Model: 3R2C-16T
from $679
Color: 2 x 8TB HDDs
Storage: 16TB
6 configurations available
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24TB from $849 (+$170)
The Oyen Digital Mobius 2C is a 2-bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID array, pre-configured with two 8TB SATA III 3.5" HDDs for a total of 16TB storage. This aluminum enclosure supports RAID modes 0, 1, and JBOD, offering flexibility for data redundancy or performance, and connects to your computer via two USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports. Featuring a quiet cooling fan (27 dBA) and a lockable bay door for security, it's compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it an ideal solution for expanding storage and protecting valuable data.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $679.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The Oyen Digital Mobius 2C 16TB 2-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Array (2 x 8TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $679.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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