The LaCie 8big Pro5 (STNC128000400) is an eight-bay desktop hardware RAID storage enclosure with Thunderbolt 5 as its primary interface, designed for high-demand creative and professional workflows requiring substantial capacity and sustained throughput.
This listing is configured at 128TB total capacity. The unit is an eight-bay desktop enclosure populated with enterprise-class drives and supports hardware RAID modes including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, as well as JBOD and multi-RAID configurations.
The 8big Pro5 provides up to 140W of power delivery over a single Thunderbolt 5 cable, sufficient to charge laptops and high-end workstations simultaneously. Hot-swappable drive bays and RAID redundancy provide data protection during active workflows.
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The LaCie 8big Pro5 (STNC128000400) is an eight-bay desktop hardware RAID storage enclosure configured at 128TB capacity, built around Thunderbolt 5 connectivity for professional creative environments. It is designed to serve photographers, videographers, and post-production studios that routinely handle large RAW video files, 8K workflows, and substantial project transfers requiring both high throughput and reliable data protection.
The enclosure combines enterprise-class storage with flexible RAID configuration and broad connectivity options, making it suitable for both standalone workstation use and multi-device studio setups. Managed via the included LaCie RAID Manager software, the 8big Pro5 offers hardware-level RAID control alongside drive health monitoring, positioning it as a scalable and manageable storage solution for demanding creative professionals.
Thunderbolt 5 delivers a bandwidth ceiling of 120 Gbps, a significant increase over previous Thunderbolt generations, enabling the enclosure to sustain the high data rates required by modern multi-stream video workflows.
These sustained transfer rates are sufficient for editing RAW video and managing large project file transfers without bottlenecking the connected workstation. The combination of hardware RAID processing and Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth ensures performance remains consistent across demanding, sustained-load scenarios.
This listing provides 128TB of total capacity distributed across eight bays populated with enterprise-class drives. The bays support hot-swapping, allowing individual drives to be replaced during operation without interrupting active workflows. When used with Mac Studio, the enclosure is capable of supporting up to 7.68 PB of total storage in an expanded configuration, underlining its scalability for growing storage requirements.
The 8big Pro5 implements hardware RAID, supporting RAID modes 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, as well as JBOD and multi-RAID configurations. Hardware RAID offloads RAID processing from the host system, maintaining consistent performance regardless of host CPU load. Multi-RAID support allows multiple independent RAID volumes to be created within the same enclosure, providing flexible data organisation and redundancy options within a single unit.
The enclosure delivers up to 140W of power through its Thunderbolt 5 connection, enabling it to charge connected laptops and high-end workstations via a single cable. This reduces cable management complexity in studio environments, consolidating both data and power delivery into one Thunderbolt 5 connection. The power delivery capability is sufficient for high-end workstations, making the 8big Pro5 suitable as a central storage and power hub within a professional studio setup.
The 8big Pro5 includes LaCie RAID Manager, which provides a software interface for initial RAID configuration, volume management, and ongoing drive health monitoring. The updated RAID Manager interface is designed for straightforward setup, reducing the time required to initialise the array and configure preferred RAID modes. Drive health monitoring through the software allows administrators to identify potential drive issues before they result in data loss, complementing the hardware RAID redundancy already built into the enclosure.
With eight bays at 128TB in this configuration, the 8big Pro5 provides substantial on-desk storage capacity for current high-resolution project demands. The architecture supports expansion to up to 7.68 PB of total storage when used with Mac Studio, accommodating long-term growth in storage requirements.
| SKU | STNC128000400 |
| Total Capacity | 128TB |
| Form Factor | Eight-bay desktop enclosure |
| Drive Bays | 8 |
| Drive Type | Enterprise-class |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Primary Interface | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth | Up to 120 Gbps |
| Additional Ports | 1 × USB 20 Gbps |
| RAID Type | Hardware RAID |
| Supported RAID Modes | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60; JBOD; multi-RAID |
| Maximum Throughput (RAID 0) | Up to 2,800 MB/s |
| Power Delivery (Thunderbolt 5) | Up to 140W |
| Maximum Supported Storage (with Mac Studio) | Up to 7.68 PB |
| Management Software | LaCie RAID Manager |
| Data Recovery Services | Rescue Data Recovery Services (availability varies by country) |
| Design | Design by Neil Poulton |
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