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Optimize storage and speed up your workflow with the U2 Shuttle 8TB 4-Bay RAID Storage from OWC . Utilizing four 2TB M.2 2280 SSDs, this shuttle fits 3.5" drive bays in RAID arrays, servers, or computers with a U.2 connection. Featuring a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and Phison E12 controller, the OWC U2 Shuttle supports RAID O, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD modes. An aluminum housing provides durability for everyday use and transport, while the plug-and-play design allows for easy deployment. The OWC U2 Shuttle works with Windows and mac and can be installed in compatible enclosures, computers, and servers with a 3.5" drive bay and U.2 input.
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 $1,999.99.
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 U2 Shuttle 8TB 4-Bay RAID Storage (4 x 2TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,999.99.
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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