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LaCie 2big Dock & 2big RAID
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Hardware RAID desktop storage enclosures with enterprise-class drives — the studio option when losing a project is not survivable.
Both 2big Dock and 2big RAID reach 60TB
Hardware RAID rather than software, using enterprise-class drives
Mirror for protection or stripe for throughput, configured in hardware
Advanced connectivity for demanding studio workflows
What are the LaCie 2big Dock and 2big RAID?
LaCie 2big Dock and 2big RAID are hardware RAID desktop storage enclosures built with enterprise-class drives. The 2big Dock spans 16TB to 60TB; the 2big RAID spans 8TB to 60TB.
For demanding studio workflows, LaCie desktop and RAID drives deliver massive capacity and fast performance. Designed for heavy post-production work, options like the d2, 1big Dock and 2big RAID provide scalable, secure storage with advanced connectivity — ideal for managing, editing and archiving your most complex creative projects.
The two-bay design is what separates these from a single-drive dock. Configure the pair as a mirror and a single drive failure no longer costs you the project; configure it as a stripe and you get the sustained throughput a single mechanism cannot reach.
When working with massive media files, speed and reliability matter. LaCie external drives feature fast USB-C, Thunderbolt and NVMe technology for seamless data transfer, plus built-in backup and encryption tools.
Why does hardware RAID matter for post-production workflows?
Three reasons a two-bay RAID enclosure is the right desktop unit for professional production work.
Redundancy in Hardware
Hardware RAID means the enclosure handles mirroring itself, independent of the host. The array behaves like one volume to your editing software, and a single drive failure doesn’t stop the session.
Throughput When Striped
Two drives working in parallel deliver sustained read and write rates a single mechanism cannot, which is what keeps a multi-stream timeline playing back cleanly.
Enterprise-Class Drives
Built with enterprise-class drives rather than desktop mechanisms — rated for the sustained duty cycle that continuous ingest and render work actually produces.
How do you configure the LaCie 2big for mirroring or striping?
Swappable enterprise-class drives behind a hardware RAID controller, with Thunderbolt connectivity to the workstation.
Other LaCie drives alongside the 2big
Rugged portables for the field, docks and RAID systems for the studio.
How do you choose storage for photo and video post-production?
Choosing storage for photo, video and post-production work.
LaCie 2big Dock & 2big RAID: frequently asked questions
Capacity, RAID configuration and workflow answers for the 2big line.
Both are two-bay hardware RAID desktop enclosures built with enterprise-class drives. The 2big Dock adds docking-station functionality and spans 16TB to 60TB; the 2big RAID is the storage-focused unit and spans 8TB to 60TB.
The two-bay design supports mirroring for redundancy or striping for throughput, configured in hardware on the enclosure. Our specialists will help you pick based on whether your priority is protecting the project or feeding a multi-stream timeline.
Hardware RAID means the enclosure handles the array itself, independent of the host operating system. The array presents as a single volume to your editing software, and rebuilds happen without tying up the workstation.
8TB to 60TB across the line — the 2big RAID starts at 8TB and the 2big Dock at 16TB, both reaching 60TB.
It depends on your workflow. Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer faster data transfer speeds, making them ideal for real-time editing, quick backups and working with high-resolution files. They’re also more portable. External hard drives provide more storage at a lower cost, great for archiving large libraries or long-term storage. Many professionals use both — SSDs for active work, hard drives for backup.
Setting up your Seagate external hard drive or SSD is quick and easy. Just connect the drive to your computer using the included USB or Thunderbolt cable — your device should recognize it automatically. For optimal performance you may want to reformat the drive to match your operating system (exFAT for cross-platform, NTFS for Windows or APFS for macOS). You can also install Seagate Toolkit software for backups and management.
Yes, most Seagate external hard drives and SSDs are compatible with both Mac and Windows. Many come preformatted in exFAT, which works with both systems. If your drive is formatted specifically for one OS (like NTFS for Windows or APFS for Mac), you can reformat it to suit your needs. Seagate also offers software tools to help with formatting, file transfers and cross-platform use.
Seagate and LaCie external hard drives and SSDs feature fast USB-C, Thunderbolt and NVMe technology for seamless data transfer, with options ranging from 500GB to 48TB, plus built-in backup and encryption tools.
Creative professionals worldwide trust Seagate and LaCie for high-performance storage built to meet the demands of modern content creation. With over a decade of innovation, LaCie drives are used by top photographers, filmmakers and studios for their speed, reliability and durability, making them a trusted choice in the creative industry.
Our specialists will match capacity, interface and redundancy to your production workflow and quote authorized-reseller pricing. Call 844-356-5142 or request a quote online.
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Our specialists will match the LaCie 2big line to your production workflow — capacity, interface and redundancy — and quote authorized-reseller pricing.
Capacity and RAID-level sizing for your project load
Thunderbolt and USB-C interface compatibility check
Mac, Windows and cross-platform formatting guidance
Authorized-reseller pricing with full warranty coverage
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