16Tb Blackbox Pro Raid 2-Bay Array With Usb-C 3.2 Gen 2

16tb Blackbox Pro Raid 2-bay Array With Usb-c 3.2 Gen 2

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Accelerate your creative workflow with the 16TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay Array with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2from Glyph Technologies. Featuring a 10 Gb/s compatible USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection, this high-speed desktop storage system features two 8TB enterprise class 7200 rpm, 3.5" SATA drives, providing 16TB of raw storage capacity for your 4K videos, high-resolution RAW photos, and other important files. The convenient hardware-based RAID controls allow you to quickly configure the dual drive array for RAID 0 to maximize capacity and speeds of up to 550 MB/s. Configuring the unit for RAID 1 provides data redundancy. The Blackbox PRO RAID Array is preformatted for Mac systems, so you can get straight to using it right out of the box. Windows users must reformat the drives before use.

Quickly ingest footage to the drive array using the front-facing CFast 2.0 and UHS-II SD card readers. The USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port allows you to connect 10 Gb/s compatible storage drives directly to the system. The Blackbox PRO RAID features a comprehensive 3-year hardware warranty, which includes the cables, in addition to two years of Level 1 data recovery and one year of advanced replacement.

2 x 8TB 7200 rpm Enterprise 3.5" HDDs 2 x 3.5" Drive Bays 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Host Connection USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | CFast 2.0 & SD Reader Supports RAID 0, 1, JBOD & SPAN Hardware RAID Controller Up to 550 MB/s Data Transfer Speed Cooling Fan Preformatted for Mac Windows Compatible with Reformat

Key Specs
Storage Capacity	16 TB
Included Drives	2x 8 TB 3.5" HDD
RAID	Yes, Supported RAID Modes: JBOD / 0 / 1
Inputs/Outputs	1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 1x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Drives
Storage Capacity	16 TB
Included Drives	2x 8 TB 3.5" HDD
RAID	Yes, Supported RAID Modes: JBOD / 0 / 1
Transfer Rates	550 MB/s
General
Inputs/Outputs	1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 1x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Media Card Slots	SD/SDHC/SDXC CFast 2.0
Software
OS Compatibility	macOS Windows
Default OS Support	macOS
Security
Encryption	No
Security Features	Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
Physical
Certifications	No
Cooling	1x Fan
Material of Construction	Aluminum
Dimensions	8.25 x 5.5 x 4.25" / 20.96 x 14 x 10.79 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight	10.88 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.2 x 10.9 x 4.8"

The USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection can transfer up to 10 Gb/s with compatible devices and is designed to work with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0 systems using the included cables.

This desktop drive system includes two enterprise class 7200 rpm, 3.5" 8TB drives with data transfer speeds of up to 550 MB/s.

With hardware-based RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and SPAN support, you can configure your Blackbox PRO RAID system without having to deal with finicky software solutions. Use the convenient switches to configure the system for RAID 0 to maximize speed and usable capacity or RAID 1 for data redundancy.

Streamline your workflow with the onboard CFast 2.0 and an SD card reader. The USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port allows you to connect 10 Gb/s compatible storage devices and charge connected peripherals.

The rugged aluminum shell acts as a heatsink keeping the internal hard drive at its optimal temperature to deliver higher sustained speeds.

The Blackbox PRO is formatted for Mac computers and is Time Machine compatible right out of the box. You can reformat the drives for Windows.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this Glyph 2-Bay RAID Array box compatible with 8K videos?

A: Yes, the Glyph Technologies 8TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array with Card Reader & USB Hub (2 x 4TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) (B&H # GLBBPR8KRDHB) is compatible with 8K video.

Q: 2. Can two Macs connect to this device so we don't have to keep switching the USB cable?

A: The Glyph Technologies 32TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array (2 x 16TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) BH #GLBBPR32KRD can only be connected to one computer.

Q: 3. How does it work on a Mac running Big Sur?

A: You should not have any issues with running this Hard Drive on Big Sur.

Q: 4. Is the 24 TB Glyph raid drive as quiet as the now discontinued G-Raid 24 TB raid drives? Large or small difference?

A: The Glyph Technologies 24TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array (2 x 12TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) BH #GLBBPR24KRD uses 7,200 RPM HDDs. It will make some noise associated with the spinning hardware.

Q: 5. Can the user remove and replace the individual drives?

A: Yes, the user can remove and replace the individual drives.

Q: 6. Anyone have experience editing 4K multi cam on these drives? How was the performance?

A: The Glyph Technologies 40TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array (2 x 20TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) perform well for multicamera 4K video editing.

Q: 7. Can you use a USB-C splitter cable to connect two Macs to this device?

A: The Glyph Technologies 32TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array (2 x 16TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) BH #GLBBPR32KRD can only be connected to one computer.

Q: 8. Does the Glyph Technologies StudioRAID 6TB Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array use Hardware RAID or Software RAID. If Hardware, what microprocessor does it have?

A: It uses a hardware RAID. Glyph does not use a specific microprocessor in their devices, rather it is based on availability of said product, and can differ from product to product.

Q: 9. Will this accept CF type B cards? (Can I plug my Z9 card directly into it?)

A: The Glyph Technologies 8TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array with Card Reader & USB Hub (2 x 4TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) only supports has built in slots for SD/SDHC/SDXC and CompactFlash cards, it will not be able to directly read your CFexpress Type B cards.

Q: 10. May I use this with USB-C 3.1 gen 2 instead of 3.2 gen 2?

A: Yes, the Glyph Technologies 40TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array can be used with a USB-C 3.1 Generation 2.

Lee	28/09/2024
[16 TB] I call my new drive my Big Black Box and it's build like a tank. Loaded over 35T of data via time machine in just 2-3 days which is much faster that other drives I've used. Only had it about 10 days but so far, so good!! Happy the B&H tech (forgot his hand- my bad) suggested this vs the G-raid. 5

Geoffrey	05/08/2024
[Aluminum] an absolute power house for larger and longer jobs. this rad is a tank and insanely fast especially with the new cards and resolutions and information coming out on cameras. downloads an alexa s35 card full in 20 minutes. 5

Frank	01/08/2024
[16 TB] I think this is a fine drive. It's fast, quiet and runs cool. I've been using it for a week so far putting it through the demands and have had no issues. Their warranties seem to be terrific. Hopefully one doesn't need to use it, but the fact that they can overnight a drive to you if yours goes down is a big plus. 5

Alison	25/06/2024
[macOS] I do photography which takes up a lot of room. I had 6 external drives totaling 12T. This drive replaced all of them as well as doing an automatic backup. I was also able to eliminate one docking station and 2 USB extenders. My office is so much neater. Well worth the price. One thing to note - check your power settings to have this drive on all the time as it takes a bit to come up after being powered down. 5

Andrew	13/06/2024
[1x Fan] Drive worked nicely. The RAID utility was minimal and easy to use. 5

Jeremy	29/05/2024
[16 TB] After using some smaller Glyph hard drives, I fell in love with them. I decided to give this bad boy a shot and I couldn't be happier. I will not go back, I'm in on Glyph from here on out. Reliable, awesome service and a wonderful product. Built like a tank. 5

Joseph	06/05/2024
[10.88 lb] Changing RAID modes on this box in quick and painless with the included RAID configuration utility. The device includes backup software but I prefer to use Macrium Reflect. In RAID 0 mode the drive can easily sustain over 120 MB (mega BYTEs not megabits) per second on a capable hosted server over USB 3.0 It is likely even faster over USB 3.1. When I outgrow this I will be buying a newer larger version starting with Buffalo's products. The B & H purchase was awesome as usual! 5

Larry	02/04/2024
[550 MB/s ] This is my 3rd glyph pro RAID. I love the drives and the company. This unit is quiet and plenty fast for my needs. Would not hesitate to recommend. 5

Adam	30/11/-0001
[macOS] We run multiple units on set for backups, no issues and they've been very reliable. 5

Randy	30/11/-0001
[16 TB] One of my new years resolutions/projects was to get away from HDD/spindle drives completely and get my entire digital life on SSD. This would require a 16TB drive and the only two choices at this time were the Glyph Blackbox and Oyen Digital MiniPro RAID V4. I use a Glyph 2TB Blackbox at work and it seems stable and solid. But I chose the Oyen for a few reasons. The price difference of $600. The RAID option to have two separate SSDs actually works better for my purpose. I have an inflexible, rigid archive of files that is just under 8TB and just fits in one of the drives, and I use the other drive for current projects and files. The ability to daisy chain was the deal maker for me, and requires the power adaptor which is provided. After reformatting both drives I successfully transferred the 8TB archive files over although it took FOREVER going thru a USB A hub. Now that I think about it, I am surprised how many drives on the market (both SSD and HDD) don't have daisychaining. I have always been a believer in solid state memory going back to the microdrive vs CF Card photography days at the turn of the millenium. Since that time the durability and speed of solid state has been firmly established, but the prohibitive costs have made it difficult to switch over. While I wouldn't exactly call the Oyen MiniPro RAID exactly cheap, the cost per terabyte ratio is doable for me. And it certainly is nice not to have to wait for HDDs to spin up anymore or worry about moving parts. If the Oyen holds up as well as I hope, I will be getting another to daisychain for a backup unit. 5