LaCie 2big RAID
Professional Desktop RAID Storage


LaCie 2big RAID


Lacie Products
LaCie 2big RAID Series
LaCie 2big RAID - 8TB
#STHJ8000800
Our Price: $520.00
LaCie 2big RAID - 16TB
#STHJ16000800
Our Price: $780.00
LaCie 2big RAID - 28TB
#STHJ28000800
Our Price: $1,248.00

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Overview:

Ideal for creative professionals who need reliable photo backup and seamless video editing, 2big RAID delivers up to 28TB of trusted desktop storage. Easy-to-configure hardware RAID 0/1 enables versatile speed, capacity, and data redundancy, while LaCie RAID Manager sends alerts about drive and system health. IronWolf Pro drives support fast, smooth workflows with 7200-RPM performance and long-term reliability. Hot swappable drives are easy to replace when needed, even while 2big RAID is running. And if a natural disaster or accident strikes, rest easy with 5-year Rescue Data Recovery Services.

Professional RAID Made Easy

  • Fast Performance: Speeds of up to 440MB/s enable fast large-file transfers and seamless 4K video editing.
  • Loads of Capacity: Offering up to 28TB of storage for large-scale projects and long-term archiving.
  • Hot-Swappable Drives: Easily remove and replace drives while 2big is still operating.
  • Simple RAID Configuration: New to RAID? LaCie Toolkit offers step-by-step assistance with setup. For the best speeds and capacity, choose RAID 0. For data redundancy, choose RAID 1.
  • Universal Compatibility: With a USB-C port for the latest computers and a USB 3.0 adapter, connecting to a variety of devices is easy.

Key Features

  • Up to 28TB of desktop RAID storage
  • Transfer speeds of up to 440MB/s
  • 7200-RPM/64MB cache (or greater) IronWolf® Pro enterprise-class hard drives
  • Innovative design with 2-bay RAID for reliability
  • LaCie® Toolkit offers step-by-step RAID configuration
  • LaCie RAID Manager monitors drive
  • Backed by 5-year Rescue Data Recovery Services

What's Included

  • LaCie® ® 2big RAID
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) cable
  • USB 3.0 cable
  • External power supply
  • Quick Install Guide

Features:

Professional RAID Made Easy.

Whether you’re a seasoned creative pro or just getting started, the LaCie 2big family has something for everyone: a docking solution with an array of helpful ports and card slots; hardware RAID 0/1 for controlling speed, capacity, or data redundancy; huge capacity for archiving; smooth USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 speeds; Rescue Data Recovery services for long-term peace of mind; and enterprise-class drives dishing out intense performance so you can do what you do—better.


Fierce Internal Hard Drives

IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drives live inside our latest-gen 2big solutions—and they’re the secret sauce to sprinting past goals and deadlines. Supporting up to 300TB/year workloads, they’re specifically designed for RAID and high-speed 7200-RPM performance, delivering smooth power management, massive capacity, and 24×7 reliability. And for ultimate peace of mind they’re covered by a 5-year warranty.

Rescue Data Recovery Services

When it comes to unpredictable events such as water damage to your studio or a natural disaster, we’ve got your back. 2big includes Rescue Data Recovery Services lasting the length of your warranty. We’ll work tirelessly to help you save your data and money with one in-lab recovery service.


Hardware RAID. Simplified.

Whether you’re new to 2-bay hardware RAID or a seasoned pro, LaCie RAID Manager makes it easy to configure any 2big for speed, capacity, or data redundancy. It even helps you monitor the system’s health via email notifications.


Compatible with Mac/Windows

RAID 0 - For PERFOMANCE
Stripe Mode: Drives are striped together and function like one large drive, enabling max speed and capacity.

Next-Generation USB-C Computers

RAID 1 - For REDUNDANCY
Mirror Mode: Drives mirror each other, meaning data is automatically the same on both drives. If one fails, the other has your back.

Any PC/Mac with USB 3.0

JBOD - For FLEXIBILITY
Just a Bunch of Disks: Drives function independently, offering two separate drives in one enclosure.

Specifications:

  STHJ4000800 STHJ8000800 STHJ16000800 STHJ28000800
Capacity: 4 TB 8 TB 16 TB 28 TB
Storage Type HDD (enterprise class)
Interface 1 × USB 3.1
Max. Speeds 440MB/s* 440MB/s* 440MB/s* 490MB/s*
Interface Transfer Rates Thunderbolt 3: 40Gb/s
USB-C: 5Gb/s
USB 3.0: 5Gb/s
Interface Technology Thunderbolt 3: Bi-directional, dual protocol, and supports dual 4K displays or one 5K display.
RAID Preconfigured HFS+ RAID 0
Hardware RAID 0/1/JBOD
Security Kensington® lock compatible
Cooling Aluminum enclosure with improved internal heat dissipation
‭Thermoregulated Noctua‭®‭ cooling fan: effective and whisper-quiet cooling
Additional Features System monitoring and email alerts for failure and warning events
Front-facing drive status LEDs
Minimum System Requirements Thunderbolt 3: Computer with USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C) or USB Type-A port

Operating system:
  • Thunderbolt 3: Latest version of macOS® 10.12 and later / Windows® 10 or later required
  • USB 3.0: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Software LaCie Toolkit Software Suite
LaCie RAID Manager (provides system monitoring and email alerts for temperature or RAID events)

* Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as chosen interface, RAID mode, and disk capacity.
** Maximum theoretical bus speed.


Retail Packaging Product Dimensions Box Dimensions Master Carton Dimensions Pallet Dimensions
Length (in/mm): 8.543in/217mm 7.087in/180mm 14.331in/364mm 47.992in/1219mm
Width (in/mm): 4.646in/118mm 11.89in/302mm 11.968in/304mm 40in/1016mm
Depth (in/mm): 3.673in/93.3mm 9.409in/239mm 9.606in/244mm 46.26in/1175mm
Weight (lb/kg): 6.173lb/2.8kg 7.496lb/3.4kg 15.873lb/7.2kg 630.522lb/286kg
Quantities
Boxes per Master Carton 2
Master Cartons per Pallet 36
Pallet Layers 4

Compare:

  2big Dock Thunderbolt™ 3 2big RAID USB 3.1 Gen2
Hardware RAID 0, 1, JBOD
LaCie RAID Manager
4K footage stored (RAID 0) Over 1000 hrs1 Over 900 hrs1
Max Speed (RAID 0) Up to 490MB/s3 Up to 490MB/s3
Docking capabilities
Thunderbolt compatibility Thunderbolt 3,Thunderbolt, and Thunderbolt 2 (with Apple adapter) Thunderbolt 3
Daisy chain
USB Compatibility USB 3.1 (Type C)
USB 3.0
USB 3.1 (Type C)
USB 3.0
Seagate IronWolf Pro Enterprise-Class Drives
Limited Warranty and Data Rescue Services 5-year 5-year
One-Month Adobe All Apps Plan
    Learn More
1 On average, 1 hour of 4K 30fps compressed footage creates 30GB of data. Storage rates vary depending on capacity.
2 Based on the average RAW image size of 100MB on a DSLR. Storage rates vary depending on capacity.
3 Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as RAID mode, RAID configuration, chosen interface, and drive capacity. Refer to specs page for more information.
4 * Eligible for one (1) In-Lab Data Recovery attempt during the term of coverage. For more information, visit https://www.lacie.com/products/services/rescue-data-recovery-services.
5 One-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan is redeemable during product registration. Internet connection and Adobe ID required. Available only to users 13 and older. Not available in all countries. See www.adobe.com/legal.html for applicable terms and privacy Policy.

Documentation:


Download the LaCie 2big RAID Datasheet (PDF).

Pricing Notes:

Lacie Products
LaCie 2big RAID Series
LaCie 2big RAID - 8TB
#STHJ8000800
Our Price: $520.00
LaCie 2big RAID - 16TB
#STHJ16000800
Our Price: $780.00
LaCie 2big RAID - 28TB
#STHJ28000800
Our Price: $1,248.00