Model: OWCTB3F1U1N026
from $2,459.99
Color: 3 x 8TB HDDs + 1 x 2TB SSD
24 configurations available
The OWC Flex 1U4 is a 4-bay Thunderbolt 3 storage array designed for professional creative workflows. This robust 1U rackmount solution offers a substantial 26TB of storage, configured with three 8TB 7200 RPM SATA III HDDs and one 2TB U.2 SSD for optimized performance. Featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, three USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a DisplayPort 1.4, it provides versatile connectivity and supports transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s. With integrated RAID capabilities, a 300W PSU, and three cooling fans, the Flex 1U4 is ideal for demanding macOS environments requiring high-capacity, high-speed data management.
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 $2,459.99.
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 26TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (3 x 8TB HDDs + 1 x 2TB SSD) is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,459.99.
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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