Designed for photo, video, and audio production, graphic design, backup, and archiving, the LaCie 28TB 2big USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Arrayfrom LaCie 28TB 2big USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Arrayhas dual 3.5" SATA drive bays, each of which is equipped with a 14TB enterprise-class hard drive, for a total storage capacity of 28TB. 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.

2 x 14TB 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    Preconfigured as HFS+ and RAID 0    Hardware Controller    Transfer Speeds up to 490 MB/s    Thermoregulated Noctua Cooling Fan    Windows & Mac Compatible

Enable fast large file transfers and seamless 4K video editing thanks to optimized performance with transfer speeds up to 490 MB/s.

Up to 28TB of storage for large-scale projects and long-term archiving.

Remove and replace drives while the 2big is still operating.

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.

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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this drive compatible with Apple's M1 Max chip? Does it actually work well with the M1 Max chip?

A: Yes, according to LaCie's support page the 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 is compatible with M1 Mac computers and macOS Big Sur. For more information on drivers and compatibility for LaCie products, please see this webpage: https://www.lacie.com/support/kb/compatibility-with-macos-big-sur/

Q: 2. Can the Thunderbolt port power a MacBook Pro?

A: The port on the LaCie 32TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (Black) BH #LASTLG320004 is for data only and does not supply power to a laptop.

Q: 3. Can this drive be used in non-RAID mode? I'm aware of the risk of data loss, but I just want 40TB of storage.

A: The LaCie 40TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (Black) BH #LASTLG400004 can be used in JBOD mode.

Q: 4. Can this be used on a network as a NAS drive ?

A: The LaCie 40TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (Black), BH #LASTLG400004, can not be used as a NAS.

Q: 5. It said that this is formatted for MAC, is there another model specifically formatted for Windows?

A: No but you can easily reformat it for Windows once the product is in your hands.

Q: 6. is there Db rating on the fan ?

A: 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."

Q: 7. Can this connect to a late 2015 Apple IMAC?

A: 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.

Q: 8. Can I change from RAID 1 back to RAID O. I've filling up the drive at RAID 1 and thought I would free up 16TB if I use RAID 0?

A: You cannot switch RAID modes without loosing the data on the drives.

Q: 9. Does IronWolf pro nas HDD works in it?

A: The LaCie 16TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array BH #LASTLG160004 comes pre loaded with 16TB( 2x8TB) drives.

Q: 10. Are the hard drives included?

A: Yes, hard drives are included with this LaCie 8TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array.