LaCie 16TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.2 Type-C RAID Array

Designed for photo, video, and audio production, graphic design, backup, and archiving, the LaCie 16TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.2 Type-C RAID Array has dual 3.5" SATA drive bays, each of which is equipped with an 8TB enterprise-class hard drive, for a total storage capacity of 16TB. 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 440 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, a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable, an external power supply, and a limited 5-year warranty with data recovery services. Key Features of the LaCie 16TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.2 Type-C RAID Array 2 x 8TB IronWolf Pro SATA 3.5" HDDs 2 x SATA 3.5" Drive Bays 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 / USB 3.2 Type-C Interface Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Preconfigured as HFS+ and RAID 0 Hardware Controller Transfer Speeds up to 440 MB/s Thermoregulated Noctua Cooling Fan Windows & Mac Compatible Fast Performance Enable fast large file transfers and seamless 4K video editing thanks to optimized performance with transfer speeds up to 440 MB/s. Loads of Capacity Up to 16TB 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 a 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, a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C cable, and a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable, connecting a variety of devices is easy. MPN - STHJ16000800 GTIN - 763649131497