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OWC ThunderBlade X12 now available in 96TB option

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The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is now available in a 96TB option. If you require huge capacity for massive projects, rock-solid RAID 5 reliability, super fast speeds, and something that is still small enough to be used as a shuttle drive, then this is certainly a drive worth considering.

Key features

  • 12.0TB to 96.0TB From $2,749.99
  • Breakthrough: Up to 6600MB/s peak speed with blazing-fast 5990MB/s consistent sustained write speed over the entire volume
  • Massive: 12 NVMe M.2 SSDs for up to 96TB
  • Includes SoftRAID: Robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID set
  • Versatile: Daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device via the second Thunderbolt port
  • Secure: Non-skid rubber feet, locking power connector, and OWC ClingOn ready for on-set use
  • Silent: Heat dissipating fanless aluminum chassis keep you working at top speed
  • Informative: Confirm use status instantly via a configurable LED
  • Mobile: Compact footprint and custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make this the perfect shuttle drive
  • Certified: Meets Intel Thunderbolt and OWC operating certifications for assured performance and reliability
  • Worry-Free: 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

The Thunderblade X12 features up to 6600MB/s peak and 5990MB/s sustained write speeds thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 technology, which doubles the performance of its predecessor. Up to 96TB of storage, 3x more than previously available, can be used with SoftRAID Premium.

In the fast-paced, tight-budget world of filmmaking, where time is money, every minute saved is critical. Whether you’re juggling multiple cameras or offloading a variety of media cards simultaneously, you’ll keep your production running ahead of schedule by ingesting twice as fast with ThunderBlade X12. DITs can now simultaneously ingest multiple media types at full speeds:

  • Up to 2 CODEX Compact Drives simultaneously via Thunderbolt at full speeds (ARRI)
  • Up to 4 CFexpress Type B 2.0 cards simultaneously via Thunderbolt at full speeds (RED V-Raptor, Komodo-X, Pyxis 6K, Sony Burano, Canon C400, Nikon Z9, and more)
  • Up to 5 AXS-A cards simultaneously via Thunderbolt at full speeds (Sony Venice, Venice 2, and more)
  • Up to 7 CFexpress Type A 2.0 cards simultaneously at full speeds (Sony FX6, FX3, A7sIII, and more)
  • Up to 10 CFast 2.0 cards simultaneously at full speeds (RED Komodo, ARRI Alexa Mini, etc.)
  • Up to 20 SD UHS-II V90 cards simultaneously at full speeds (Canon C80, C70, Panasonic S5II, GH7, and more)

Pricing & Availability

The OWC ThunderBlade X12 starts at $2,749.99 USD for the 12TB version, and it goes up to $15,499.99 USD for the 96TB version.

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