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Color: 4 x 1TB SSDs
Storage: 4TB
4 configurations available
The OWC 4TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array is a high-performance external storage solution designed for demanding creative workflows. This robust unit comes equipped with four pre-installed 1TB SSDs, providing a total of 4TB of fast storage with transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s. Featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a DisplayPort 1.4, it offers versatile connectivity for macOS systems (10.15 to 12) and supports various RAID configurations for data protection and speed optimization.
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 $2,099.99.
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 4TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (4 x 1TB SSDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,099.99.
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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