2big Professional 2-bay RAID Drives

Store. Dock. Streamline.

Whether you’re a seasoned creative pro or just getting started, the LaCie 2big family has something for everyone: a docking solution with an array of helpful ports and card slots; hardware RAID 0/1 for controlling speed, capacity, or data redundancy; huge capacity for archiving; smooth USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 speeds; Rescue Data Recovery services for long-term peace of mind; and enterprise-class drives dishing out intense performance so you can do what you do—better.

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Great innovation is often

Great innovation is often born from great challenges. So, when modern USB-C laptops eliminated many of the ports and slots crucial to the creative process, we went straight to the drawing board. The result is 2big Dock—a Thunderbolt solution that features modern media card slots for ultra-streamlined workflows.

 

 

USB 3.2 Gen2 Hub
Via the front-facing hub, charge your phone or connect a shuttle drive or camera to offload footage and files.


Dual Thunderbolt Ports
Daisy chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or one USB-C device.


CFexpress Type B, CFast 2.0, and SD Card Slots
Directly ingest files from your camera, drone and other devices with the front-facing advanced memory card slots.


DisplayPort 1.4
Connect an 8K (30Hz) or 4K (120Hz) monitor via the DisplayPort.

 

USB 3.2 Gen2 Hub
Via the front-facing hub, charge your phone or connect a shuttle drive or camera to offload footage and files.

CFexpress Type B, CFast 2.0, and SD Card Slots
Directly ingest files from your camera, drone and other devices with the front-facing advanced memory card slots.

Dual Thunderbolt Ports
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USB 3.1 Port
Universal compatibility with USB-C and USB 3.0 computers via the included adapter cable.

DisplayPort 1.4
Connect an 8K (30Hz) or 4K (120Hz) monitor via the DisplayPort.

Thunderbolt 2 Ready.

Using an older-gen Thunderbolt 2 Mac computer? You can still tap into the intense speeds of 2big Dock by using the Apple Thunderbolt (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.*

*The Mac must be running macOS Sierra 10.12 or later and transfer rates are based upon the speed of the connection, up to 20Gb/s for Thunderbolt 2. For details and potential restrictions, see Apple Support Adapter sold separately.

2big RAID Solutions: Built for Solid Workflows

Hardware RAID. Simplified.

Whether you’re new to 2-bay hardware RAID or a seasoned pro, LaCie RAID Manager makes it easy to configure any 2big for speed, capacity, or data redundancy. It even helps you monitor the system’s health via email notifications.

Featured below: 2big RAID with IronWolf™ Pro

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RAID 0
For PERFORMANCE
-Stripe Mode-
Drives are striped together and function like one large drive, enabling max speed and capacity.
RAID 1
For REDUNDANCY
-Mirror Mode-
Drives mirror each other, meaning data is always the same on both drives. If one fails, the other has your back.
JBOD
For FLEXIBILITY
-Just a Bunch of Disks-
Drives function independently, offering two separate drives in one enclosure.

Fierce Internal Hard Drives.

IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drives live inside our latest-gen 2big solutions—and they’re the secret sauce to sprinting past goals and deadlines. Supporting up to 300TB/year workloads, they’re specifically designed for RAID and high-speed 7200-RPM performance, delivering smooth power management, massive capacity, and 24×7 reliability. And for ultimate peace of mind, they’re covered by a 5-year warranty.

Store over

1000hrs

Of 4K footage1

Store over

300K

Raw images2

In 1 minute, transfer

1hr

of 4K footage3


Learn More about IronWolf Pro.         See Compatibility list.

Works with iPad USB-C

Bring extra storage to your Apple iPad USB-C. Simply connect your LaCie drive to iPad’s USB-C port and enjoy increased capacity. Plus, when connecting with the 2big Dock, it will power your iPad USB-C and you get all the benefits of its docking station—USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A port, CFexpress Type B card reader, CFast 2.0 card reader, SD card reader, and even connect your monitors.7

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We’ve Got Your Back

When the unexpected happens—like water damage or natural disaster—Rescue Services help you defend against data loss and retrieval costs so you can rest easier.4

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Edit with Creative Cloud

Turn RAW footage into flawless production with one-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan.5,6

Choose Your 2big

 

2big Dock

2big RAID
USB 3.2 Gen 2

 
Hardware RAID 0, 1, JBOD
LaCie RAID Manager
4K footage stored (RAID 0) Over 1000 hrs1 Over 1000 hrs1
Max Speed (RAID 0) Up to 550MB/s3 Up to 550MB/s3
Docking capabilities -
Interface 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) USB-C
Thunderbolt compatibility Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 2 (with Apple adapter, sold separately) Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 2 (with Apple adapter, sold separately)
Daisy chain -
USB compatibility USB4, USB 3.2, USB 3.0 USB4, USB 3.2, USB 3.0
Seagate IronWolf Pro Enterprise-Class Drives
Limited Warranty and Data Rescue Services 5-year 5-year
One-Month Adobe All Apps Plan
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What’s Included

LaCie 2big RAID
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) cable
  • External power supply
  • Quick Install Guide
LaCie 2big Dock
  • Thunderbolt cable (USB-C compatible)
  • External power supply
  • Quick Install Guide

1 On average, 1 hour of 4K 30fps compressed footage creates 30GB of data. Storage rates vary depending on capacity.
2 Based on the average RAW image size of 100MB on a hybrid or DSLR camera. Storage rates vary depending on capacity.
3 Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as RAID mode, RAID configuration, chosen interface, and drive capacity. Refer to the specs page for more information.
4 Eligible for one (1) In-Lab Data Recovery attempt during the term of coverage. For more information, visit https://www.lacie.com/products/services/rescue-data-recovery-services..
5 One-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan is redeemable during product registration. Must redeem within one month of device registration. Not available in Belorussia, Russia, or China. For country list see http://adobe.ly/cc-countries. Internet connection and Adobe ID required. Available only to users 13 and older. See www.adobe.com/legal.html for applicable terms and privacy policy.
6 For any LaCie product purchased on or after April 1, 2018, and did not contain the Adobe activation code flyer in the box, please contact Customer Support at https://support2.lacie.com with valid proof of purchase for your code.
7 Minimum System Requirements: iPad OS 14 or later, iPad must have a USB-C port.

Specs

Model Data Sheet User Manual
2big RAID 4TB
STHJ4000800

5-year limited warranty

2big RAID 36TB
STHJ36000800

5-year limited warranty

2big RAID 28TB
STHJ28000800

5-year limited warranty

2big Dock 32TB
STLG32000400

5-year limited warranty

2big RAID 16TB
STHJ16000800

5-year limited warranty

2big RAID 40TB
STHJ40000800

5-year limited warranty

2big Dock 40TB
STLG40000400

5-year limited warranty

2big RAID 8TB
STHJ8000800

5-year limited warranty

2big Dock 36TB
STLG36000400

5-year limited warranty

2big Dock 28TB
STLG28000400

5-year limited warranty

2big Dock 48TB
STLG48000400

5-year limited warranty

2big Dock 16TB
STLG16000400

5-year limited warranty

2big Dock 20TB
STLG20000400

5-year limited warranty

Internal Storage Media 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 and 2big RAID :
2 × 7200-RPM Seagate IronWolf® Pro enterprise-class hard drives
Compatibility list
Interface Transfer Rates Thunderbolt 3: 40Gb/s
USB-C: 5Gb/s
USB 3.0: 5Gb/s
Format/RAID Preconfigured exFAT+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
Software Toolkit available for 2 big RAID and 2big Dock (RLSD: 2022)
LaCie RAID Manager (provides system monitoring and email alerts for temperature or RAID events)
Comments * Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors, such as chosen interface, RAID mode, and disk capacity.
** Maximum theoretical bus speed.
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