Designed for photo, video, and audio production, graphic design, backup, and archiving, the 36TB 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 18TB enterprise-class hard drive, for a total storage capacity of 36TB. 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 490 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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LaCie 36TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array
Key Features
- 2 x 18TB 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 36TB 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 18TB enterprise-class hard drive, for a total storage capacity of 36TB. 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 490 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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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 490 MB/s.
Loads of Capacity
Up to 36TB 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: 763649161159
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LaCie External HDD Reviews
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Hello, Would you mind telling me if this Array ...
Hello, Would you mind telling me if this Array can be to format to Exfat 36 TB?
Yes, you can format this unit to ExFAT if you desired.
Date published: 2021-06-14
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
Does IronWolf pro nas HDD works in it?
Does IronWolf pro nas HDD works in it?
The LaCie 16TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array BH #LASTLG160004 comes pre loaded with 16TB( 2x8TB) drives.
Date published: 2022-11-30
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
The LACie web site shows memory card slots for ...
The LACie web site shows memory card slots for CFexpress Type B and CFast 2.0 and SD - ( yet there are only two slots) The B&H website only references CFast and SD ? Does this device read CFexpress Type B cards (used by Canon R5 and other cameras)?
Yes, the LaCie 16TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array will be able to handle CFexpress B, CFast 2.0, and SD card slots,
Date published: 2022-11-08
is there Db rating on the fan ?
is there Db rating on the fan ?
A noise rating for the LaCie 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array is not available. In the data sheet, LaCie states that the internal Noctua fan is "whisper-quiet."
Date published: 2024-03-25