LaCie Little Big Disk User manual

The Fastest Connection
This new high-speed cable technology connects computers and
electronic devices together like never before. Thunderbolt technology
supports two 10Gb/s bi-directional channels from a single port, the
fastest data connection available on a personal computer. At 10Gb/s,
a full-length HD movie can be transferred in less than 30 seconds.
The fast Thunderbolt technology transfer rates will be vital to
multiple environments as consumers and professionals continue
to manage the ever-growing amount of digital media. Content
creation, IT administration, data and content delivery, digital
libraries, and home storage will all benefit from this new and
dynamic performance. While it once may have taken hours to back
up servers or hundreds of 2K HD files, an IT administrator or an
editor can see hundreds of gigabytes of data and large format
media copied in a fraction of that time.
Consider a video project that must be delivered to multiple sites. The
original HD camera footage can be quickly copied in the field to
multiple drives on the same daisy chain. Once the high-speed copies
are finished, the lightweight drives can be rushed to their respective
destinations for plug and play connectivity and fast data downloads.
Thunderbolt technology also guarantees sustained transfer rates
with very low latency. This means that video editors and graphic
artists will never lose a frame when working on their high resolution
HD projects. As well, sound designers will benefit from low latency
by a significant reduction in phase distortion and much more
accurate time synchronization between audio and video.
Be the First. Get the Fastest.
From LaCie.
Next-Generation Storage
Developed by Intel®and brought to market with technical collaboration
from Apple®, Thunderbolt™* technology transforms the foundation
of peripheral connectivity. By working closely with Intel and Apple to
forge this exciting new era of storage, LaCie continues its rich history
of leading the industry with breakthrough products that empower
professionals and consumers alike.
The road leading to the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt began at the Intel
Developer Forum in September 2010. At the Forum, a LaCie storage
prototype exceeded transfer rates of 700MB/s while daisy-chained
between a computer and monitor. The Little Big Disk Thunderbolt is
the first in a wave of new LaCie products that will bring astonishingly
fast transfer rates to digital content creators, film and video editors,
graphic artists, IT professionals, and, of course, to everyone’s home.
Support for Existing Protocols
Thunderbolt technology supports both data and display protocols
simultaneously over a single cable. Integrating the two communication
methods (PCI Express and DisplayPort) enables new and exciting ways
to simplify our lives at home and the office. Both protocols on the
same cable allow the creation of even thinner laptops while limiting
the amount of connections between devices. This powerful yet flexible
technology can connect to a wide variety of devices, such as peripherals,
displays, storage, docking stations, audio/video devices, and more.
Using copper cables, the Thunderbolt technology offers transfer rates
superior to rackmount fibre channel storage. These cables have a
proven track record of extraordinary flexibility and durability, no matter
where they are used. Further, the cables easily fit into a Mini DisplayPort
interface to assure backward compatibility with numerous displays.
Little Big Disk Thunderbolt™
Aluminum
Preconfigured
Striped Set
• Thunderbolt technology on the go: up to 10Gb/s
• Compact aluminum design by Neil Poulton
• Built-in RAID 0 for superior speed
• Daisy-chainable for up to 6 peripherals
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON

Heat Sink
Design
Standard
Design
LaCie heat sink design provides enhanced heat dissipation
Thunderbolt technology
enabled computer
Little Big Disk Thunderbolt
Monitor
THUNDERBOLT DAISY CHAIN
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**1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5–10% less)
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respective owners. Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and are subject to change without notice. Available capacity varies by region. www.lacie.com
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Daisy Chain and Multi-Tasking Throughput
Thunderbolt technology supports daisy-chaining up to six computer
peripherals. Devices such as the LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt will
include two ports to join a daisy chain with compatible peripherals
such as hard drives, monitors, cameras, etc.
A single cable attached to one of the ports provides two channels
of up to 10Gb/s in both directions. This means that video and data
can be pushed both ways without compromising the bandwidth. On
a single line, an editor can digitize HD from a video source while
playing high resolution images on a display
Solid-State Drives and Tough Casing
With capacities up to 1TB, the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt can store
everything you need. We offer two models that integrate the latest
in storage technology: solid-state drives (SSDs), which are safer
and more reliable than traditional hard drives. The dual disks are
preconfigured as a striped RAID set, providing enhanced performance
and security. SSDs can even support multiple streams of uncompressed
video and multichannel audio, which makes the Little Big Disk
Thunderbolt ideal for creative professionals who work with large
files—and short timelines.
The Little Big Disk Thunderbolt is also enclosed in LaCie’s classic
d2 casing. Not only is it constructed of sturdy aluminum but its heat
sink design provides efficient heat dissipation to remove any
possibility of failure due to high temperatures.
Little Big Disk Thunderbolt™
Thunderbolt Performance—On the Go
Adding the Thunderbolt technology to a mobile drive brings the power
and transfer rates previously reserved for fibre channel rackmount
storage to the palm of your hand. The Little Big Disk Thunderbolt
weighs just 1.5 lbs., making it a mobile powerhouse.
A journalist can easily carry the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt with his
camera and laptop when covering a remote story. Rather than waiting
to cut a package at the station or in a mobile van, the journalist can
quickly download his footage and edit in the field. Thanks to the Little
Big Disk Thunderbolt’s mobility and performance, the time to get a
package on air will be considerably reduced.
Little Big Disk Thunderbolt SSD Little Big Disk Thunderbolt SSD Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 7200RPM
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240GB 500GB 1TB
Item Description
Item Number
Item Capacity**
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON