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G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 16TB

Choose the G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 16TB for a desktop media archive with Thunderbolt 3 or USB connectivity and configurable RAID.12

Why this one

  • Its 16TB package gives a growing media library room, with RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD choices and both Thunderbolt 3 and USB connections.12

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Other contenders

  • G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 36TB

    For a larger archive, choose the PROJECT 2 36TB: it offers more than twice the capacity, or 18TB nominal before formatting in RAID 1.13

  • LaCie 2big Dock 16TB

    Choose the LaCie 2big Dock 16TB for camera imports: its built-in CFexpress Type B, CFast 2.0 and SD slots save using separate readers.4

  • LaCie 2big RAID 8TB

    For a smaller USB archive, choose the LaCie 2big RAID 8TB; its included USB-C and USB-A cables accommodate either computer port.56

Buying advice

  • Set the RAID mode before loading files. RAID 1 gives 8TB nominal capacity before formatting on the 16TB PROJECT 2; keep a separate backup.12
  • The PROJECT 2 supports macOS 11 or later; Windows 10 or later requires reformatting.1
  • The older G-Technology G-RAID models use Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0. Check your computer connection before choosing one for an existing setup.910

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Warranty (years); higher is preferred · 0 to 5

G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 16TB: 16 TB, 5 years.G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 24TB: 24 TB, 5 years.G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 36TB: 36 TB, 5 years.G-Technology G-RAID with Thunderbolt 12000GB: 12 TB, 3 years.G-Technology G-RAID with Thunderbolt 16000GB: 16 TB (16000 GB), 3 years.LaCie 2big Dock 16TB: 16 TB, 5 years.LaCie 2big Dock 20TB: 20 TB, 5 years.LaCie 2big RAID 8TB: 8 TB, 5 years.LaCie 2big RAID 16TB: 16 TB, 5 years.

Capacity (TB); higher is preferred · 0 to 36

G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 16TBG-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 24TBG-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 36TBG-Technology G-RAID with Thunderbolt 12000GBG-Technology G-RAID with Thunderbolt 16000GBLaCie 2big Dock 16TBLaCie 2big Dock 20TBLaCie 2big RAID 8TBLaCie 2big RAID 16TB

G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 16TB

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16 TB
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5 years

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SpecificationG-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 16TBG-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 24TBG-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 36TBG-Technology G-RAID with Thunderbolt 12000GBG-Technology G-RAID with Thunderbolt 16000GBLaCie 2big Dock 16TBLaCie 2big Dock 20TBLaCie 2big RAID 8TBLaCie 2big RAID 16TB
Transfer speedUp to 480 MB/s1480 MB/s (Environment: Performance may vary with host device, usage conditions, drive capacity and RAID configuration.; Test method: Based on internal testing; Tested configuration: 24TB model in RAID 0)2510 MB/s (Environment: Performance may vary with host device, usage conditions, drive capacity and RAID configuration.; Test method: Maker up-to read rating based on internal testing; Tested configuration: 36TB model in RAID 0)1Up to 480 MB/s9Up to 480 MB/s10550 MB/s (Tested configuration: 16TB model in RAID 0)11550 MB/s (Tested configuration: 20TB model in RAID 0)12440 MB/s5440 MB/s5
Capacity16 TB124 TB236 TB112 TB716 TB (16000 GB)816 TB420 TB48 TB516 TB6
PortsThunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10Gbps)1Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.2 Gen 22Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10Gbps)12 x Thunderbolt 2, 1 x USB 3.0 Ports9Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0102 x Thunderbolt™ 3​ (up to 40Gb/s) (Host interface: Works With USB-C host: USB 40Gbps, USB 20Gbps, USB 10Gbps, USB 5Gbps, Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3)42 x Thunderbolt™ 3​ (up to 40Gb/s) (Host interface: Works With USB-C host: USB 40Gbps, USB 20Gbps, USB 10Gbps, USB 5Gbps, Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3)4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) USB-C6USB 3.1 Gen 2 type C port5
RAID modesRAID 0 to RAID 1 or JBOD2default RAID 0 to RAID 1 or JBOD2default RAID 0 to RAID 1 or JBOD3Preconfigured RAID 0, also configurable to RAID 18Preconfigured RAID 0, also configurable to RAID 110RAID 0/14RAID 0/14RAID 0, 1, or JBOD5RAID 0, 1, or JBOD5
Drive bays2 bays12 bays22 bays12 bays82 bays82 bays112 bays122 bays132 bays5
Warranty5 years15 years25 years13 years83 years105 years45 years45 years55 years14

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SpecificationOur pickG-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 16TBG-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 24TBG-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 36TBG-Technology G-RAID with Thunderbolt 12000GBG-Technology G-RAID with Thunderbolt 16000GBLaCie 2big Dock 16TBLaCie 2big Dock 20TBLaCie 2big RAID 8TBLaCie 2big RAID 16TB
Transfer speedUp to 480 MB/s1480 MB/s (Environment: Performance may vary with host device, usage conditions, drive capacity and RAID configuration.; Test method: Based on internal testing; Tested configuration: 24TB model in RAID 0)2510 MB/s (Environment: Performance may vary with host device, usage conditions, drive capacity and RAID configuration.; Test method: Maker up-to read rating based on internal testing; Tested configuration: 36TB model in RAID 0)1Up to 480 MB/s9Up to 480 MB/s10550 MB/s (Tested configuration: 16TB model in RAID 0)11550 MB/s (Tested configuration: 20TB model in RAID 0)12440 MB/s5440 MB/s5
Capacity16 TB124 TB236 TB112 TB716 TB (16000 GB)816 TB420 TB48 TB516 TB6
PortsThunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10Gbps)1Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.2 Gen 22Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10Gbps)12 x Thunderbolt 2, 1 x USB 3.0 Ports9Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0102 x Thunderbolt™ 3​ (up to 40Gb/s) (Host interface: Works With USB-C host: USB 40Gbps, USB 20Gbps, USB 10Gbps, USB 5Gbps, Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3)42 x Thunderbolt™ 3​ (up to 40Gb/s) (Host interface: Works With USB-C host: USB 40Gbps, USB 20Gbps, USB 10Gbps, USB 5Gbps, Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3)4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) USB-C6USB 3.1 Gen 2 type C port5
RAID modesRAID 0 to RAID 1 or JBOD2default RAID 0 to RAID 1 or JBOD2default RAID 0 to RAID 1 or JBOD3Preconfigured RAID 0, also configurable to RAID 18Preconfigured RAID 0, also configurable to RAID 110RAID 0/14RAID 0/14RAID 0, 1, or JBOD5RAID 0, 1, or JBOD5
Drive bays2 bays12 bays22 bays12 bays82 bays82 bays112 bays122 bays132 bays5
Warranty5 years15 years25 years13 years83 years105 years45 years45 years55 years14

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