from $1,549
Storage: 2 x 24TB
5 configurations available
The LaCie 48TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array is a powerful and versatile Thunderbolt 3 docking station with integrated storage. It features two hot-swappable 24TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" enterprise-class hard drives, providing a total storage capacity of 48TB. Pre-formatted as exFAT for immediate compatibility with both Windows and Mac systems, this device is configured as hardware-controlled RAID 0 for enhanced performance, with support for RAID 1 and JBOD also available. This unit is ideal for users seeking to expand their laptop's connectivity while also gaining substantial, high-performance storage.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $1,549.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The LaCie 48TB 2big Dock 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (2 x 24TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,549.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
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