Model: OWCTB3F1U1N050
from $3,059.99
Color: 3 x 16TB HDDs + 1 x 2TB SSD
24 configurations available
The OWC 50TB Flex 1U4 is a 4-bay Thunderbolt 3 storage array designed for demanding creative workflows and data-intensive tasks. This robust 1U rackmount solution comes pre-configured with 3 x 16TB HDDs and 1 x 2TB U.2 SSD, offering a total of 50TB of storage capacity and impressive transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s. Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports, three USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a DisplayPort 1.4, making it suitable for macOS users requiring high-speed data access and expansion capabilities.
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 $3,059.99.
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 50TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (3 x 16TB HDDs + 1 x 2TB SSD) is available at bhphoto, starting at $3,059.99.
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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