The 20TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive from LaCie features a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that's compatible with devices that use the USB-C interface, including Thunderbolt 4 and 3, USB4 and 3.0, and more devices. Inside is a Seagate IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drive, which spins at 7200 rpm and offers data transfer rates of up to 290 MB/s. The drive is pre-formatted as exFAT, which allows for compatibility with both macOS and Windows systems. If you're using the drive with only one operating system, you can optimize the drive's performance by reformatting it as NFTS for Windows or HFS+/APFS for macOS.

In addition to its warranty, this drive includes a five-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan and a one-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan.

20TB Storage Capacity    1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port    7200 rpm Disk Speed    Speeds of up to 290 MB/s    Seagate IronWolf Pro Drive    Aluminum Unibody Design    Pre-Formatted as exFAT    Rescue Data Recovery Services    Compatible with USB-C Devices    Compatible with Windows & Mac

LaCie Toolkit makes it simple to give important files the essential added protection they need. Back up on demand with one click, schedule daily, weekly, or monthly backups, and sync files and projects across multiple devices.

Turn raw footage into a flawless production with a one-month complimentary membership to Adobe's Creative Cloud All Apps plan.

This is redeemable during product registration and requires a network connection and an Adobe ID. It is not available in all countries.

d2 Professional includes the standards which make this d2 a true professional solution: performance, universal compatibility, and the enhanced reliability of an enterprise-class drive all within an all-aluminum unibody enclosure.

A Seagate IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drive lives inside d2 Professional. Supporting workloads of up to 300TB per year, this powerhouse HDD is specifically designed for high-speed 7200 rpm performance, smooth power management, massive capacity, and 24/7 reliability. And for ultimate peace of mind it's covered by a limited 5-year warranty.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 clearly makes the most sense going forward, which is why LaCie built a high level of performance and compatibility into the d2 Professional. You can expect speeds of up to 290 MB/s for all your epic workflows. The 10 Gb/s USB-C interface also works with USB4, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 3.

Forged from a single sheet of aluminum, the enclosure provides uncommon rigidity for long-term durability.

The whisper-quiet fan and heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure pull heat away from the HDD, keeping it running fast and healthy.

Choose with confidence. The LaCie d2 Professional is backed by a limited 5-year warranty.

Connecting your LaCie drive to your iPad's USB-C port brings extra storage to your iPad and lets you access your files directly from your iPad.

When the unexpected happens, like water damage or a natural disaster, Rescue Services help you defend against data loss and retrieval costs so you can rest easier.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The specs state is has USB-C 3.2 but looking online it seems this is a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2. What are the specs for this one?

A: This LaCie 16TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive has USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) USB-C port. https://www.lacie.com/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/d2-professional-DS1987-11-2202US-en_US.pdf

Q: 2. Is this drive good for video editing... Final Cut?

A: Yes, the LaCie 4TB d2 Professional USB 3.1 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LASTHA400080 is a good option for video editing.

Q: 3. Why is 600 MB of free space required? (What kind of software does LaCie want to install?)

A: The LaCie 18TB d2 Professional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LA18TD2U3EHD can be used without any software but if you want to use the Lacie Toolkit, that is the requirement.

Q: 4. Can this drive be laid on its side, not mounted vertically? I need it to fit into a horizontal under-desk shelf.

A: No, the base of the LaCie 20TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive is part of the aluminum enclosure.

Q: 5. I understand that this drive comes pre-formatted as EXFAT, if necessary can it be reformatted to another system?

A: Yes, you can reformat it to any other file system.

Q: 6. Does this have an IronWolf Pro or BarraCudo hard drive?

A: The manufacturer does not specify this information.

Q: 7. Is there a way to stack multiple of these units as it was possible with the older d2 quadras?

A: They cannot be stacked on one another.

Q: 8. I want to use a LaCie d2 USB 3.1 drive to store my photo libraries, so they don't take up space on my internal hard drive. I want to create a backup on a second external drive. Is there an easy way to attach a second external drive to the LaCie d2 3.1 USB?

A: This drive only has one port to connect it to the computer. One would not be able to plug a second drive into it.

Q: 9. On the LaCie website it says this model contains a Ironwolf Pro HDD. Does this model from B&H really contain a Barracuda Pro HDD?

A: The LaCie 18TB d2 Professional USB 3.1 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LA18TD2U3EHD has the Ironwolf Pro drives. The error has been submitted so it can be updated.

Q: 10. Does this drive support daisy chaining?

A: This drive only has one USB port for its host connection, so it will not be able to daisy chain to another device.