The LaCie 12big Rack Storage Server is the perfect solution for corporate backup and file sharing. It's powered by the industry-standard Windows Storage Server 2008 R2, Microsoft's latest version of the powerful NAS platform. The 12big Rack Storage Server combines block- and file-level storage for Windows or Linux operating systems in a single NAS. It also ships with 6Gb/s Nearline SAS disks, which feature redundant path technology that improves I/O results by more than 40%. All in all, the 12big Rack Storage Server is a comprehensive network storage solution, complete with the software and hardware you need for serious backup or file sharing, right out of the box.