Model: OWCTB3F1U1N032
from $3,549.99
Color: 3 x 8TB HDDs + 1 x 8TB SSD
24 configurations available
The OWC 32TB Flex 1U4 is a 4-bay Thunderbolt 3 storage array designed for professional computing environments. This robust unit features a hybrid configuration of three 8TB SATA III HDDs and one 8TB U.2 SSD, providing a total of 32TB of storage capacity. With transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s and comprehensive connectivity including two Thunderbolt 3 ports, three USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a DisplayPort 1.4, it offers versatile high-speed data management and display capabilities for macOS systems (10.15 to 15). Its 1U rack-mountable design, integrated RAID support, and PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot make it suitable for demanding creative workflows and data-intensive applications.
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 $3,549.99.
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 32TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (3 x 8TB HDDs + 1 x 8TB SSD) is available at bhphoto, starting at $3,549.99.
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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