Whether you are a business professional, audio engineer, or content creator, you can ensure all your important assets are properly saved with the 8TB Blackbox PRO RAID Desktop Drive from Glyph Technologies.

Equipped with dual 4TB 7200 rpm enterprise-grade HDDs, you get 8TB maximum capacity suitable for storing large files and important assets, plus two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports that provide you with data transfer speeds up to 550 MB/s and daisy-chaining for up to five additional devices. There is also one DisplayPort for connecting a 4K display directly to the Blackbox PRO RAID. Also supported are multiple RAID settings, including RAID 0 and 1 as well as JBOD and SPAN for those who do not require a RAID.

8TB Capacity    2 x 4TB 7200 rpm SATA Enterprise HDDs    2 x Thunderbolt 3 | 1 x DisplayPort    RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and SPAN    Hardware Controller    Data Transfer Speeds up to 550 MB/s    Aluminum Shell & Fan Cooling Design    Locking Bay Doors    Formatted for macOS & Time Machine Ready    Windows Compatible via Reformat

Dual 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to daisy-chain up to 5 additional devices through a single cable to your computer.

Up to 8 of 7200 rpm enterprise class hard drives, with speeds up to 550 MB/s. Blackbox PRO RAID is built for demanding workflows and mission critical projects.

Blackbox PRO RAID supports hardware RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and SPAN. You'll have the flexibility to set it up for maximum speed (RAID 0) or redundancy (RAID 1). Set it and forget it with no need to deal with finicky and slow software based RAID.

Connect a 4K monitor directly into your Blackbox PRO RAID and streamline your desk setup.

The Blackbox PRO RAID is formatted for macOS and is Time Machine compatible right out of the box. It may be easily reformatted for Windows.

Don't be afraid to put the Blackbox PRO RAID to work. The rugged aluminum shell acts as a heatsink, keeping the internal hard drive at its optimal temperature to deliver higher sustained speeds.

Ensure your drives are safely secure with locking bay doors, preventing unauthorized users from accessing your essential information.

Every Glyph drive comes with their 3-2-1 warranty. Three years of full hardware coverage, including the cables, two years of Level 1 data recovery, and one year of advanced replacement.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 1. Is it Solid State? 2. Is it bootable for editing? Thx

A: The Glyph Technologies 40TB Blackbox PRO RAID Desktop Drive BH #GLBBPR40RDT3 uses Enterprise grade HDD. Booting would depend on the capabilities of your motherboard.

Q: 2. External Power Adapter for Glyph BlackBox Pro - does this include alternative international plug fitting (eg)?

A: The AC Adapter for Glyph BlackBox Pro has multiple connectors for EU and UK.

Q: 3. MacOS, High Sierra, 13.1.2. Need a backup HD for Apple Time Machine. Will this be a good choice?

A: Yes, the Glyph Technologies 1 TB BlackBox Mobile Hard Drive is fully compatible with Mac and can be used as a Time Machine backup destination.

Q: 4. Which HDD brand is used in Glyph drives, WD or Seagate?

A: According to the manufacturer, the Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO 40TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array with Hub features a pair of 7,200 RPM enterprise-class hard drives. The brand is not specified.

Q: 5. Is this a hardware RAID?

A: Yes, the Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO 40TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array with Hub (2 x 20TB) utilizes hardware RAID.

Q: 6. Does it come with a USB cable?

A: Yes. You can see it on the picture if you zoom in. It's also in the product description, USB 3.1 Type-C Connectivity . By the way, USB 3.1 is backwards compatible if your computer uses a USB 2.0.

Q: 7. What are the weight and dimensions of the glyph blackbox pro external hard drive?

A: I don't have the 8TB. I do have the 3TB. The specs are probably about the same. 8.2 X 5.1 X 1.7 I don't know how much it weighs but it was much heavier than I expected, maybe a couple of pounds. I was surprised when I lifted it. That's good because it will stay put when you're using it with a laptop. Happy shopping.

Q: 8. Will this drive work with original Thunderbolt connection?

A: I havn't found any adapter cable for it yet. But I'm sure it will come soon. It is still super fast read/write with USB.

Q: 9. Will this drive work with Mountain Lion OS 10.8.5?

A: If you have a USB-C port, you can format this drive as needed for your OS.

Q: 10. can i use thunderbolt connection ?

A: no thunderbolt.... this is new USB Type C