LaCie has announced its latest enterprise storage device, the 12big Rack Storage Server. Powered by the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2, the 12big Rack is a comprehensive network storage solution that includes everything needed for backup or file sharing, out of the box. LaCie’s new device includes the performance of Quad LANs and comes with 6Gb/s Nearline SAS disks featuring redundant path technology that improves I/O results by over 40%. The 12big rack is available in 9TB to 36TB configurations.
Other features include:
- Intel Quad Core Xeon processor with 4GB RAM, powerful enough to perform multiple parallel tasks and accommodate up to 250 users
- NAS-to-NAS backup and file serving
- I/O ports to connect external storage and integrate as a JBOD array for massive scalability – up to 144TB
- Hardware RAID controller that supports RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 or 60
- Five free PCIe slots for dedicated applications such as 10Gb Ethernet, fibre channel, or InfiniBand
- Configure as an iSCSI target or initiator to allow storage expansion in a cost-effective way
- Available in 9TB, 12TB, 24TB and 36TB capacities
- 5-year Gold Protection Plan for premium support
The protection plan also features a warranty on drives and components in addition to fast product replacement. The LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server is available now and starts at $11,299.00 for the 9TB and ranges up to $17,999 for the 36TB capacity.
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