LaCie
LaCie 20TB 5big Thunderbolt 2 Series
This Open Box LaCie 5big offers a massive 20TB capacity, ideal for professionals managing extensive 4K video and RAW photo libraries. Featuring Thunderbolt 2 connectivity, it achieves transfer speeds up to 660 MB/s in RAID 0, significantly boosting editing workflows. The robust aluminum enclosure houses a hardware RAID controller supporting configurations like RAID 5 and 6 for critical data protection. It is compatible with professional software and allows daisy-chaining up to six devices, making it a flexible, high-performance storage hub for demanding creative environments.
$1665.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
70
/ 188
#70 in Hard Drive Arrays
Price vs Category Average
-22%
Below average
Capacity
20
/ TB
Who it's for
- High-Speed Thunderbolt 2 Performance
- Massive Capacity and RAID Flexibility
- Robust Professional Design
Who should skip it
- Outdated Thunderbolt 2 Standard
- Significant Operational Noise
- High Initial Cost and Maintenance
Key Specs
Capacity
20TB
Interface
Thunderbolt 2
Max Speed (RAID 0)
Up to 660 MB/s
RAID Modes
0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Enclosure Material
Aluminum
Ports
Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports
Drive Form Factor Compatibility
3.5 inch
Internal Drive Interface
SATA I/II/III
Features
- Massive 20TB storage capacity
- High-speed Thunderbolt 2 data transfer
- Hardware RAID for sustained performance
- RAID 5/6 ensures data protection
- Supports hot-swappable disks
- Daisy-chain up to six devices
- Durable aluminum enclosure construction
- Compatible with major editing software
What customers say
This high capacity storage solution earns praise primarily for its exceptional reliability and robust performance, especially within demanding video editing environments. Professionals value the dependable multi-drive RAID configuration, which ensures crucial data integrity. The durable build quality and distinctive design are also frequently highlighted as significant positives. While the initial cost was substantial, the core strength remains its proven capability as a mission critical storage workhorse. Users now note complexity when integrating with newer systems due to the older interface standard. Operational noise is occasionally mentioned.
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