LaCie which has teamed up with Symwave to introduce 2Big USB 3.0 – the first dual hard disk RAID storage solution based on the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 standard. Companies like LaCie and Symwave are looking forward to a world where USB 3.0 will replace the current USB 2.0 standard and we will all be ready to enjoy lots of USB 3.0-ready gadgets and devices.That’s why LaCie has partnered up with Symwave to introduce the world’s first USB 3.0 dual-drive RAID storage solution.
The LaCie 2Big External Drive is includes two 3.5-inch hard drives for a total capacity of up to 4TB. Its hard drives can operate in RAID 0 and RAID 1. LaCie 2Big Dual-Drive RAID Storage Solution is connects to computer via USB 3.0 port, that providing bandwidth to 5 Gbps. The 2Big USB 3.0 offers performance up to 275 MB/s and it will be bundled with backup software for Mac and PC users.
The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 will be available in early 2010 and will be showcased at CES 2010, January 7-10, 2009 in both the USB-IF Pavilion (South Hall #30769) and Symwave’s private suite at the Las Vegas Hilton (Suite #2900).