I tested LaCie’s huge 256TB 8big Pro5, the storage is huge and its ideal for 8K video editing, but it comes with a price tag that's just as big
The LaCie 8big Pro5 is an 8-bay DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) solution that features Thunderbolt 5, a RAID array, and, in my review unit, eight 32TB Seagate IronWolf Pro drives equalling a massive 256TB capacity. This all comes at a price, which makes this a purely professional solution, especially for video production and broadcast, with a design that will work equally well in the editing suite as well as out in the field. The design is solid, and once the initial setup is complete, the storage simply plugs in like any other desktop drive. However, real-world read speeds of 3,811 MB/s exceeded my expectations, and editing 4K and 8K video on both Mac and PC was exceptionally fast, with no fear of running out of space. However, at £14,711.99 for 256 TB, although can be found substantially cheaper, this is professional production equipment that is out of reach for most consumers...
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