Model: OWCTB3F1U1S052X
from $6,049.99
Color: 3 x 12TB HDDs + 4 x 4TB SSDs
19 configurations available
The OWC 52TB Flex 1U4 is a 4-bay Thunderbolt 3 storage array designed for professional workflows requiring high capacity and versatile performance. This configuration includes three 12TB HDDs and four 4TB U.2 SSDs, delivering a total of 52TB of storage with transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s. Featuring two Thunderbolt 3 ports, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a DisplayPort 1.4, it offers extensive connectivity for macOS systems (10.15 to 15) and supports RAID configurations for 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 $6,049.99.
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 52TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (3 x 12TB HDDs + 4 x 4TB SSDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $6,049.99.
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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