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 Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:00 pm Post subject: LaCie Announces Bolt3: 2 TB External SSD at 2.8 GBps over T |
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<p align="center"> </p><p><p>LaCie this week has introduced its first external solid-state storage solution using Thunderbolt. The Bolt<sup>3</sup> uses two M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 mode to enable 2 TB of storage as well as up to 2800 MB/s data rate, which is the highest level of performance offered by an available commercial DAS device. The Bolt<sup>3</sup> is being advertised for video professionals who edit 4K (and up) video.</p>
<p>The LaCie Bolt<sup>3</sup> (STFF2000400) packs in two 1 TB SSDs in M.2 form-factor that work in RAID 0 mode to enable up to 2800 MB/s read and up to 2200 MB/s write speeds. Seagate, the owner of the LaCie brand, does not disclose which SSDs and/or RAID controller the device has under the hood, but Seagate states that the Bolt<sup>3</sup> was designed with long-term reliability in mind. This might imply that the device uses drives with high endurance (although, we cannot say whether the maker uses datacenter-grade SSDs). The external storage solution can realize its whole potential when connected to a TB3-enabled computer using the active Thunderbolt 3 cable that is bundled with the device. The Bolt<sup>3</sup> also has another TB3 receptacle so to daisy chain more Thunderbolt 3 devices (storage or display) or even charge them (the Bolt<sup>3</sup> has its own external PSU).</p>
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<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 550px;">
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<td align="center" colspan="2">LaCie Bolt<sup>3</sup> Specifications</td>
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<td align="center">STFF2000400</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">SSD Model</td>
<td align="center">2 × SSDs</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Controller</td>
<td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1">unknown</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">NAND Flash</td>
<td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1">MLC NAND</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Form-Factor, Interface</td>
<td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1">M.2-2280, PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.2</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Sequential Read</td>
<td align="center" rowspan="1">2800 MB/s</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Sequential Write</td>
<td align="center">2200 MB/s</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Random Read IOPS</td>
<td align="center" rowspan="1">unknown</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Random Write IOPS</td>
<td align="center" rowspan="1">unknown</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Pseudo-SLC Caching</td>
<td align="center" colspan="1">unknown</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">DRAM Buffer</td>
<td align="center" colspan="1">unknown</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Security</td>
<td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1">Software-based AES-256 encryption</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Warranty</td>
<td align="center" colspan="1" rowspan="1">2 years</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">MSRP</td>
<td align="center">$1999</td>
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<p>From an aesthetic point of view, the LaCie Bolt<sup>3</sup> is designed to be seen on a desk. It is made of black aluminum, it features a blue LED on the backside and the enclosure is tilted by 45° to its stand. The mounting mechanism uses neodymium magnets that firmly attach the Bolt<sup>3</sup> to its stand, but allow to quickly detach it and transport anywhere. Users can have the drive flat as well. To ensure long-term reliability of SSDs inside, the Bolt<sup>3</sup> also has active cooling.</p>
<p>The LaCie Bolt<sup>3</sup> belongs to the company’s limited edition series which are designed to promote performance as well as eye-catching design. This means it doesn't come cheap. The LaCie Bolt<sup>3</sup> 2 TB will be available this quarter for $1999, which is well beyond the price of consumer SSD storage and more than one would have to pay for a DIY 2 TB Thunderbolt 3 external storage solution. As the LaCie Bolt<sup>3</sup> is the fastest off-the-shelf external storage solution available today, the manufacturer wants to charge a premium.</p>
<p><div>Gallery: LaCie Announces Bolt3: 2 TB External SSD with 2.8 GB/s Data-Rate<div>      </div></div></p>
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Source: AnandTech
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