A Complete Network Storage Solution Offers performance and scalability at a competitive price point, straight out of the box. Learn more >

Enterprise-Level Performance Server-class components and hardware RAID controller mean server-class performance. Learn more >

Scalability Without Compromise Future-proof your investment with storage potential of up to 144TB. Learn more >

Ready for Mixed Architecture Environments Integrates effortlessly into networks with complete Windows and Linux support. Learn more >

iSCSI and Virtualization Flexibility Make your network storage a virtualization powerhouse. Learn more >

 

A Complete Network Storage Solution

With muscular performance and outstanding scalability at a competitive price point, the LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server is the perfect solution for corporate backup and file sharing. It's powered by the industry-standard Windows™ Storage Server 2008 R2, Microsoft's® latest version of the powerful NAS platform. The 12big Rack Storage Server combines block- and file-level storage for Windows or Linux operating systems in a single NAS. It also ships with 6Gb/s Nearline SAS disks, which feature redundant path technology that improves I/O results by more than 40%. All in all, the 12big Rack Storage Server is a comprehensive network storage solution, complete with the software and hardware you need for serious backup or file sharing, right out of the box.

Enterprise-Level Performance

Thanks to its server-grade components, the 12big Rack Storage Server delivers server-grade performance. Powered by a Intel® Quad Core Xeon™ processor with 4GB RAM, it is powerful enough to perform multiple parallel tasks and is optimized for up to 250 users. It is perfect for NAS-to-NAS backup and file serving. It additionally features a native quad 1Gb LAN for superior network performance. You can leverage the multiple LAN ports for redundancy in case of Ethernet failure or load balancing for improved data transfer. You can even add a second processor and up to 96 GB of RAM to push performance even higher and to adapt to your business' evolving needs.

Scalability Without Compromise

Thanks to its I/O ports, you can connect external storage and integrate it as JBOD array for massive scalability—up to 144TB*. The 12big Rack Storage Server even features a hardware RAID controller, which supports RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 or 60, and manages all your storage without taxing the processor. This lets you "future proof" your investment, because you can increase your storage capacity as you need it, without needing to buy a new storage system. It gives you precise control over your array with automatic and customer RAID configurations and gives you broad flexibility for managing new capacity. It even features five free PCIe slots for dedicated applications such as 10Gb Ethernet, fibre channel, or InfiniBand.

Ready for Mixed Architecture Environments

Thanks to its Windows-native operating system, the 12big Rack Storage Server integrates effortlessly into existing Windows (SMB) and Linux (NFS) network architectures.

It features Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R) service, which automatically replicates data onto multiple servers for superior data availability, turning the 12big Rack Storage server into a centralized backup solution. You can use DFS replication to create copies of data in a centralized location and then back up the replicated copies. For example, it can replicate data stored on servers at the branch office automatically onto a server located at the home office, then back up the home office's server.

iSCSI and Virtualization Flexibility

With the 12big Rack Storage Server, you can create a NAS/SAN hybrid system by configuring iSCSI. As an iSCSI target, its storage will mount on a workstation in the same way as direct-attached storage. This lets audio professionals work directly on centralized network storage, for example. It also gives IT administrators an easy way to allocate storage to multiple specific task-dedicated servers or for any other purpose. Configured as an iSCSI initiator, the 12big Rack Storage Server can connect to any other iSCSI-compatible storage, letting you expand storage in a cost-effective way.

Support for iSCSI also makes the 12big Rack Storage Server a virtualization powerhouse, letting you assign dedicated storage to Virtual Machines. Dedicated CPU cores can be assigned to specific tasks for superior control over computing resources. You can assign a core to manage a mail server, another for backup tasks, and the remainder for running Windows workstations. Virtualization even lets you access the 12big Rack Storage Server through network file system (NFS) protocol, allowing you to configure it as an NFS datastore.

Server-Class Support

Get peace of mind knowing that your network storage device is protected by a 5-year Gold Protection Plan for premium support in your country. This entitles you to a five-year warranty on both drives and components. Advance product swap is included, as part of the warranty. Spare drives are also available for purchase so you have the option to maintain full data protection in a secured RAID configuration. It even features full redundancy on all critical hardware (power supply, fans, and hard disks).

LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Specifications

Processor/Memory :	Processor: 1x Intel E5506 Quad core, 2.13 GHz CPU Memory: 2 x 2GB DDR3 DIMM Memory Type: Fully buffered DIMM technology memory DDR3 DIMM Slots: 12 DDR3-1333 240-pin DIMM sockets
Network Protocols :	NFS, SMB, iSCSI
External Interface :	Input/Output PCI: 3 PCIe 2.0 x8 slots, 3 PCIe 2.0 x4 slots, 1 PCIe 1.1 x4 slot USB: Four USB 2.0-compatible connectors (rear) Serial Ports: One DB9 9-pin connector (rear) Video Port: One standard VGA-compatible 15-pin connector (rear) LAN Ports: • Two 10/100/1000 Mb RJ-45 ports (Intel on-board chipset) • Two 10/100/1000 Mb RJ-45 ports (Intel Pro/1000PT dual-port PCIe board)
Chassis :	2U rackmount chassis, supports low-profile PCIe add-in cards only
Hard Disk Drives :	131003: 1TB SATA 9000179: 2TB Nearline SAS 9000180: 3TB Nearline SAS 131064: 600GB 15krpm SAS
Data Drive Bays :	SAS hot pluggable
Default RAID Level :	RAID5
Operating System :	Windows 2008 Storage Server R2 with iSCSI 3.3 preinstalled on three drives
Height :	87.9 mm (3.46 in.) 2 EIA Units
Width :	447 mm (17.6 in.) IEC Rack Compliant
Depth :	707 mm (27.83 in.)
Weight :	20 kg (44 lbs.) without drives; 30 kg (66 lbs.) with drives
Rack Support :	Rail mount, compatible with four-post rackmount only
Cooling System :	Chassis includes ten hot-swappable redundant system fans for cooling the hard drives, mother-board and PCI cards
Power :	850 W continuous, 1+1 redundant power supplies
Temperature Range :	Operating: 5°C to 35°C Non-Operating: 1°C to 50°C
Humidity :	Non-operating: 8% to 80% non-condensing
Acoustic :	< 7.0 BA (rackmount) in an idle state in a normal office environment (23°C)
Electrostatic Discharge :	15 KV per Intel test specification
Safety Compliance :	Safety and Regulatory approvals EN61000-3-2 and 3-3 CISPR 22 Class A CE, CB and UL/cUL to EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 plus 2nd édition
Reports :	CB report: UL, cUL, IATA - (safety) CE - FCC VCCI (EMI requirements in Japan) RoHS European Directive: 2002/95/EC
Supported Operating Platforms :	Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0; Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003; Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition; Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition; Microsoft Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7
Comments :	*1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 10% less). Capacity and cache memory vary depending upon RAID mode. ** Dual-processor configuration shown. Default system features a single processor.
Warranty :	5-Year Limited Warranty

Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice.

LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server Documentation

User Manual [3.90 MB]

Quick Install Guide [1.21 MB]