The LaCie 18TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 External Hard Drivefrom LaCie 18TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 External Hard Drivefeatures a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that's compatible with devices that use the USB-C interface, including Thunderbolt 4 and 3, USB4 and 3.0, and more devices. Inside is a Seagate IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drive, which spins at 7200 rpm and offers data transfer rates of up to 260 MB/s. The drive is pre-formatted as exFAT, which allows for compatibility with both macOS and Windows systems. If you're using the drive with only one operating system, you can optimize the drive's performance by reformatting it as NFTS for Windows or HFS+/APFS for macOS.

In addition to its warranty, this drive includes a five-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan and a one-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan.

18TB Storage Capacity    1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port    7200 rpm Disk Speed    Speeds of up to 260 MB/s    Seagate IronWolf Pro Drive    Aluminum Unibody Design    Pre-Formatted as exFAT    Rescue Data Recovery Services    Compatible with USB-C Devices    Compatible with Windows & Mac

LaCie Toolkit makes it simple to give important files the essential added protection they need. Back up on demand with one click, schedule daily, weekly, or monthly backups, and sync files and projects across multiple devices.

Turn raw footage into a flawless production with a one-month complimentary membership to Adobe's Creative Cloud All Apps plan.

This is redeemable during product registration and requires a network connection and an Adobe ID. It is not available in all countries.

d2 Professional includes the standards which make this d2 a true professional solution: performance, universal compatibility, and the enhanced reliability of an enterprise-class drive all within an all-aluminum unibody enclosure.

A Seagate IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drive lives inside d2 Professional. Supporting workloads of up to 300TB per year, this powerhouse HDD is specifically designed for high-speed 7200 rpm performance, smooth power management, massive capacity, and 24/7 reliability. And for ultimate peace of mind it's covered by a limited 5-year warranty.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 clearly makes the most sense going forward, which is why LaCie built a high level of performance and compatibility into the d2 Professional. You can expect speeds of up to 260 MB/s for all your epic workflows. The 10 Gb/s USB-C interface also works with USB4, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 3.

Forged from a single sheet of aluminum, the enclosure provides uncommon rigidity for long-term durability.

The whisper-quiet fan and heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure pull heat away from the HDD, keeping it running fast and healthy.

Choose with confidence. The LaCie d2 Professional is backed by a limited 5-year warranty.

Connecting your LaCie drive to your iPad's USB-C port brings extra storage to your iPad and lets you access your files directly from your iPad.

When the unexpected happens, like water damage or a natural disaster, Rescue Services help you defend against data loss and retrieval costs so you can rest easier.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use this on both Windows and Mac as a backup for both?

A: You can use this for backups on both Windows and Mac.

Q: 2. I understand that this drive cannot be daisy-chained with other drives because it has just one port. But I assume I could connect it to just one other external hard drive in order to back up files from that drive to the D2. In other words, the D2 does not have to be connected directly to the computer. Correct?

A: The LaCie 4TB d2 Professional USB 3.1 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LASTHA400080 will only work when connected to a computer.

Q: 3. I need a longer cable to connect this drive to my computer. Closer to 6 feet would be ideal. Any suggestions?

A: BH #KRCU32FF6 would be appropriate for use with the LaCie d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive.

Q: 4. Will this drive work with a late 2014 27" iMac with USB 3 ports?

A: Yes, the LaCie 8TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive can be used on a 2014 27" iMac with USB 3 ports, however transfer speeds will be slower.

Q: 5. Is this a reasonably quiet drive? I have an older 1TB LaCie that looks similar but is quite loud.

A: The LaCie 8TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive BH #LASTHA800080 uses a HDD with moving parts there will be some noise as it operates. If you want a silent drive you should look to a SSD.

Q: 6. I understand that this drive comes pre-formatted as EXFAT, if necessary can it be reformatted to another system?

A: Yes, you can reformat it to any other file system.

Q: 7. Can this drive be formatted in NTSF?

A: Yes this drive can be reformatted on a Windows PC to be NTFS.

Q: 8. Does it need to be plugged in to a wall jack?

A: Yes, it does.

Q: 9. Does this drive support daisy chaining?

A: This drive only has one USB port for its host connection, so it will not be able to daisy chain to another device.

Q: 10. I realize I can't use the Toolkit software with Linux, but can I still use the drive?

A: Yes, the LaCie 18TB d2 Professional can still be used with Linux.