Model: CR-H218-960GB
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Color: 2 x 480GB SSD
Storage: 960GB
2 configurations available
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The CineRAID CR-H218 is a compact, 2-bay USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C RAID array, pre-configured with two 480GB SSDs for a total of 960GB storage. This versatile unit supports RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and Normal modes, offering flexibility for speed or data redundancy. Bus-powered via its USB-C interface, it's ideal for professionals needing portable, high-performance storage for demanding creative workflows on Windows 7+ or Mac OS 10.7+ systems.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $699.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The CineRAID CR-H218 960GB 2-Bay USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Raid Array (2 x 480GB SSD) is available at bhphoto, starting at $699.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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