LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has announced a new 2-bay network-attached storage solution (NAS): the LaCie 2big NAS with a design by Neil Poulton. It’s available in 0TB and 6TB capacities with pricing starting at US$299.

Powered by a 2GHz processor and improved file system, the 2big NAS delivers speeds up to 100MB/s, ensuring employees can share files from any Mac, PC or Linux workstation, according to Erwan Girard, Professional Business Unit manager at LaCie. It offers multiple levels of security including RAID 1 for data mirroring.

LaCie 2big NAS ensures a complete backup of any Mac, PC or Linux workstation. Users can choose from the popular Time Machine and Windows 7 Backup software, or the included LaCie backup software. Consistent automatic backup means users can restore lost files instantly, says Girard.