Model: OWCTB3F1U1S016
from $2,679.99
Color: 3 x 4TB HDDs + 4 x 1TB SSDs
19 configurations available
The OWC 16TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array is a versatile external storage solution designed for demanding creative and professional workflows. This 1U rack-mountable unit features a hybrid drive configuration, including three 4TB SATA III HDDs and four 1TB U.2 SSDs, providing a total of 16TB of storage capacity. It offers high transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s and supports RAID configurations, connecting to your system via dual Thunderbolt 3 ports. With additional USB-C and USB-A ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot, the Flex 1U4 is compatible with macOS 10.15 to 15 and is ideal for professionals requiring robust, high-performance storage and connectivity.
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 $2,679.99.
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 16TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (3 x 4TB HDDs + 4 x 1TB SSDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,679.99.
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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