LaCie Reveals Scalable 5big Network 2

LaCie is looking to keep your business connected, and more importantly, locked and loaded when it comes to storage. Today, the company announced its professional 5-bay RAID server is now available in a diskless model. Now, users can get all the benefits of the 5big Network 2, designed by Neil Poulton, but with the flexibility to scale their storage and security as they desire – making it an efficient investment for resourceful professionals and small businesses alike. The 5big Network 2 also offers RAID modes 5 and 6, which provide automatic, hardware-level data protection. If a single disk fails, simply replace it without turning off the appliance or losing a single byte of data.


It's compatible with Time Machine and Windows 7 Backup, and has twin LAN ports while supporting speeds up to 70MB/sec. For travel-bound employees, the 5big Network 2 features remote access. This allows them to share files anywhere with an Internet connection – ensuring data accessibility for those last minute presentations. Employees can even share files from their iPhone or iPad by installing LaCie's free iOS app, MyNAS.


The 5big Network 2 is available in diskless, 5TB, 10TB, and 15TB capacities through the LaCie Online Store and LaCie Storage Partners starting at the suggested retail price of $349.00.