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Lacie 20tb 2big Dock 2-bay Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array (black)

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If you've been looking for a powerful and versatile Thunderbolt 3 docking station that restores many of the ports and connectivity that have been removed on modern day laptops, take a look at the 20TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from LaCie. The 2big Thunderbolt 3 Dock delivers a storage capacity of 20TB, which is comprised of two 10TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" enterprise-class hard drives. While the 2big is compatible with Windows 10 and macOS 10.12, it comes formatted as HFS+ for Mac, and is configured as hardware-controlled RAID 0, which provides performance gains, but no data redundancy. Also supported is RAID 1 and JBOD.

The back of the 2big is equipped with two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, which allow you to interface with your host system at speeds up to 550 MB/s. The Thunderbolt 3 interface can also be used to connect two 4K displays or one 5K display, as well as daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt 3 peripherals together. Additionally, there is a DisplayPort interface that supports 720p, 1080p, 4K, and 5K displays.

On its front, the 2big has a built-in USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, which can charge your USB device or connect a USB drive or digital camera for offloading files, as well as a CFexpress Type B, CFast 2.0, and UHS-II SDXC card slots, allowing you to directly download content from your drone, DSLR, GoPro, and more. This dock can store hundreds of hours of 4K footage and hundreds of thousands of raw images.

The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 3 Dock includes a USB-C cable and an external power supply. Protection is provided by a limited 5-year warranty.

Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are only supported when Apple's Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter is used with systems running macOS 10.12 Sierra or later.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty 20TB Capacity (2 x 10TB Hard Drives) 2 x Thunderbolt 3 1 x USB-A | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 CFexpress Type B | CFast 2.0 | SD Card Supports RAID 0, 1, and JBOD Preconfigured as HFS+ RAID 0 Hardware RAID Controller Includes 5-Year Data Recovery Services Up to 27W of Power for Laptop Charging Windows & Mac Compatible

Key Specs
Storage Capacity	20 TB
Included Drives	2x 10 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID	Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 0 / JBOD / 1 (Preconfigured in RAID 0)
Inputs/Outputs	2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) 1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 1x DisplayPort 1.2
Drives
Storage Capacity	20 TB
Included Drives	2x 10 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID	Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 0 / JBOD / 1 (Preconfigured in RAID 0)
Transfer Rates	550 MB/s (RAID 0)
General
Inputs/Outputs	2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) 1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 1x DisplayPort 1.2
Media Card Slots	SD/SDHC/SDXC CFexpress CFast 2.0
Software
OS Compatibility	Windows 10 or Later macOS 10.12 or Later
Default OS Support	macOS
Security
Encryption	No
Security Features	Kensington Security Slot
Electrical
Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 60 / 50 Hz
PSU Wattage	1 x 60 W
Physical
Operating Conditions	37 to 72°F / 5 to 40°C at 10 to 60% Humidity
Storage Conditions	-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C at 5 to 85% Humidity
Certifications	No
Cooling	1x Fan
Dimensions	8.5 x 4.6 x 3.7" / 216.9 x 118 x 93.3 mm
Weight	8.3 lb / 3.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	10.045 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	12.3 x 9.4 x 7.1"

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If one drive goes bad after the warranty, does a similarly sized drive need to take its place or can you put in a larger one (assuming it is in RAID mode, not JBOD)?

A: If you want to continue to use it in RAID, they will need to be identical. If you intend to use it in JBOD, it could be larger.

Q: 2. In the future if I want to expand storage, can I swap out the hard drives?

A: The internal drives can be replaced by the user. However, I would suggest to contact LaCie to do this while it's still under LaCie warranty. Tampering with the internal drives will void manufacturer warranty.

Q: 3. Can the Thunderbolt port power a MacBook Pro?

A: The port on the LaCie 32TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (Black) BH #LASTLG320004 is for data only and does not supply power to a laptop.

Q: 4. The LACie web site shows memory card slots for CFexpress Type B and CFast 2.0 and SD - ( yet there are only two slots) The B&H website only references CFast and SD ? Does this device read CFexpress Type B cards (used by Canon R5 and other cameras)?

A: Yes, the LaCie 16TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array will be able to handle CFexpress B, CFast 2.0, and SD card slots,

Q: 5. Can these be upgraded for more memory?

A: Yes. Here is the link to the compatible drive list. https://www.lacie.com/support/kb/lacie-big-products-drive-compatibility-list-007780en/

Q: 6. Can I swap out the hard drives?

A: Yes, the hard drives are user replaceable on the LaCie 4TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array B&H # LA2BR4TB.

Q: 7. Does IronWolf pro nas HDD works in it?

A: The LaCie 16TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array BH #LASTLG160004 comes pre loaded with 16TB( 2x8TB) drives.

Q: 8. Can I use this with Mac 10.10.5?

A: The minimum system requirements for the LaCie 16TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array is macOS 10.12. But their manual mention to use FAT32 format for older Windows and Mac computers.

Q: 9. It said that this is formatted for MAC, is there another model specifically formatted for Windows?

A: No but you can easily reformat it for Windows once the product is in your hands.

Q: 10. Anyone happens to know the length of the supplied thunderbolt cable?

A: The cable included with the LaCie 16TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array is 20 inches.

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