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2019-07-24T09:42:46

Rated 5 out of 5

So far so good

Easy to set up on my Mac Pro running Mohave - did format as a RAID set up as a protected 6TB space - so far very stable - it has only been a month - so we shall see if it is as durable as my Promise Pegasus and Synology NAS units (5 years and 7 years respectively). Adorama was great to deal with.

Jeff L.

2019-03-28T12:22:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Glitch to fix

My first purchase of this unit had a glitch. It didn’t want to stay mounted. Adorama gladly exchanged it for another and all is good now. Very happy with this drive and Adorama!

JIM C.

2019-01-14T16:05:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Drive - 2nd Purchase

This is my 2nd LaCie 2Big drive. My first was a 2x6Tb which I run as a RAID-0 (mirrored drives). The new 2x8Tb is daisy chained to my iMac via Thunderbolt. They are fast & dependable.

WILLIAM S.

LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 Specifications

  • Capacity

    12TB (2x 6TB)

  • Internal Storage Media

    2x 7200-RPM hard drives

  • Interface

    2x Thunderbolt 2
    1x USB 3.0

  • Interface Transfer Rate

    Thunderbolt 2: 20Gb/s
    USB 3.0: 5Gb/s

  • Maximum Speeds

    420MB/s

  • Interface Technology

    Bi-directional and supports a high-resolution display and RAW 4K video playback

  • RAID

    Preconfigured HFS+ RAID 0
    Hardware RAID 0/1/JBOD

  • Security

    Kensington lock compatible
    Integrated cable lock (2big Thunderbolt 2)

  • Cooling

    Aluminum enclosure with improved internal heat dissipation
    Thermoregulated Noctua cooling fan: Effective and whisper-quiet cooling

  • Additional Functions

    System monitoring and email alerts for failure and warning events
    Front-facing drive status LEDs

  • System Requirements

    Computer with a Thunderbolt 2, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt, or USB 2.0 port
    Thunderbolt 2: Latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.8.5 or later
    USB 3.0: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X 10.6 or later
    Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended

  • Software

    Intego Backup Manager Pro for Mac
    Genie Backup Manager Pro for PC
    LaCie RAID Manager (provides system monitoring and email alerts for temperature or RAID events)

  • Dimensions (LxWxD)

    8.54 x 4.29 x 5.11" (216.92 x 108.97 x 129.79mm)

  • Weight

    5.95 lbs (2.70kg)

  • UPC Code

    763649121528

About LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2

FEATURED REVIEWS

So far so good

By Jeff L.

Easy to set up on my Mac Pro running Mohave - did format as a RAID set up as a protected 6TB space - so far very stable - it has only been a month - so we shall see if it is as durable as my Promise Pegasus and Synology NAS units (5 years and 7 years respectively). Adorama was great to deal with.

Glitch to fix

By JIM C.

My first purchase of this unit had a glitch. It didn’t want to stay mounted. Adorama gladly exchanged it for another and all is good now. Very happy with this drive and Adorama!

For early-generation Thunderbolt environments, the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 offers up to 12TB of versatile storage. Delivering speeds of 420 MB/s and dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for 4K workflows, it's compatible with both PC and Mac, thanks to USB 3.0. The new LaCie 2big offers game-changing speeds, compatibility and usability for backup, file transfers and 4K workflows. Squeezing the maximum speeds out of its 7200 RPM drives, it also features Thunderbolt 2 transfer interface speeds and hardware RAID. And thanks to USB 3.0, it can be connected to nearly any computer. Its new industrial design crushes the competition, making giant leaps forward for professional usability and reliability.

Speed and Reliability. By Design
• Shocking speeds up to 420MB/s
• Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for 4K workflows
• Innovative design with RAID for reliability
• USB 3.0 for PC and Mac compatibility

Use Cases
• Digital Content Creation: Thunderbolt 2 bandwidth gives creative pros enough bandwidth to shave time off their workflows. Post-production pros can edit multiple 2K uncompressed 10-bit streams or play back compressed4K video. Photographers will appreciate highly responsive library browsing. And audio pros using Avid Pro Tools and other software will notice much smoother audio mixing
• Backup: Dramatic I/O speeds through Thunderbolt 2 or USB 3.0 mean incredibly fast backups on any workstation. At the same time, hardware RAID 1 and effective cooling ensure complete reliability
• Desktop Storage: Speed, capacity and reliability make the LaCie 2big a perfect solution for storing current projects. These features also make this product a perfect way to expand capacity for the new Mac Pro

More Than Storage
If you think outside of the box, so should your storage. The LaCie 2big Dock delivers everything you expect from our products - high capacity, lighting-fast speeds and enterprise-class drives - but it's more than that. Port by port, slot by slot, we designed a powerful docking station that gives back to you everything that modern laptops took away.

It's the Heartbeat of Your Workflow
A workflow should do just that - flow. The LaCie 2big Dock simplifies and centralizes your desktop by connecting your laptop to all of your peripherals via a single cable.

USB 3.0 Hub
Via the front-facing hub, charge your phone or connect a shuttle drive or digital camera to offload footage or files.

SD and CF Card Slots
Directly ingest files from your drone, DSLR, GoPro and other devices with the front-facing memory card slots.

DisplayPort
Connect to high-resolution 720-1080p and 4K displays.

USB 3.1 Port
Universal compatibility with USB-C and USB 3.0 computers via the included adaptor cable.

Tough. Ready. Scalable

Monitor Drive Health
With LaCie RAID Manager, easily monitor your system's health via audible alarm and email alerts.

What's in the box:

  • LaCie 2big 12TB (2x 6TB) Thunderbolt 2 Dual-Disk External Hardware RAID Array
  • Thunderbolt Cable
  • USB 3.0 Cable (USB 2.0 Compatible)
  • External Power Supply
  • Quick Install Guide
  • LaCie 3 Year Limited Warranty