.8 lbs
60TB: 9.9 kg | 21.8 lbs

Minimum System Requirements

Computer with a USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1) or USB Type-A port
Latest version of Mac OS® X 10.10 and later / Latest version of Windows® 8 and later Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
Note: Your PC may need updates for the Thunderbolt 3 ports to function properly.

Software

• Intego® Backup Manager Pro
• Genie® Backup Manager Pro
• LaCie Private-Public
• LaCie RAID Manager
• Download product software from 12big | 6big.

What’s Included

• LaCie 12big or 6big Thunderbolt 3
• Power cable
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 40Gb/s or USB 3.1 10Gb/s) cable
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• Hard disks Quick Install Guide

Comments

* Hot swapping will result in data loss in a RAID 0 array.
** USB limitations: a single volume mounts on the host, and speeds are limited to approximately 400MB/s.
*** Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as RAID mode, RAID configuration, and disk capacity.
▲ Encryption software is only available via download and is not available in Russia.