Designed for photo, video, and audio production, graphic design, backup, and archiving, the 48TB 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 24TB 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.
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 28TB 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.
