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TheLaCie 10TB 5big Network 2 5-Bay RAID Serverprovides professional, reliable, central data storage. Instantly store, share and back up from any PC or Mac on your network. With a whopping 10 TB of storage capacity and a total of five drive bays for increasing capacity up to 15 TB, the 5big is further expandable with 2 USB and 2 eSATA ports--giving you all the space you need! Dual Ethernet ports enable you to perform link aggregation and get twice the performance of a single Gigabit Ethernet connection. Recommended for networks of up to 50 users, the 5big Network 2 isthesolution for IT environments seeking high capacity and high data transfer rates.

Courtesy of the secure RAID modes, including RAID 5 and RAID 6, the 5big Network 2 allows you to retain data access, even if one disk should fail. Hot-swappable disk trays even enable maintenance without affecting workflow. "Spare" modes permit a second level of protection, a kind of "automatic maintenance" that will instantly start rebuilding the RAID protection in the event of disk failure. With space for 5 disks, the 5big provides greater capacity than 4-disk solutions in nearly every RAID mode. Additional spare disks are available as an option for immediate replacement (not included).

Get added security and improve data portability by backing up your LaCie 5big Network 2, at your own convenience, to an external hard drive. Accomplish this via the server's USB and eSATA ports using the built-in copy system. The 5big Network 2 also comes equipped with 3 client licenses for Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows, as well as 3 licenses for Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac. This software may be installed on each PC or Mac for client backups to the NAS, and enables you to reliably and efficiently back up your documents, emails, settings and other assets. The software supports compressed, encrypted or image backups, and implements a computer recovery function in the event of system failure. You can also use Windows 7 Backup, if you prefer. The LaCie 5big Network 2 works with Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, too, including Time Machine, making it the perfect partner for your Mac!

Set up an iSCSI share of your 5big Network 2 and mount it as a local share on your computer, in the same manner that external hard drives get mounted when you connect them to your PC or Mac. An iSCSI connection will grant you performance and versatility for professional applications. You can even use the 5big Network 2 as the final backup destination for any server integrating an iSCSI initiator.

Thanks to the 5big Network 2's new widget-like dynamic web interface, administration is simple, convenient and safe. With DHCP and Apipa support, network configuration is quick and automatic. The product integrates easily with existing Windows domains via Active Directory, and enables user, group, share and quota management. Access to administration pages and shares is simple with LaCie Network Assistant. What's more is that the server can provide you with email notifications of events such as backups, disk failures, dangerous temperatures, and more.

The 5big Network 2 assists you in the reduction of power consumption by switching to idle mode (where the disk spins off) after a pre-determined inactivity time. You may also schedule a deep sleep on / off mode, according to your requirements. Courtesy of the Wake-on-LAN feature, the server may be switched back to operating mode from the client side. The 5big Network 2 also integrates UPS support via its USB ports, in order to ensure proper shutdown in the event of a power failure. Additionally, its exclusive durable and elegant aluminum design, by Neil Poulton, makes it your partner in being environmentally conscious, as it's recyclable and ROHS compliant.

High Data Storage Capacity Plus Potential for Expansion

Offers professional, reliable, central data storage. Instantly store, share and back up from any PC or Mac on your network. With a whopping 10 TB of storage capacity and five bays for increasing capacity up to 15 TB, the 5big is further expandable with 2 USB and 2 eSATA ports--giving you all the space you need!

Simple, User-Friendly Setup and Administration

The 5big, powered by LaCie NAS OS 2, features a new widget-like dynamic web interface, the Dashboard, which makes administration simple, convenient and safe--even for novices. With DHCP and Apipa support, network configuration is quick and automatic. Get up and running in a mere 10 minutes. Sophisticated tasks such as RAID management, user management, and NAS-to-NAS backups are made easy. Whether you work with Windows, Mac or Linux, the 5big speaks your language. The storage solution integrates easily with existing Windows domains via Active Directory, and enables user, group, share and quota management. Access to administration pages and shares is simple with LaCie Network Assistant. What's more is that the server can provide you with email notifications of events such as backups, disk failures, dangerous temperatures, and more

A Comprehensive Backup Solution

Get added security and improve data portability by backing up your LaCie 5big Network 2, at your own convenience, to an external hard drive. Accomplish this via the server's USB and eSATA ports using the built-in copy system. The 5big Network 2 also comes equipped with 3 client licenses for Genie Backup Manager Pro for Windows, as well as 3 licenses for Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac. This software may be installed on each PC or Mac for client backups to the NAS, and enables you to reliably and efficiently back up your documents, emails, settings and other assets. The software supports compressed, encrypted or image backups, and implements a computer recovery function in the event of system failure. You can also use Windows 7 Backup, if you prefer. The LaCie 5big Network 2 works with Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, too, including Time Machine, making it the perfect partner for your Mac!

RAID Protection

Courtesy of the secure RAID modes, including RAID 5 and RAID 6, the 5big Network 2 allows you to retain data access, even if one disk should fail. Hot-swappable disk trays even enable maintenance without affecting workflow. "Spare" modes permit a second level of protection, a kind of "automatic maintenance" that will instantly start rebuilding the RAID protection in the event of disk failure. With space for 5 disks, the 5big provides greater capacity than 4-disk solutions in nearly every RAID mode. Additional spare disks are available as an option for immediate replacement (not included). RAID 5, the default mode, is designed for speed, security and capacity. RAID 5+Spare is designed for the same, with added security. RAID 6 specializes in speed and extra security. RAID 1 is best for mirroring (redundant backup), while RAID 0 is designed for both speed and capacity.

Automated NAS Backup

Remove the hassle and potential for human error from the process of backing up your NAS. The new widget-like dynamic web interface, the Dashboard, enables you to replicate the contents of your 5big Network 2 onto an attached USB / eSATA hard drive--or vice-versa. Create automatic backup jobs designed for each of your attached devices. Backups may also be configured to begin automatically every time a USB hard drive is connected to the 5big Network 2. You also have the ability to use your NAS to back up another NAS, whether it's on the local network or remote*. You can even configure a nightly backup of your NAS onto a backup server in a totally different building2

Intelligent Internal File Sharing

Increase your business efficiency via an effective tool for collaboration. All people in the office will enjoy the ability to share files, whether they're on a PC, Mac, or Linux system. Define whether a folder is private or public within the company. For private folders, closely manage access by setting user- or group-level permissions. It's surprisingly simple. Whatever your office's internal file sharing requirements, the 5big Network 2 delivers highly versatile accessibility

Mobility = Productivity

In an ever more mobile world, your employees need access to their files anytime, anywhere. LaCie MyNAS revolutionizes NAS remote access, offering one of the easiest setups in the industry. Simply name your network storage without leaving the Dashboard, and it's ready for access on-the-go. All that's required is an Internet connection. From within a browser, employees are able to download, manage, and upload files remotely. They can even stream image and audio files. A free app for iPhone and iPad affords convenient, immediate access to all your NAS' files and storage capacity--right on your smartphone or tablet

Dual Ethernet

Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports enable you to perform link aggregation and get twice the performance of a single Gigabit Ethernet connection. You can also use failover for an additional layer of security, automatically rerouting transfers from the failed Ethernet link to the healthy one--so your data remains accessible and you experience no hardware failure-induced downtime. Recommended for networks of up to 50 users, the 5big Network 2 is the solution for IT environments seeking high capacity and high data transfer rates

Centralized Printing

You can also simplify the printing scheme of your office by connecting a compatible printer to one of the USB ports on the 5big, enabling instant printing from any networked computer

iSCSI Target

Set up an iSCSI share of your 5big Network 2 and mount it as a local share on your computer, in the same manner that external hard drives get mounted when you connect them to your PC or Mac. An iSCSI connection will grant you performance and versatility for professional applications. You can even use the 5big Network 2 as the final backup destination for any server integrating an iSCSI initiator

Eco Management

The 5big Network 2 assists you in the reduction of power consumption by switching to idle mode (where the disk spins off) after a pre-determined inactivity time. You may also schedule a deep sleep on / off mode, according to your requirements. Courtesy of the Wake-on-LAN feature, the server may be switched back to operating mode from the client side. The 5big Network 2 also integrates UPS support via its USB ports, in order to ensure proper shutdown in the event of a power failure. Additionally, its durable, elegant and heat-dissipating aluminum design makes it your partner in being environmentally conscious, as it's recyclable and ROHS compliant. Plus, the 5big's whisper-quiet smart fan automatically adjusts its spinning speed to suit the internal temperature, consuming minimal energy while cooling the internal components