Model: SR16000
from $619.99
Storage: 2 x 8TB
4 configurations available
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2 x 12TB from $799.99 (+$180)
The Glyph Technologies StudioRAID 16TB 2-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID Array is a production-grade external RAID array designed for demanding creative workflows. It features two 8TB 7200 rpm hard drives, providing a total capacity of 16TB, and connects to your host system via a micro-USB 3.0 port, two FireWire 800 ports, or an eSATA port, offering data transfer speeds up to 360 MB/s. This array is ideal for editing and playing back multiple audio and HD video streams with reliable performance.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $619.99.
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 StudioRAID 16TB 2-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID Array (2 x 8TB) is available at adorama, bhphoto, starting at $619.99.
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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