Model: OWCTB3F1U1N052
from $3,429.99
Color: 3 x 16TB HDDs + 1 x 4TB SSD
24 configurations available
The OWC Flex 1U4 is a 4-bay Thunderbolt 3 storage array designed for professional computing environments. This configuration offers a substantial 52TB of storage, combining three 16TB 7200 RPM SATA III HDDs with one 4TB U.2 SSD, providing a versatile blend of capacity and speed with transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s. Housed in a compact 1U rackmount form factor (18 x 16.9 x 1.7 inches) and weighing 16.3 lbs, it features robust connectivity including two Thunderbolt 3 ports, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a DisplayPort 1.4, making it suitable for demanding macOS workflows requiring high-capacity, high-performance external storage and expansion.
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 $3,429.99.
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 16TB HDDs + 1 x 4TB SSD) is available at bhphoto, starting at $3,429.99.
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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