Key Features 2 x 4TB IronWolf Pro SATA 3.5" HDDs 2 x SATA 3.5" Drive Bays 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Designed for photo, video, and audio production, graphic design, backup, and archiving, the 8TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array from LaCie has dual 3.5" SATA drive bays, each of which is equipped with a 4TB IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Enterprise-class hard drive, for a total storage capacity of 8TB. Compatible with both Windows and Mac, it supports hardware-controlled RAID 0, which provides improved performance, and RAID 1, which provides 1:1 data redundancy. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD is also available. This 2big comes preformatted as HFS+ for Mac, configured as RAID 0, and connects to your host system using its 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 or USB 3.2 Gen 2, to provide data transfer speeds of up to 440 MB/s. This RAID may also be used with Thunderbolt 3 hosts and is cooled using its aluminum enclosure with improved heat dissipation, as well as a thermoregulated Noctua cooling fan. Included is a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C cable, a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable, an external power supply, and a limited 5-year warranty with data recovery services. General Features Fast Performance Speeds of up to 440 MB/s enable fast large file transfers and seamless 4K video editing. Loads of Capacity Up to 8TB of storage for large-scale projects and long-term archiving. Hot-Swappable Drives Remove and replace drives while the 2big is still operating. RAID Configurations LaCie Toolkit offers step-by-step assistance with RAID setup. For the best speeds and capacity, choose RAID 0. For data redundancy, choose RAID 1. Universal Compatibility With a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C cable, and a USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable, connecting a variety of devices is easy. UPC: 763649131473 In the Box LaCie 8TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Cable USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A Cable LaCie 2big Specs Storage Capacity 8 TB Connection Interface 1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB Type-C) Maximum Read Speed 440 MB/s Pre-Format HFS+ Internal Drive Internal Interface SATA III Type Hard Disk Drive Rotational Speed 7200 rpm Form Factor 3.5" Cache Memory 128 MB External Enclosure Material Aluminum Cooling System Fan Operating Temperature 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C Dimensions (L x W x H) 8.5 x 4.6 x 3.7" / 217.0 x 118.0 x 93.3 mm Weight 6.17 lb / 2.8 kg Packaging Info Package Weight 8.22 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 12.5 x 9.4 x 7" In the Box LaCie 8TB 2big 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Cable USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A Cable 36W External Power Supply Data Recovery Services Limited 5-Year Warranty