Model: BBPR16RDTB3HUB
from $1,039.99
8 configurations available
The Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO RAID is a 16TB 2-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array designed for robust external storage and connectivity. It comes pre-configured with two 8TB 7200 RPM SATA III HDDs in RAID 0 for fast 550 MB/s transfer rates, with support for RAID 1 and JBOD modes. This aluminum enclosure features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 port, a DisplayPort, and integrated SD/SDHC/SDXC and CFast 2.0 media card slots, making it an ideal solution for creative professionals needing high-speed storage and expanded peripheral connectivity for both macOS and Windows systems.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $1,039.99.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO RAID 16TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array with Hub (2 x 8TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,039.99.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
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