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product_id: 680206662
title: "LaCie 2big RAID 48TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB-C, 7200 RPM Enterprise Class Drives, for Mac and PC Desktop, Rescue Services (STHJ48000800)"
brand: "lacie"
price: "A$3797"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "La Cie"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/680206662-lacie-2big-raid-48tb-external-hard-drive-desktop-hdd-usb
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 7200 RPM enterprise speed 48TB massive capacity USB-C & USB 3.0 seamless connectivity LaCie 2big RAID 48TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB-C, 7200 RPM Enterprise Class Drives, for Mac and PC Desktop, Rescue Services (STHJ48000800)

**Brand:** lacie
**Price:** A$3797
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your creative storage game with LaCie 2big RAID – where speed meets reliability.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LaCie 2big RAID 48TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB-C, 7200 RPM Enterprise Class Drives, for Mac and PC Desktop, Rescue Services (STHJ48000800) by lacie
- **How much does it cost?** A$3797 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/680206662-lacie-2big-raid-48tb-external-hard-drive-desktop-hdd-usb)

## Best For

- lacie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lacie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 48TB Storage:** Store your entire creative universe without compromise.
- • **Configurable RAID 0/1:** Customize for ultimate speed or rock-solid data redundancy with a simple wizard.
- • **Blazing 7200 RPM Drives:** Experience enterprise-class speed that keeps your workflow lightning fast.
- • **Dual USB-C & USB 3.0 Ports:** Plug and play with the latest Mac and PC setups effortlessly.
- • **5-Year Rescue Data Recovery:** Sleep easy knowing your data is protected by industry-leading recovery services.

## Overview

The LaCie 2big RAID 48TB external hard drive is a powerhouse desktop storage solution designed for creative pros. Featuring dual hot-swappable 7200 RPM IronWolf Pro enterprise drives, it delivers up to 550MB/s transfer speeds via USB-C and USB 3.0. Easily configure RAID 0 or 1 for optimized performance or redundancy. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services, it ensures your valuable media stays safe and accessible.

## Description

Ideal for creative professionals who need reliable photo backup and seamless video editing, 2big RAID delivers up to 48TB of trusted desktop storage. Easy-to-configure hardware RAID 0/1 enables versatile speed, capacity, and data redundancy. IronWolf Pro enterprise-class hard drives support fast, smooth workflows with 7200-RPM performance and long-term reliability. And if a natural disaster or accident strikes, rest easy with 5-year Rescue Data Recovery Services.

Review: As Advertised - This is my 2nd LaCie 8TB drive. If you don't need SSD speeds, these are great drives. I would recommend. They are considerably faster than my 5400rpm drives. The difference is there! PROS: Read and Write speeds are as advertised. About 230-240MB/s on my 24" iMac. LaCie 5yr warranty is useful. I already had to call once and was surprised that an actual person answered and helped me. Just be sure to register it. Sleek design. CONS: The blue light on the front is bright enough to second as a lighthouse light. The drives are not quiet. You will hear them in the room, so beware if you record audio in the same room. Sleep mode is odd. I feel like they spin up randomly at night, which is annoying.
Review: The Cooling Fan - The fan on my LaCie 1big Dock Thunderbolt 3 4TB HDD and Desktop Hub was not turning on and the top of the case seemed to be getting quite hot after one hour. I decided to return it for a replacement so I did a secure erase. The drive was left on for several hours during this process and after time, the fan eventually turned on. I missed it in the manual (page 22) but the fan is temperature controlled so It will not turn on when you first apply power. The unit needs to be on for a L_O_N_G_ time to generate heat before you will notice any fan activity. I cancelled my return and am quite happy with it. This is a very heavy and well built external HDD and has been working well with TimeMachine for Mac.

## Features

- Ideal for photographers, indie filmmakers, and YouTubers, 2big RAID is an external desktop storage solution offering massive space and powerful speeds of up to 550MB/s
- Enjoy seamless compatibility with USB-C and USB 3.0 computers
- 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 including Rescue Data Recovery Services

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CNXW5VJR |
| Additional Features | Rescue Data Recovery Services |
| Best Sellers Rank | #53 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | LaCie |
| Built-In Media | Hard Drive |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 48 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,403 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5000 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 48 TB |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum Or Glass |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | eSATA |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hard-Drive Size | 48 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0, USB Type C |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 2800 Grams |
| Manufacturer | LaCie |
| Media Speed | 550.0 |
| Model Name | 2big RAID |
| Model Number | STHJ48000800 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 550 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Rescue Data Recovery Services |
| Specific Uses For Product | Professional media creation and storage |
| UPC | 763649182154 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 5-Year manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 48 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** eSATA
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Rescue Data Recovery Services

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As Advertised
*by Y***Z on August 6, 2021*

This is my 2nd LaCie 8TB drive. If you don't need SSD speeds, these are great drives. I would recommend. They are considerably faster than my 5400rpm drives. The difference is there! PROS: Read and Write speeds are as advertised. About 230-240MB/s on my 24" iMac. LaCie 5yr warranty is useful. I already had to call once and was surprised that an actual person answered and helped me. Just be sure to register it. Sleek design. CONS: The blue light on the front is bright enough to second as a lighthouse light. The drives are not quiet. You will hear them in the room, so beware if you record audio in the same room. Sleep mode is odd. I feel like they spin up randomly at night, which is annoying.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Cooling Fan
*by M***' on June 15, 2022*

The fan on my LaCie 1big Dock Thunderbolt 3 4TB HDD and Desktop Hub was not turning on and the top of the case seemed to be getting quite hot after one hour. I decided to return it for a replacement so I did a secure erase. The drive was left on for several hours during this process and after time, the fan eventually turned on. I missed it in the manual (page 22) but the fan is temperature controlled so It will not turn on when you first apply power. The unit needs to be on for a L_O_N_G_ time to generate heat before you will notice any fan activity. I cancelled my return and am quite happy with it. This is a very heavy and well built external HDD and has been working well with TimeMachine for Mac.

### ⭐ DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY - SLOWEST DRIVE EVER
*by J***S on October 12, 2025*

Hands down one of the slowest, most disappointing storage devices of any kind! I am writing a fairly long review (which I never take the time to do), and I know it may appear to some as a mad rant...my goal is to share that this is not user error or due to a specific issue with a file type or specific software application. The poor performance is consistent regardless. I am a commercial director and editor. I've worked with all kinds of storage systems, from RAID to NAS to small portable hard drives. I was looking for something easy to stay on my desktop that I could quickly dump footage to following shoots, so that I could clear my portable SSDs. I would say to call this "professional" or "fast" is comical, but after having this for 10 months, I lean more towards an outright lie. When I purchased this, I was editing on a fully loaded 2019 i9 MacBook Pro. I've now been using it with my fully spec'd out M4 MacBook Pro. Whenever I unlock my computer, the drive rumbles and takes several minutes before it shows in Finder and is accessible. It doesn't matter if I have just plugged in my computer or if my computer was on the lock screen with the Lacie already connected and powered. Every time there is a massive lag. You may think, Oh, that's inconvenient but after it connects, it probably is fine. NOPE. Even after it has been connected, every time I click to access the root folder, it lags; clicking subfolders easily takes 10-30 seconds (sometimes over a minute) for the folder to expand and display files. It doesn't matter if I am editing photos, graphic files, HD video, or 4k videos, RAW, mp4, proxies...it is consistently slow across the board, no matter what. My original workflow plan was: onsite dump cards to my SSDs, come home, and immediately back up all files to the Lacie to clear SSDs, edit off the Lacie so there is a consistent folder structure and organization (instead of editing off of SSDs then dumping once the project is complete). The read/write is so slow and inconsistent that you cannot edit using files stored on the Lacie. It doesn't matter if I am in Premiere Pro, After Effects, doing photos in Lightroom - using Affinity Designer, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Logic, or doing something browser-based like uploading photos for a website edit. There is no correlation between a specific software application or file type - the inconsistency is the same across the board. Even after importing files into Premiere or Lightroom, the speed is so slow and inconsistent that files regularly buffer or take forever to display. I am not just a creative professional; my background is in custom software development, and I have extensive experience with networking hardware. I have tried everything I can to troubleshoot, isolate any potential issues, and optimize this in hopes that it would perform as described. I've owned so many Lacie drives over the years, and it just feels like the reliability and their focus on quality products continue to not be a priority for the company. I know I am being critical, but this was a $634 investment, not a cheap, no-name brand solution. I have conceded to keeping it unplugged and only using it for final backup storage once I am completely done with a project. I hope this helps some other small business professionals or creatives considering spending their hard-earned money on a product that is not "professional" nor "fast." Avoid this product and find another solution that actually does what it says it's supposed to.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*