Populated External RAID Arrays

LaCie 2big RAID 16TB

Why choose it

The 16TB array holds a growing desktop archive and includes USB-C and USB-A connection cables for use across computers with either port type.¹²

Its power-adapter brick requires a mains outlet wherever you use the array.²

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The details

Core specifications6

More specifications8

LaCie 2big RAID 16TB: more specifications
Drive speed	7,200 rpm²
Hot-swap bays	Yes²
Power source	External adapter²
Weight	2.8 kg²
OS compatibility	macOS 10.12+ and Windows 10+²
Out-of-box format	exFAT²
Included cables	39.5” USB-C to USB-C cable, 39.5” USB-C to USB-A cable²
Included software	LaCie’s Toolkit and RAID Manager software²

Specifications not documented (2)

Built-in RAID controller, Built-in card readers.

Compare the tradeoffs

Transfer speed: 480 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)⁵
Capacity: 24 TB⁵
Ports: Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2⁵

Transfer speed: 510 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)⁴
Capacity: 36 TB⁴
Ports: Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10Gbps)⁴