LaCie
LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 Series 5-Bay RAID External Hard Drive
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 Series offers a high-capacity, 5-bay RAID storage solution designed for creative professionals tackling 4K video and extensive photo libraries. Its durable aluminum enclosure features advanced cooling for sustained reliability. Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports deliver impressive speeds, accelerating complex workflows and enabling smooth 4K editing. Flexible hardware RAID management supports various configurations, from speed-optimized RAID 0 to data-safe RAID 5/6. Enhanced security is provided through AES 256-bit encryption and physical lock compatibility, ensuring your valuable data remains protected.
$1975.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
84
/ 188
#84 in Hard Drive Arrays
Price vs Category Average
-7%
Below average
Capacity
30
/ TB
Who it's for
- Blazing Fast Thunderbolt 2 Performance
- Robust RAID Flexibility
- Professional, Stackable Design
Who should skip it
- High Initial Investment
- Outdated Connectivity Standard
- Operational Noise and Heat
Key Specs
Capacity
30TB
Interface
Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports
Drive Bays
5
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Maximum Transfer Rate (RAID 0)
Up to 660 MB/s
Enclosure Type
5-Bay Aluminum enclosure
Security
AES 256-bit encryption
Drive Speed
7200rpm
Features
- Accelerates 4K video and photo workflows
- Flexible hardware RAID configuration options
- Durable aluminum enclosure with advanced cooling
- Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt devices
- Hot-swappable drives for minimal downtime
- Secure AES 256-bit volume encryption
- Preconfigured for Mac HFS+ and RAID 5
- Supports professional editing software
What customers say
Creative professionals highly value the LaCie 5big for its exceptional performance and massive capacity. Users consistently praise the speed delivered by the Thunderbolt 2 interface and robust RAID features, which significantly accelerate demanding workflows like 4K editing. The build quality is regarded as professional grade and dependable, justifying the investment for mission critical setups. While the initial cost is high and some users note fan noise under heavy load, the overall consensus confirms this unit is a powerful and reliable workhorse that delivers on its promise of high throughput storage.
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