6-Bay Desktop RAID Storage

Think bigger—we've got you covered. With up to 120TB of capacity on your desktop, up to 2600MB/s speeds, and RAID 5/6, the LaCie 12big and 6big Thunderbolt 3 lets you rein in the stampede of data from ultra hi–res cameras.

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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 (Mac only)

Macs with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 ports can experience high-end transfer rates with LaCie Thunderbolt 3 professional solutions. Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (sold separately) provides easy connection between LaCie Thunderbolt 3 solutions and Macs with earlier generations of Thunderbolt technology.

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.

Manufacturer Part Number
STFK12000400
EAN/UPC
0763649122013,763649122013
Full Product Specifications

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LaCie Big6-12: LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3:

Capacity: 12TB:

Internal Storage Media: 12 or 6 × hot-swappable* IronWolf Pro 128MB cache (or greater) hard drives
Compatibility list
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: 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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. See here for more information.
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.