Model: SDPH48H-048T-NBAAB
from $4,334.99
Storage: 8 x 6TB
6 configurations available
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The SanDisk Professional 48TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 is an 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array designed for demanding creative workflows. This robust desktop solution comes pre-configured in RAID 5 with eight 6TB 7200 RPM SATA III HDDs, offering a total storage capacity of 48TB and impressive transfer speeds of up to 1900 MB/s read and 2000 MB/s write. Featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining and broad RAID mode support (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1E, JBOD), it provides reliable, high-performance storage for macOS and Windows users handling large media files and complex projects.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $4,334.99.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The SanDisk Professional 48TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 6TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $4,334.99.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
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