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Designed for photo, video, and audio production, graphic design, backup, and archiving, the 8TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array from LaCie has dual 3.5" SATA drive bays, each of which is equipped with a 4TB enterprise-class hard drive, for a total storage capacity of 8TB. Compatible with both Windows and Mac, it supports hardware-controlled RAID 0, which provides improved performance, and RAID 1, which provides 1:1 data redundancy. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available. This 2big comes preformatted as HFS+ for Mac, configured as RAID 0, and connects to your host system using its 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 or USB 3.2 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 440 MB/s. This RAID array may also be used with Thunderbolt 3 hosts and is cooled using its aluminum enclosure with improved heat dissipation, as well as a thermoregulated Noctua cooling fan. Included is a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C cable, an external power supply, and a limited 5-year warranty with data recovery services.
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Key Features
- 2 x 4TB IronWolf Pro SATA 3.5" HDDs
- 2 x SATA 3.5" Drive Bays
- 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
Designed for photo, video, and audio production, graphic design, backup, and archiving, the 8TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array from LaCie has dual 3.5" SATA drive bays, each of which is equipped with a 4TB enterprise-class hard drive, for a total storage capacity of 8TB. Compatible with both Windows and Mac, it supports hardware-controlled RAID 0, which provides improved performance, and RAID 1, which provides 1:1 data redundancy. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available. This 2big comes preformatted as HFS+ for Mac, configured as RAID 0, and connects to your host system using its 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 or USB 3.2 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 440 MB/s. This RAID array may also be used with Thunderbolt 3 hosts and is cooled using its aluminum enclosure with improved heat dissipation, as well as a thermoregulated Noctua cooling fan. Included is a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C cable, an external power supply, and a limited 5-year warranty with data recovery services.
LaCie External HDD Overview
General Features
Fast Performance
Enable fast large file transfers and seamless 4K video editing thanks to optimized performance with transfer speeds up to 440 MB/s.
Loads of Capacity
Up to 8TB of storage for large-scale projects and long-term archiving.
Hot-Swappable Drives
Remove and replace drives while the 2big is still operating.
RAID Configurations
LaCie Toolkit offers step-by-step assistance with RAID setup. For the best speeds and capacity, choose RAID 0. For data redundancy, choose RAID 1.
Universal Compatibility
With a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C cable cable, connecting a variety of devices is easy.
UPC: 763649131473
LaCie External HDD Specs
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LaCie External HDD Reviews
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Are the hard drives included?
Are the hard drives included?
Yes, hard drives are included with this LaCie 8TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array.
Date published: 2022-05-26
Is it compatible with Windows 7?
Is it compatible with Windows 7?
You can format the LaCie 8TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array to be used with Windows.
Date published: 2022-10-03
Is this compatible with Big Sur Mac Software. ...
Is this compatible with Big Sur Mac Software. Does your disk utility support it??
Yes. The LaCie 2big RAID and the LaCie RAID Manager are both compatible with Mac OS version Big Sur. Please see the compatibility chart.
https://www.lacie.com/support/kb/compatibility-with-macos-big-sur/
Date published: 2020-12-14
Can this connect to a late 2015 Apple IMAC?
Can this connect to a late 2015 Apple IMAC?
You would have to use a USB-C to USB-A adapter to connect the LaCie 16TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array to your iMac, but it should work.
Date published: 2023-01-17
It said that this is formatted for MAC, is there ...
It said that this is formatted for MAC, is there another model specifically formatted for Windows?
No but you can easily reformat it for Windows once the product is in your hands.
Date published: 2021-01-06
Can I use this with Mac 10.10.5?
Can I use this with Mac 10.10.5?
The minimum system requirements for the LaCie 16TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array is macOS 10.12. But their manual mention to use FAT32 format for older Windows and Mac computers.
Date published: 2021-02-01
If one drive goes bad after the warranty, does a ...
If one drive goes bad after the warranty, does a similarly sized drive need to take its place or can you put in a larger one (assuming it is in RAID mode, not JBOD)?
If you want to continue to use it in RAID, they will need to be identical. If you intend to use it in JBOD, it could be larger.
Date published: 2020-09-25
In the future if I want to expand storage, can I ...
In the future if I want to expand storage, can I swap out the hard drives?
The internal drives can be replaced by the user. However, I would suggest to contact LaCie to do this while it's still under LaCie warranty. Tampering with the internal drives will void manufacturer warranty.
Date published: 2020-02-20