Lacie 8TB 2big Thunderbolt 3 Dock
Model: STGB8000400
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Capacity | 8 TB |
Internal Storage Media | 2 x 4 TB 7200 rpm Seagate IronWolf Pro enterprise-class hard drives |
Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A 1 x DisplayPort 1 x CF card 1 x SDXC card |
Interface Transfer Rates | Thunderbolt 3: 40 Gb/s USB 3.0 Type-A & Type-C: 5 Gb/s |
Max Data Transfer Rate | 440 MB/s |
Interface Technology | Power Delivery: Provides up to 27 W (USB Type-C) or 15 W (Thunderbolt 3) of power to charge USB Type-C laptops, such as the Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro, while using the drive Thunderbolt 3: Bi-directional, dual protocol, and supports dual 4K displays or one 5K display |
RAID | Pre-configured 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 | Interface: Computer with a USB Type-C port (Thunderbolt 3 or USB Type-C) or a USB Type-A port Operating System: Latest version of macOS 10.12 and later / Windows 10 or later |
Dimensions | 8.543 x 4.646 x 3.673" / 216.9 x 118.0 x 93.30 mm |
Weight | 6.393 lb / 2.900 kg |
LaCie’s 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3, designed by Neil Poulton, is the latest addition to the company’s professional product line. A two disk external drive, it offers fast transfer speeds courtesy of its Thunderbolt 3 interfaces; there’s two of them, and there’s also a USB 3.1 Type-C port as well.
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Capacity., Compact design., Interface options., RAID Manager software., 5-year warranty.
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Pricey., Having to use the power button on the rear panel for RAID change confirmation., Really needs SSD’s to get the best of the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
LaCie are Seagate’s premium brand and the Rugged range of external drives sit under the company’s Professional banner. Instantly recognisable by their bright orange Neil Poulton designed protective enclosures, the Rugged series has been around for over a decade.
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Data Protection., Choice of connections.
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Expensive., Not exactly pocket sized.
My primary computer for the past 10 years has been a Mac Pro 2008. I recently bought a macBook Pro and have been gradually transitioning to it, but needed a storage solution before I could leave the old desktop behind for good. The LaCie 20TB Dock 2-Bay RAID Array provided that solution.
This is the third generation of the 2big that I have owned. The previous models had their issues, but I have been satisfied overall. The current model is a bit quieter, but still not silent. I had to set the Energy Saver preferences on my Mac to uncheck "Wake for network access.
I reformatted this for windows 10 and partitioned it. It was very easy to do using the Windows management tools. The drive is quite quiet. I hear a quiet hum and it clicks when accessing data but is quieter than most of the drives that I own. It seems to be working well- very fast access.
I have only had this device for a few weeks, but it appears to be working well. In contrast to other reviews, I find this drive quite quiet. It is fast, and I appreciate the ability to put it in low power mode when I don't need it.My only concern is LaCie customer support.
Im pretty happy with this after using it for a year as my main working storage for video editing. Before purchasing this i tested the G-Tech version of this which is priced almost the same.
- 8TB Capacity (2 x 4TB Hard Drives)
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A | 1 x DisplayPort
- CompactFlash & SD Card Slots
- Supports RAID 0, 1, and JBOD
- Pre-Configured as HFS+ RAID 0
- Hardware RAID Controller
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 440 MB/s
- Up to 27W of Power for Laptop Charging
- Windows & Mac Compatible
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- LaCie 8TB 2big Thunderbolt 3 Dock
- Thunderbolt 3 / USB Type-C Cable
- USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A Adapter
- External Power Supply
- Limited 5-Year Warranty