Model: OWCTB3F1U1N013
from $1,949.99
Color: 3 x 4TB HDDs + 1 x 1TB SSD
24 configurations available
The OWC 13TB Flex 1U4 is a 4-bay Thunderbolt 3 storage array designed for professional creative workflows. This configuration includes three 4TB SATA III HDDs and one 1TB U.2 SSD, offering a total of 13TB storage capacity and transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s. It features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, multiple USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a DisplayPort 1.4, making it ideal for high-demand data storage, editing, and backup for macOS 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 $1,949.99.
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 OWC 13TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (3 x 4TB HDDs + 1 x 1TB SSD) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,949.99.
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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