13 best lacie 2 tb hard drives

Product description

Travel with a capacity of 2TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3. 0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited for long term peace of mind.

• Travel with a massive capacity of up to 5TB in an ultra compact portable external hard Drive
• For those who have a need for Speed, seamlessly connect to USB 3. 0 computers and transfer content Fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s
• Trek confidently with an external Hard Drive that offers all terrain durability of drop, crush, and water resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary 1 month membership to the Adobe creative cloud all apps plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited

Product features

The Smallest Rugged Around

With capacities of up to 5TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is a small but mighty USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Perfect for busy creatives, it offers premium protection for photos, footage, and more while delivering Mac and Windows compatibility, fast speeds, and customizable backup.

What's Included

LaCie Rugged Mini hard drive, USB 3.0 cable (2.0 compatible), Quick Install Guide

Product description

LaCie Rugged USB-C is a powerful, trusted external hard drive for Mac and Windows computers. Quickly and easily connect to the latest laptops and PCs using Rugged’s reversible USB-C cable—or the included USB 3.0 adapter for legacy USB 3.0 devices. Enjoy a high-speed USB-C 5Gb/s interface and confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance. Plus—take advantage of a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps! It even includes two-year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services for long-term peace of mind.

• Quickly and easily connect to the latest Windows and Mac computers with Rugged’s reversible USB-C cable, or legacy computers using the included USB 3.0 adapter
• Enjoy fast USB-C 5Gb/s file transfers, backups, and image browsing
• Confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with an included two-year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services
• System Ram Type: ddr3l_1600_sdram

Product features

Meet the Rugged Side of USB-C

From urban jungles to backwood trails, Rugged USB-C is ready to survive and ready to connect. Fusing legendary toughness with USB-C, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility, it works seamlessly with Mac and Windows alike. Fast transfers. Easy, reliable backups. It's all there.

Product description

Perfect for on-the-go, high-speed file transfers, LaCie Mobile Drive is an elegant yet powerful portable external hard drive for Mac Pro, iMac Pro, Mac laptops, and PCs. Its lightweight, all-aluminum, moon silver design perfectly complements Macbooks. Seamlessly connect to Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB 3.0 computers—and sync file across devices for superior organization. Plus—enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty.

• Enjoy 2TB of capacity for photos, playlists, docs, and more
• Use seamlessly with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0
• Back up files with a single click or schedule automatic backups
• Turn footage into flawless productions with one free month of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty.

User questions & answers

Question:	I received the hard drive today. couldn't use for a system backup because it was not ntsf. should i reformat the disk to ntsf
Answer:	40 mg per 1 tablespoon serving size. As a long-time peanut butter lover, I can honestly say that this is the BEST I have eaten, ever!
Question:	Can this be formatted for Mac and Windows at the same time
Answer:	For short period of time you do not need to refrigerate. However, during summer months or a long length of days it will be better to keep in the refrigerator. After refrigeration put it out in room temperature for a 5 minutes or so before using.
Question:	Does anyone use this external HD for automatic daily/weekly backups, or does it work only with manual transfers
Answer:	You can find nutritional info on Pic's website: https://www.picspeanutbutter.com/us/pics-peanut-butter-products/peanut-butter
Question:	What is this hardrive's speed for Thunderbolt
Answer:	No, they are made in Vietnam.

Product features

Sleek Design. Lavish Space.

LaCie Mobile Drive articulates the beauty and importance of premium space. With up to 5TB of capacity, there’s room for photos, playlists, docs, and more. And with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0 compatibility, access is easy. One-click or automatic backup makes file storage smooth.

What's Included

LaCie Mobile Drive | USB-C cable | USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | LaCie Toolkit: backup and mirroring software

Product description

This drive marries legendary Rugged durability with a cutting-edge USB-C port for compatibility with next-generation computers like the latest Apple Macbook. Beyond being rain, drop, and crush resistant, the LaCie Rugged USB-C is also backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.



Featuring the market’s highest storage capacity for its size, the LaCie Rugged USB-C gives you enough space to store your digital present— and future. Massive capacity lets you use the LaCie Rugged as a shuttle drive to transport footage from set to post-production or to store a huge Lightroom library.



Creative pros have been depending on LaCie Rugged drives for over a decade because they are the most reliable way to transport and capture data in the field. With resistance to drops, crush, rain and unauthorized access, the LaCie Rugged USB-C is tough enough for extreme conditions—from a sudden rainstorm to a crush of suitcases in an airplane cargo hold.



Armor for Your Data

♦ Drop resistance: 4-ft (1.2m)1

♦ Crush resistance: 1-ton car2

♦ Water resistance: rain

♦ Unauthorized access resistance: encryption available

♦ 2-year limited warranty



Ivation Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Small)

♦ Compact case to store or transport small hard drives, Interior strap secures portable hard drive in place

♦ Durable, hard shell exterior will protect you valuable data, Inside mesh pocket allows storage of cables

♦ Slim design allows case to easily fit into any backpack or larger case

♦ Inside dimensions: 5.51" x 3.93" x 1.18"

♦ Outside dimensions: 6.10" x 4.52"x 1.57"



Included in this Calumet Bundle:

♦ 1) LaCie Rugged Rugged USB-C 2TB (STFR2000400)

♦ 2) Ivation Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Small)

• New USB-C connector for next-generation computers
• Included USB 3.0 adapter works with PC or Mac
• Bus powered for mobile workflows
• Drop-, crush- and rain-resistant for all-terrain use
• CALUMET BUNDLE INCLUDES 2 ITEMS -- ALL BRAND NEW ITEMS WITH ALL MANUFACTURER-SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES + FULL USA WARRANTIES

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this drive have the integrated cord or two separate ports? I do not want the attached cable
Answer:	When I received the drives there was a card with the 5 year warranty on it
Question:	Can i use this external driver to read and write files on pc and mac
Answer:	Do not understand question
Question:	Is this drive USB powered
Answer:	Yes will work fine. It was originally available with hard drives of 20 and 60 GB (20 GB model was not available in PAL regions) but various sizes up to 500 GB have been made available since then (see: model comparison). All PS3 models have user-upgradeable 2.5" SATA hard drives.
Question:	Is this thing squishy
Answer:	It should as long as your hard drive is 2.5 “

Product description

The LaCie d2 Professional is the go to external desktop hard drive for creatives using SSD based laptops or all in one computers with limited storage capacity. Easily edit and archive projects with 10TB of massive capacity and speeds of up to 240MB/s. Seamlessly connect to USB C and Thunderbolt 3 computers and enjoy reduced noise and vibration thanks to an aluminum form factor. The d2 Professional comes equipped with BarraCuda Pro enterprise class drive for ultimate reliability and performance a five year limited warranty including Rescue Data Recovery Services for long term peace of mind.

• The LaCie d2 Professional is the go to external desktop hard drive for creatives using SSD based laptops or all in one computers with limited storage capacity
• Easily edit and archive projects with 10TB of massive capacity and speeds of upto 240MB/s
• Seamlessly connect to USB C and Thunderbolt 3 computers and enjoy reduced noise and vibration thanks to an aluminum form factor
• Equipped with BarraCuda Pro enterprise class drive for ultimate reliability and performance
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included five year limited warranty including rescue data recovery services

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work with a 2015 imac 27" retina with usb and tb2 ports? (i know the tb ports wont work, but will the usb
Answer:	Yes, you can connect drive to USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 ports on the computer, but note that USB 2.0 will be MUCH slower
Question:	Can you hear the fan when it's running or only when its doing a lot of work
Answer:	The d2 Professional has no fan at all.
Question:	Why is the transfer rate so slow? usb 3.0 is 5 gigabits per second and usb 3.1 is 10 gigabits per second. the listed 240 mb/s is slower than usb
Answer:	This drive is not slow at all - you have your megabits and megabytes confused. USB 2.0 has a max speed of 480mbps, which is 60MB/s, while USB 3.0 can push 640MB/s and this drive is 240MB/s, which is excellent for a single HDD (non-SSD, non-RAID) as most similar drives work in the 180-220MB/s range. Also please keep in mind that with any hard drive, the drive itself is usually the limiting factor in transfer speed. Meaning any single drive is typically not capable of reading/writing data at anywhere near the published max speed that the interface is "capable" of. You have to get into an SSD or multi-drive RAID setup to start really utilizing what today's faster interfaces like USB 3.0 and 3.1 are capable of.
Question:	Is there a way to turn off the blue light in LaCie's Manager software
Answer:	Duct tape.

Product features

d2 Professional

The perfect complement to SSD-based laptops and all-in-one computers with limited storage capacity, the latest d2 Professional desktop drive massively expands capacity to up to 14TB for professional bandwidth-intensive creative applications. The LaCie d2 performs perfectly on Macs and PCs alike and also features Seagate Barracuda Pro enterprise-class hard drives for industry-leading performance and reliability, along with Rescue Data Recovery Service Plans for 5 years.

Tell Your Story. Your Way.

With a 1-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan, you can turn your raw footage into flawless productions. Explore the collection of desktop and mobile apps—ranging from essentials like Adobe Photoshop CC to innovative new tools for photography, 3D compositing, and more.

Fierce Barracuda Pro Dependability

If you want the fastest, highest capacity desktop drive on the market that’ll be around for the long haul, look no further. Featuring Seagate Barracuda Pro enterprise-class drives, the LaCie d2 Professional offers capacities up to 14TB, 7200-RPM performance that supports 24/7 workflows and Rescue Data Recovery Services.

Product description

More Than Storage If you think outside of the box, so should your storage. The LaCie 2big Dock delivers everything you expect from our products - high capacity, lighting-fast speeds and enterprise-class drives - but it's more than that. Port by port, slot by slot, we designed a powerful docking station that gives back to you everything that modern laptops took away. Shocking speeds up to 440 MB/s Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for 4K workflows Innovative design with RAID for reliability USB 3.0 for PC and Mac compatibility SD/CompactFlash Card Slots: Directly ingest files from memory cards onto LaCie 2big Dock and quickly import photos into Adobe Lightroom or Premiere Pro USB 3.0 Hub: Charge your phone or connect a shuttle drive or digital camera to offload footage or files Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports: Power your laptop while simultaneously daisy chaining up to 5 additional LaCie 2big drives or other storage solutions DisplayPort: Connect to high-resolution 720p to 1080p or 4K displays USB 3.1 Port: Universal compatibility with USB-C and USB 3.0 computers via the included adaptor cable Dock It's the Heartbeat of Your Workflow A workflow should do just that - flow. The LaCie 2big Dock simplifies and centralizes your desktop by connecting your laptop to all of your peripherals via a single cable. USB 3.0 Hub Via the front-facing hub, charge your phone or connect

• LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 8TB (2x 4TB) Dual-Disk RAID Drive - Thunderbolt 3 / USB Type-C Cable - USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A Adapter - External Power Supply - Quick Install Guide - LaCie 5 Year Limited Warranty - LaCie Rugged USB-C 3.1 2TB External Hard Drive
• Capacity: 8TB
• Internal Storage Media: 2x 4TB 7200 RPM Seagate IronWolf Pro enterprise-class hard drives
• Interface: 2x Thunderbolt 31x USB 3.0 Type-C1x USB 3.0 Type-A1x DisplayPort1x CF card1x SDXC card
• Interface Transfer Rates: Thunderbolt 3: 40 Gb/sUSB 3.0 Type-A & Type-C: 5 Gb/s

Product description

A common scenario: You need to edit and deliver a project to a client, but you use a USB-C Macbook Pro and they use a USB 3.0 computer. What do you do? Simple—go for Rugged. This family of drives embraces a wide array of interface compatibilities so that you can edit, collaborate, and share seamlessly.



The LaCie Rugged USB-C portable drive marries rugged durability with cuttingedge USB-C. The result is a vault for your data that’s compatible with next-gen computers like the Apple Macbook, as well as USB computers.



Featuring the market’s highest storage capacity for its size, the LaCie Rugged USB-C gives you enough space to store your digital present—and future. Massive capacity lets you use the LaCie Rugged as a shuttle drive to transport footage from set to post-production or to store a huge Lightroom library.



Creative pros have been depending on LaCie Rugged drives for over a decade because they are the most reliable way to transport and capture data in the field. With resistance to drops, crush, rain, and unauthorized access, the LaCie Rugged USB-C is tough enough for extreme conditions—from a sudden rainstorm to a crush of suitcases in an airplane cargo hold.



In The Box

2x Rugged 2TB USB-C (USB 3.1) External Hard Drives

2x Ivation Compact Portable Hard Drive Case

2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Cable

2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-A Cable

64GB SD Card

RitzGear USB-C Drive Memory Card Reader / Writer

• Transport your data safely with the LaCie Rugged Mini external USB-C hard drive
• Compatible with next-gen computers like the latest Apple Macbook
• Bus powered for added mobility
• Shock, dust, and water resistant for all-terrain use
• Take advantage of a complimentary 1 month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps

Product description

The LaCie rugged USB-C portable drive marries rugged durability with cutting-edge USB-C. The result is a Vault for your data that's compatible with next-gen computers like the Apple MacBook, as well as USB computers.

• New USB-C connector for next-generation computers
• Included USB 3.0 adapter works with PC or Mac
• Bus powered for mobile workflows
• Drop, crush, and rain resistant for all-terrain use
• Includes 1-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan. Must redeem by January 31, 2020.

User questions & answers

Question:	I have a 2013 imac, 3.2ghz, core i5. will this drive work with usb 2? if so, is an adapter necessary? thanks
Answer:	The thunderbolt cable is attached. It can wrap around the side of the drive and be stowed away neatly. The USB cable plugs into a separate port and is not permanently attached.
Question:	Is this drive 7200 rpm
Answer:	I have one at work that has both pc (USB) and mac hook ups. My one from home is only USB, but both still connect to my work pc new mac at home. I just wish they synced automatically like the Targus one I had years ago.
Question:	Is this drive slow for anyone else? i'm only getting 35mb/s writes when copying from a very fast raid
Answer:	This drive is USB powered. The drive is awesome and works very well.
Question:	I have MacBook Pro early 2011- will this drive work with my computer
Answer:	The hard drive is hard metal. The orange plastic edge is a rubbery consistency. Not hard plastic, but not soft enough to be squishy either.

Product features

Next-Generation USB-C Computers

No up/down or left/right orientation means there’s no wrong way to connect the USB-C cable.

Any PC/Mac with USB 3.0

Connect to any existing computer using the included USB-C to USB adapter cable. Ship your project to a client without worrying about compatibility.

Fast Transfer Speeds

With a 5Gb/s interface, you can quickly transfer footage, browse large photo libraries without lag, and perform backups fast.

Space for Today and Tomorrow

Featuring one of the market’s highest storage capacity for its size, the LaCie Rugged USB-C gives you enough space to store your digital present—and future. Massive capacity lets you use the LaCie Rugged as a shuttle drive to transport footage from set to post-production or to store a huge Lightroom library.

Tough Storage for When the Going Gets Rough

Featuring the market's highest storage, Creative pros have been depending on LaCie Rugged drives for over a decade because they are the most reliable way to transport and capture data in the field. With resistance to drops, crush, rain, and unauthorized access, the LaCie Rugged USB-C is tough enough for extreme conditions—from a sudden rainstorm to a crush of suitcases in an airplane cargo hold.

* In non-operating mode.

** Determined by a test that approximates a real-world scenario in which the hard drive remained functional, despite aesthetic damage, after the product was driven over by an approximately 1-ton car (1000 kg / 2205 lbs).

Product description

Capture and edit content like a pro with Rugged Thunderbolt USB 3.0, an external hard drive that provides extreme durability and fast performance. For those who have a need for speed, transfer with speeds of up to 130MB/s using the integrated Thunderbolt cable that seamlessly wraps around the enclosure when not in use. Trek confidently with a portable external hard drive that’s drop, dust, and water resistant. Includes a one month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps. Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included three year limited warranty

• Capture and edit content like a pro with Rugged Thunderbolt USB 3.0, an external hard drive that provides extreme durability and fast performance
• For those who have a need for speed, transfer with speeds of up to 130MB/s using the integrated Thunderbolt cable that seamlessly wraps around the enclosure when not in use
• Trek confidently with a portable external hard drive that’s drop, dust, and water resistant
• Includes a one month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included three year limited warranty.Minimum free disk space: 600 MB recommended

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the actual measured speed of the usb 3.0? measured speed of the thunderbolt
Answer:	The drive inside is a 5400rpm HDD spinning-platter type. It is slow. The way it is connected to your computer, whether USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt-1, is not going to bottleneck the data transfer, the hard drive inside will. I have one of these, I use it with my Mac as a Time Machine backup drive, and it's perfect for that. Using Blackmagic Disk Speed Test and a bunch of different file sizes I get writes and reads that average about 110MB/s whether I use the Thunderbolt-1 captive cable to a Thunderbolt-1 port on my Mac or a USB 3.0 cable between the enclosure and a USB 3.0 port on my Mac. If you put a faster 7200rpm HDD in the case you'll get slightly better speeds. If you put an SSD in there you'll get speeds around 400MB/s over USB and a little more over Thunderbolt – about as fast as USB gets in actual use but even an SSD is unlikely to "fill the pipe" of the 10gbps Thunderbolt interface.
Question:	Can I use this with my iPad and laptop
Answer:	Yes for your laptop. You could backup your iPad to an external drive, including this one, using iTunes and selecting this drive.
Question:	Is this be truly USB powered (without external additional power from an outlet
Answer:	It is “truly” USB (or Thunderbolt) powered. There is no way to use an external power supply with this enclosure, it doesn’t have a power-in port.
Question:	Is the drive speed 5400 or
Answer:	5400

Product description

Like an airy loft or vast landscape, LaCie® Mobile Drive articulates the beauty and importance of premium space. There's room for photos, playlists, docs, and more. And with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0 compatibility, access is easy. One-click or automatic backup makes file storage smooth, and LaCie's 30th anniversary diamond cut design has an edge like no other.

• 5TB capacity, Space Grey
• Works with Mac and Windows
• Connect to modern and future laptops via reversible USB-C
• Connect to legacy laptops via USB 3.0 to USB-C
• Keep up to 500K high-resolution photos; Store up to 165 hours of videos

User questions & answers

Question:	When I turn this drive left of right it’s makes this mid pitch humming noise that kind of sounds like a light saber swing from Star Wars
Answer:	Yes. But time but it will need to be wiped clean and run through disk utility. Make sure you have enough space on the hard drive, or time machine won’t work.
Question:	Can this be used for a back up to my galaxy note 10+5g to back up photos ? also what's the size and format spend
Answer:	The built-in cable is Thunderbolt, also compatible with Thunderbolt 2 ports. It makes no difference in speed which connection you use, either will max out the available drive speed as will USB-C or USB 3.0 for that matter. Same speed for any connection on this drive really (except USB 2.0 would be slower)
Question:	Will this work with PS
Answer:	This is a formatting issue, easily resolved. I believe LaCie does have a small FAT 32 partition that typically contains formatting utilities for both Mac and PC. Is so, please run the "Lacie_Setup" file to format if you see it. Or format manually - in Windows, use DISK MANAGEMENT tool and format using default NTFS file system. Formatting instructions for Windows and Mac: https://www.lacie.com/manuals/rugged/usbc/optional-formatting-partitioning/ On Mac, there is an issue with High Sierra in which drive size can be misreported. From LaCie: It has come to my attention that Mac OS High Sierra has a new Disk Utility that is slightly different than the one before it and it is confusing end users on how to format a drive. The end users keep thinking their hard drive has only a 400MB or 250GB of volume and then returning the drives when there is nothing wrong with them. Here are the instructions for formatting a drive in High Sierra http://knowledge.lacie.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/007736en and the link to a video showing the issue. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1snDZn4PDiJVLgn0iRffucXfvYqjQFR8c The new disk utility's "view" feature introduced in 10.13 lead customers to believe that drives are failing to format or are presenting wrong capacity. The default option of disk utility may be the reason customers are experiencing these issues. Issues: • Drive displays wrong capacity ~ 350 - 450 MB o That’s because Disk Utility (DU) is set to“Show Only Volume” so it’s listing the LSA volume, not the drive itself. • The drive fails to format o Users may be trying to format the LaCie Setup volume in DU. o LSA failed to format the drive, so DU displays a grayed out volume
Question:	How strong is the cable? my other lacie unplugs itself daily and i'm afraid i'm damaging my files
Answer:	This LaCie Drive works best with select MacBook models 2015-current. The operating system required to use this drive must be OS X v10.5 or later. We hope this helps answer any compatibility questions you may have.

Product features

Sleek Design. Lavish Space.

LaCie Mobile Drive articulates the beauty and importance of premium space. With up to 5TB of capacity, there’s room for photos, playlists, docs, and more. And with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0 compatibility, access is easy. One-click or automatic backup makes file storage smooth.

What's Included

LaCie Mobile Drive | USB-C cable | USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | LaCie Toolkit: backup and mirroring software

Product description

The LaCie rugged USB-C portable drive marries rugged durability with cutting-edge USB-C. The result is a Vault for your data that's compatible with next-gen computers like the Apple MacBook, as well as USB computers.

• New USB-C connector for next-generation computers
• Included USB 3.0 adapter works with PC or Mac
• Bus powered for mobile workflows
• Drop, crush, and rain resistant for all-terrain use
• Includes 1-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan. Must redeem by January 31, 2020.

User questions & answers

Question:	The description says this comes with an adapter, but it doesn't come up on any of the reviews. can use this drive with a usb
Answer:	This unit has USB and Thunderbolt. There are adapters available to use the older USB devices with USB C.
Question:	Good for mp3 storage
Answer:	You may need a specific Thunderbolt driver for Ubuntu to access this drive. I would go the Ubuntu website to see if this exists. Normally, I access Ubuntu from a virtual machine so I avoid this kind of problem.
Question:	What's the difference with other same products
Answer:	It comes with a short Thunderbolt cable and a USB cable, you don't need to buy any.
Question:	Will it work with an iPad mini
Answer:	The drive itself is only 5,400 RPM. However, if your only option is Thunderbolt or USB 2.0 (2011 iMac for instance) then this drive will still offer higher performance over a 7,200 RPM external USB 2.0 hard drive. USB 2.0 is limited to about 60MB/s (480Mbit/s), and this drive achieves around 105MB/s - 109MB/s according to http://reviews.cnet.com/external-hard-drives/buffalo-ministation-thunderbolt-1tb/4505-3190_7-35338125.html. Having said that, I have two of these. I have one on a 2013 iMac (i7 & 16GB Ram) and another on a 2011 iMac (i7 & 16GB Ram). I use them as external drives for my Windows 8 virtual machines. They are very speedy, and I haven't had any performance issues as of yet. You're correct however, you will never see 10,000GBit/s as they imply.

Product features

Next-Generation USB-C Computers

No up/down or left/right orientation means there’s no wrong way to connect the USB-C cable.

Any PC/Mac with USB 3.0

Connect to any existing computer using the included USB-C to USB adapter cable. Ship your project to a client without worrying about compatibility.

Fast Transfer Speeds

With a 5Gb/s interface, you can quickly transfer footage, browse large photo libraries without lag, and perform backups fast.

Space for Today and Tomorrow

Featuring one of the market’s highest storage capacity for its size, the LaCie Rugged USB-C gives you enough space to store your digital present—and future. Massive capacity lets you use the LaCie Rugged as a shuttle drive to transport footage from set to post-production or to store a huge Lightroom library.

Tough Storage for When the Going Gets Rough

Featuring the market's highest storage, Creative pros have been depending on LaCie Rugged drives for over a decade because they are the most reliable way to transport and capture data in the field. With resistance to drops, crush, rain, and unauthorized access, the LaCie Rugged USB-C is tough enough for extreme conditions—from a sudden rainstorm to a crush of suitcases in an airplane cargo hold.

* In non-operating mode.

** Determined by a test that approximates a real-world scenario in which the hard drive remained functional, despite aesthetic damage, after the product was driven over by an approximately 1-ton car (1000 kg / 2205 lbs).

Product description

Ideal for Mac laptops and small PCs needing extra oomph and storage, 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 is a desktop RAID solution offering 16TB and speeds of up to 440MB/s. Designed and built for utmost efficiency, it features SD card and CF card slots for direct file ingestion, a USB 3.0 hub for charging devices and offloading footage, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining, a USB 3.1 port for computers, and a display port for high-res monitors. New to RAID? No worries. Easily configure RAID 0/1 using the step-by-step wizard to optimize the system for performance or redundancy. 2big Dock comes equipped with hot-swappable IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drives for long-term performance, and a five-year limited product warranty including Rescue Data Recovery Services for superior peace of mind.

• Ideal for laptop-focused workflows, 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 is a desktop RAID solution offering 16TB of massive space and powerful speeds of up to 440MB/s
• Features SD and CF card slots for direct file ingestion, a USB 3.0 hub for charging devices and offloading footage, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining, a USB 3.1 port for computers, and display port for high-res monitors
• Easily configure RAID 0/1 using the step-by-step wizard to optimize the system for performance or redundancy
• Equipped with hot-swappable IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drives for ultimate reliability and performance
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included five-year limited warranty protection plan including Rescue Data Recovery Services

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the drive encrypted to the enclosure? In other words, could I remove a drive and still read in a different enclosure
Answer:	The short answer is yes. You will need an adapter, and there are inexpensive ones ( "Aukey" for example) available from Amazon. Although you can use it with a USB 2 machine, you just won't get USB 3 throughput speed, which is the reason to have one in the first place.
Question:	Is there a way to replicate this to an identical model
Answer:	yes it is
Question:	Anyone using this w/ a 2018 macbook pro or air? have you left this connected when sleeping the laptop, does the drive stay mounted or does it dc
Answer:	Over what kinda port? And did you mean MB/s?
Question:	Just got mine and set everything up just fine. it's super loud though. anyone's else's drive loud? i don't want to move data if that's abnormal
Answer:	Yep. And its an awesome drive. But use this too, and go in with Thunderbolt. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter If you use a usb-c to usb adapter you will be using usb 2.0. Wasting your transfer bandwidth. TBolt on your mac will give you 10 Gbps throughput. As always, Double check what I just said before you go and make a decision :-)

Product features

More Than Storage

Ready for desktop storage that does more? 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 delivers with card slots for fast file ingestion, an array of connectivity ports, high-speed backups, huge capacity for high-res projects, enterprise-class drive reliability, and easy-to-use RAID for a truly customized workflow.

What's Included

LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3, USB-C (USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3 capable) cable, USB 3.0 (USB-C to USB-A) adapter, two IronWolf Pro enterprise-class hard drives, external power supply, quick install guide

Product description

Pros trust Rugged hard drives.

For over a decade, LaCie Rugged portable hard drives have thrived where only the toughest survive—the film sets, photo shoots, and music studios of the world’s most influential creative pros. Why? Because LaCie Rugged products are the industry’s most trusted way to capture and transport data in the field.

Rugged USB-C Model LACSTFR2000800

This drive marries legendary Rugged durability with a cutting-edge USB-C port for compatibility with next-generation computers like the latest Apple Macbook. Beyond being rain, drop, and crush resistant, the LaCie Rugged USB-C is also backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.

• This Ritz Camera Bundle includes Full USA Manufacturer Warranty from LaCie. Includes Two Lexar 633x U3 64GB SDHC Memory Cards, Memory Card Reader/Writer and All Manufacturer supplied accessories
• New USB-C connector for next-generation computers
• Included USB 3.0 adapter works with PC or Mac
• Bus powered for mobile workflows
• Drop, crush and rain-resistant for all-terrain use

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this read sdhc for backup with no computer needed
Answer:	I am using it with a MacBook Pro 2018 i9, it stays mounted.
Question:	Is this device compatible with my new Mac Air
Answer:	They have about the tone of a small space heater, one of those $25 Ceramic jobs you get at the big box hardware stores. It's not a big deal and you'll get used to it, just be aware so you're not taken aback when you plug it in for the first time. I'm not sure if there is a better way for cooling because I am new to RAID enclosures, but for almost $900 I just found it a bit off putting.