Network Storage for Offices
The LaCie 2big Network 2 offers professional, reliable, central storage for instantly storing, sharing, and backing up from any PC or Mac on your network. Manage your small office network easily with this full-featured file server, recommended for networks with up to 20 users. You can also use your 2big Network 2 as a print server and expand its capacity by connecting external hard drives into the external ports (USB and eSATA).


A Complete Backup Solution
Get extra security and increase data portability by backing up your 2big Network 2—on your own schedule—to an external hard drive through its USB and eSATA ports using the built-in copy system. The 2big Network 2 also comes with three client licenses for Genie® Backup Manager Pro™ for Windows® and three licenses for Intego® Backup Manager Pro™ for Mac. This software can be installed on each PC or Mac for client backups to the NAS, and lets you reliably and efficiently back up your documents, emails, settings, or other digital assets. The LaCie 2big Network 2 is also compatible with Mac OS X 10.7, including Time Machine®, making it an ideal partner for your Mac.


RAID Protection
You can easily and safely change your RAID mode using the 2big Network 2's web interface. For maximum capacity, choose a RAID 0 array of the two hard drives (your data is not protected in case of disk failure). For maximum protection, choose RAID 1 for automatic mirroring of one disk to the other (available capacity = 50%). This mode allows data protection in case of a 1-disk failure. The hot-swappable disk trays even allow maintenance without affecting your workflow; a defective disk can be replaced easily without having to turn off the 2big Network 2. Extra spare disks are available as an option for immediate replacement.


USB Direct Connection
You can connect your 2big Network 2 directly to your computer through a USB cable to access a dedicated USBShare folder of up to 500GB like a normal external hard drive. This unique feature allows you to gain extra flexibility and mobility for customized usage, so you'll be able to format this USB Share in your preferred file system using your computer.


A Truly User-Friendly Interface
The LaCie NAS OS 2.0 represents a significant update to its line of network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It features a simplified graphical user interface, the Dashboard. The LaCie NAS OS 2.0 Dashboard offers unprecedented ease of use and a quick learning curve, even for NAS novices. Its customizable, widget-based navigation system lets you focus on the tasks you use most, and minimize those you don't.


Eco-Management
The LaCie 2big Network 2 helps you to reduce power consumption by switching to idle mode (disk spins off) after a determined inactivity time. Also, you can schedule a deep sleep on/off mode according your needs. Thanks to the Wake-on-LAN feature, it can be switched back to operating mode from the client side. The 2big Network 2 also integrates UPS support** through its USB port to ensure proper shutdown in case of power failure. On top of that, its exclusive aluminum heat sink design makes it your ecological partner—it's recyclable and ROHS-compliant.