The absolute fastest I/O.

For the 6big, LaCie harnessed the performance potential of the Thunderbolt 3 I/O and maximised breakthrough speeds out of the hard drives. By adding a RAID controller and 7,200 RPM drives, we have reached astonishing 6big speeds of up to 1,400 MB/s in RAID 0 and up to 1,200/1,150 MB/s read/write speeds 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 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 connection².

Compatible with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2

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

Bigger in every way. Except in footprint.

With up to 108 TB (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.

Organise

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 6bigs together, bringing a jaw-dropping 1 PB to your computer.

LaCie RAID Manager

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

Aluminium enclosure:

Dissipates heat significantly better than plastic.

Advanced cooling:

Thermoregulated fans pull heat away from the internal components. Because the fans are redundant, the 6big remain operational even if a fan fails.

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.

USB 3.1:

For universal compatibility, connect to USB-C laptops - and even USB 3.0 computers via the included USB-C to USB-A cable.

Kensington lock compatible:

Tether the product to a fixture to prevent theft.

Specification 

Internal Storage Media

• 6 × hot-swappable* IronWolf Pro 128 MB cache (or greater) hard drives

Interfaces

• 2 × Thunderbolt™ 3
• 1× USB 3.1*

*USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible using included USB-C to USB adaptor cable

Interface Transfer Rates

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

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

Cooling

• 2 × redundant fans
• Heat-dissipating all-aluminium 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

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 10.12 and later/Latest version of Windows® 8 and later Minimum free disk space: 600 MB recommended

Note: Your PC may need updates for the Thunderbolt 3 ports to function properly. See here for more information.

What is Included

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