Model: STHA8000800
from $239.99
Storage: 8TB
6 configurations available
The 8TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive from LaCie features a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that's compatible with devices that use the USB-C interface, including Thunderbolt 5, 4 and 3, USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1/3.0), and more. Inside is a Seagate IronWolf Pro enterprise-class drive, which spins at 7200 rpm and offers data transfer rates of up to 290 MB/s. The drive is pre-formatted as exFAT, which allows for compatibility with both macOS and Windows systems. If you're using the drive with only one operating system, you can optimize the drive's performance by reformatting it as NFTS for Windows or HFS+/APFS for macOS.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $239.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The LaCie 8TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive is available at bhphoto, cdw, starting at $239.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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