Quiet and Reliable Operation
For the best and most reliable cooling system for the 5big Network, LaCie has chosen the Noctua and the NF-P12 fan technology, designed in Austria, and automatically thermoregulated by SMART commands. The nine-blade design and the vortex-control notches of the blower provide superior pressure and airflow performance, all at a volume fewer than 19dBA. The best-in-its-class Noctua is rated at 150,000 hours MTBF, and its ultra-quiet design makes it perfect for even the most noise-sensitive creative environment. This attention to detail allows the 5big Network to be from 15% (seek) to 37% (idle) quieter than traditional 4-disk systems.
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Power Savings
Traditional RAID systems can consume a lot of power, but the 5big Network is different. LaCie has reduced power consumption of this 5-disk solution by 25% compared to the previous 4-disk RAID generations. Moreover, with the “Auto” mode of the triple position power button, the 5big is able to go into standby reducing the power consumption by up to 75%. Thanks to the Wake-on-LAN feature, the 5big Network can be switched back to operating mode from the client side.
Superior Design
Designed by world-famous industrial designer Neil Poulton, the professional aluminum 5big Network tower is robust and reliable with a strong metal enclosure and five lockable drive trays that can be inserted and removed.** Red and blue LED indicators identify each disk, and the glowing blue button adds more than just character—one push will back up an attached external hard disk, USB key or digital camera to the 5big Network. In addition, the 5big Network has been developed to be stackable and enhance any work environment with its space-saving abilities.
Easy to Use
For a unique user experience, the 5big Network includes the LaCie Network Assistant software for Windows, Mac, and Linux to be installed at the client side, and its intuitive and appealing design increase both functionality and usability. With this agent, users have quick access to the shares created in the 5big Network, and can see all the LaCie NAS products in the network.