Glyph Technologies Blackbox Pro 40tb 2-bay Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array With Hub (2 X 20tb)
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Streamline storage and workflows with the Blackbox PRO 40TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array with Hub from Glyph Technologies. Boasting two drive bays populated with one 20TB hard drive each, this RAID array provides a capacity of 40TB. Choose from RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and SPAN modes and take advantage of transfer speeds up to 550 MB/s thanks to dual Thunderbolt 3 interfaces and daisy chain support.
Connect to a monitor via a DisplayPort interface and use the integrated hub to connect to wired peripherals via a USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port. Additionally, the hub sports a CF 2.0 and SD card reader slot for easy access of compatible memory cards. A quiet cooling fan helps keep temperatures low, along with an aluminum construction that encourages passive cooling. Compatible with macOS and Time Machine ready right out of the box, this RAID array is also compatible with Windows after a reformat.
Please note that storage capacity depends on the RAID mode used.
2 x 20TB 7200 rpm 3.5" HDDs 2 x 3.5" Drive Bays 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Interfaces RAID 0, 1, JBOD & SPAN Read Speeds up to 550 MB/s 1 x Quiet Cooling Fan Built-In Hub with Card Readers Mac Compatible & Time Machine Ready Compatible with Windows After Reformat
Key Specs | |
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Storage Capacity | 40 TB |
Included Drives | 2x 20 TB 3.5" HDD |
RAID | Yes, Supported RAID Modes: JBOD / 0 / 1 |
Number of Bays | 2x 3.5" |
Inputs/Outputs | 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) 1x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 1x DisplayPort |
Drives | |
Storage Capacity | 40 TB |
Included Drives | 2x 20 TB 3.5" HDD |
RAID | Yes, Supported RAID Modes: JBOD / 0 / 1 |
Transfer Rates | 550 MB/s |
General | |
Number of Bays | 2x 3.5" |
Inputs/Outputs | 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) 1x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 1x DisplayPort |
Media Card Slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC CFast 2.0 |
Security | |
Encryption | No |
Security Features | Kensington Security Slot |
Physical | |
Certifications | No |
Cooling | 1x Fan |
Material of Construction | Aluminum |
Dimensions | 8.25 x 5.5 x 4.25" / 20.96 x 14 x 10.79 cm |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 11.26 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.7 x 10.4 x 4.8" |
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to daisy-chain up to five additional devices through a single cable to your computer.
This array comes preinstalled with two 20TB 7200 rpm Enterprise-class hard drives for a total storage capacity of 40TB. Supporting speeds up to 550 MB/s, the Blackbox PRO RAID is built for demanding workflows and mission-critical projects.
Blackbox PRO RAID supports hardware RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and SPAN, giving you the flexibility to choose RAID 0 for speed or RAID 1 for redundancy. Set it and forget it without needing to deal with finicky and slow software-based RAID.
Streamline your workflow with onboard CFast 2.0 and SD UHS-II card readers. Use the USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port to connect fast SSD storage or charge peripherals.
Connect a 4K monitor directly to your Blackbox PRO RAID Thunderbolt 3 and streamline your desk setup.
Blackbox PRO RAID is formatted for macOS computers and is Time Machine compatible right out of the box. Plus, it can be easily reformatted for use with 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.
Get peace of mind with a 3-year limited warranty with full hardware coverage, including the cables, as well as 2-year level 1 data recovery and one year of advanced replacement.
Related Questions and Answers
Q: 1. What's the default password for the G-Raid Configurator utility? I can't reformat it and their support site is awful
A: The G-Raid Configurator does not require a password for the drive. It is most likely requesting an administrator username, and password for your computer. This would be the same password required to install applications, or make system changes.
Q: 2. CouId replace the drives in this myself? and which brand drives do they use?
A: It is possible to change the drives yes. I suppose you could use any drives you want to as long as they are larger spinning drives.
Q: 3. Does the display port work as like normal dock to extend the monitor with macbook air?
A: Yes, the DisplayPort on the Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO 8TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array with Hub (2 x 4TB) can be used to connect your MacBook Air to a monitor.
Q: 4. Anyone have experience editing 4K multi cam on these drives? How was the performance?
A: The Glyph Technologies 40TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array (2 x 20TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) perform well for multicamera 4K video editing.
Q: 5. does it support wifi connection or does it have to be hard wired to the computers?
A: Hardwired via a Thunderbolt 3 cable.
Q: 6. Is this Glyph 2-Bay RAID Array box compatible with 8K videos?
A: Yes, the Glyph Technologies 8TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array with Card Reader & USB Hub (2 x 4TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) (B&H # GLBBPR8KRDHB) is compatible with 8K video.
Q: 7. I just purchased this drive and am not able to configure on my mac. It is saying I only have 4tb of space to use so I am assuming it is in RAID 1 mode, but no way of knowing for sure. Does anyone have suggestions on how to configure properly?
A: You can find the configuration utility for this drive at the link below.a href= http://download.g-technology.com/software/gtc-1.0.38.zip target= _blank http://download.g-technology.com/software/gtc-1.0.38.zip/a
Q: 8. Does this come with the 2 drives?Will it work with a thunderbolt adapter?
A: The G-Technology G-RAID USB G1 16TB includes the two 8GB drives. If you are referring to a Thunderbolt to USB 3.0 adapter, it will work with the drive.
Q: 9. what is the usb hub used for?
A: The Glyph Technologies PRO RAID External HDD's USB hub can be used to connect other storage devices or peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
Q: 10. 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.
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