Owc Gemini 12Tb Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array 2-Bay

Owc Gemini 12tb Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array 2-bay

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Store your most essential assets such as video clips, photos, and music with the robust and flexible OWC Gemini 12TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array. Designed to handle scalable workloads, the Gemini can house all of your important data and quickly migrate information to and from your host system with multiple connectivity options.

Consisting of two 6TB 3.5" 7200 rpm HDDs, you get a total of 12TB, giving you ample room for your media files, data, and more. Equipped with a hardware RAID controller with the ability to utilize software RAID systems, the Gemini supports RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and JBOD levels, allowing you to set the parameters of your system to your liking. The Gemini connects to your host system via Thunderbolt 3 ports with daisy-chaining capabilities and also includes two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports for peripheral support. A 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port supports networking capabilities with online management using optional software. You can connect a wide range of displays to the Gemini using the HDMI video output, producing up to 8K resolution at 120 Hz for a clear and fluid picture. With a front-facing SD card reader, you can manage data from your mobile devices such as phones, tablets, cameras, and more. A single 60mm 3000 rpm fan keeps your drives cool under extreme loads and optimize the lifespan of your equipment.

12TB Storage Capacity 2 x 6TB 3.5" 7200 rpm HDDs 2 x Thunderbolt 3 | 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 1 x 2.5 GbE LAN Port 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port SD Card Reader Hardware RAID Controller Supports SPAN, RAID 0, 1, & JBOD Kensington Security Slot 60mm Cooling Fan

Drives
Storage Capacity	12 TB
Included Drives	2x 6 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
General
Number of Bays	2x 3.5" SATA III
Inputs/Outputs	2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) Input/Output 2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Input 1x HDMI Output 1x RJ45 2.5GbE Input/Output
Media Card Slots	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Software
OS Compatibility	Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only) Windows Server 2016 macOS 12 to 13 Linux iPadOS 15 to 16 Chrome OS 107 or Later
Electrical
Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 60 / 50 Hz at 2 A
Power Consumption	120 W
Physical
Operating Conditions	41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C at 8 to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions	-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C at 5 to 95% Humidity
Certifications	CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, RCM, RoHS
Cooling	1x 3000 rpm 60 mm Fan
Noise Level	19.3 dBA
Material of Construction	Aluminum
Cable Length	2.3' / 0.7 m
Dimensions	9.4 x 5.8 x 3.3" / 23.9 x 14.7 x 8.4 cm
Weight	3.5 lb / 1588.0 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	9.28 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	13.2 x 10.3 x 4.8"

The Gemini uses two Thunderbolt 3 ports to send and receive data with speeds up to 40 GB/s. Additionally, a single Thunderbolt 3 host port supports up to 4K and 8K video resolution with refresh rates up to 120 and 60 Hz, respectively. It also uses Power Delivery technology to power your system while connected, preventing progress interruptions.

Connect your peripherals, printers, and more with the dual USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Giving you up to 10 GB/s data transfer speeds and support for resource-demanding devices, you can optimize the throughput of your devices for enhanced speeds with lower latency.

The OWC Gemini features a 2.5 GB/s Ethernet port so you can transfer files and work up to 2.5x faster over wired networks and enjoy increased productivity in an IP-based workflow. Great for shared workspaces and workflows, file transfers breeze by quickly so you spend less time setting up and more time getting to work.

Safely disconnect multiple drives in a single click. OWC Dock Ejector was designed by OWC hardware and software engineers to ensure all data is written before disconnection, saving time and protecting against data loss. It makes losing your hard-earned work a thing of the past.

OWC Innergize is the first stage of the Capture to Completion ecosystem of OWC products, designed to provide professional photographers, videographers, and content creators with enhanced and streamlined workflow performance and reliability. This OWC custom-designed app is a complete health, performance, and field upgrade management tool when using OWC Atlas memory cards with OWC Atlas readers and reader equipped products.

You can use the Gemini on number of different operating systems with ease, giving you enhanced flexibility where you need it. It is compatible with:

Windows 11, 10, and Server 2016
macOS 12.x and 13.x
iPadOS 15 and 16
Linux
ChromeOS 107 or Later

Designed for flexibility, the Gemini includes vast support for a number of systems and operations including:

Hot Plug Support
Boot Support
Jumbo Frame Support
Plug-and-Play Operation
RoHS Compliance

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the warranty on this product?

A: On the OWC website it says 5 year warranty https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB38SRE144/ (B&H site says 5 years as well) Btw if this enclosure houses 8 X Seagate IronWolf Pro 18TB each BH #SEST18000NE0 then is would be more economical to but the NAS Box (BH #OWTB38SRKIT0) and the drives separately and save some $438 at current prices.

Q: 2. What is the difference between this model (JBOD) and the slightly more expensive RAID 5 Edition? I realize the Raid 5 Edition comes pre formatted as a RAID 5. But it looks like you can format the cheaper option as a RAID 5 via disk utility. Is it just the SoftRAID software that comes with the RAID 5 edition? Which leads me to my second question, do you need SoftRAID to rebuild a lost disk and run the RAID 5?

A: The only difference is the RAID software. Apple RAID cannot create a RAID 5 array, it can only create RAID 0 and RAID 1. The latest Mac OS cannot create a RAID array at all, this feature was removed from Disk Utility.

Q: 3. Are 20TB drives supported?

A: Currently (11/22), the OWC ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array supports up to 18TB drives in the unit.

Q: 4. Will the CyberPower EC850LCD Ecologic Series Uninterruptible Power Supply work well with this 128TB unit?

A: Yes, the CyberPower EC850LCD would work with the OWC ThunderBay 8.

Q: 5. Can this be configured in RAID 6? Does it come with software to manage this?

A: Sorry, this unit default is RAID 0. It can handle JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1.

Q: 6. What drives are included? Specifically, what brand drives are they?

A: This drive you mentioned "Seagate ST2000DM008" is a Barracuda retail drive which is not NAS rated. Can you please re-check what brand and what mfr. part number do these drives have. thanks

Q: 7. Does this product include OWC SoftRAID XT?

A: Yes, softraid software is included

Q: 8. at raid 5 how much usable storage is there on this 32tb model?

A: This configuration of the OWC ThunderBay 8 32TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array has 8 drives, that each hold 4 TB. There is 28 TB capacity for storage, with 4 TB dedicated to parity, in case of drive failure.

Q: 9. Can I connect these to a Pegasus R6 (thunderbolt) mounted on a Sonnet serve solution via Thunderbolt 3 cable (using the Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter)?

A: We could not stand behind such a daisy chained and downsampled solution.

Q: 10. Do you know the read/write speeds for this in a RAID 5 configuration?

A: Sequential Read/Write (compressible data) Read: 585MB/s Write: 607MB/sSequential Read/Write (incompressible data) Read: 594MB/s Write: 548MB/s

Joel Antonio	25/09/2024
[12 TB] This is the best product for the money in it category. 5

Gregory	25/08/2024
[SD/SDHC/SDXC] This OWC Gemini 36 TB Drive Dock is the perfect solution for archiving my photos. I purchased this unit to replace an older HDD that was slowing down my workflow as it had relatively low read/write speeds. This OWC Dock has super fast read and write speeds (more than double that of my old HDD), and was easy to set up with my Lenovo P16 laptop running Windows 11 Pro. Setup was very straightforward - i.e. once it was powered up and recognized by Windows just click on My PC in File Explorer and then click on the icon for the OWC Drive and select the OWC Setup application for a PC. Steps are similar for a Mac. Then just follow the prompts in the software to format the drives (NTFS for Windows). Note that the default setting is for RAID 0, but it can also be formatted for RAID 1, SPAN, and JBOD. Others have commented that it is noisy, and that is true. But mine is set up in a desk enclosure that is ventilated (the unit also has an internal cooling fan) so the noise is considerably muffled. Overall I am very happy with this purchase. So far it has performed as advertised and has fully met my expectations. 5

planetplenty	12/08/2024
[9.28 lb] Works very well. Arrived in a triple packed and buffered box. This little 4 drive bay Array is surprisingly heavy. Has rubber feet to stand on and wont scratch the desk or wood flooring. The fan is a bit audible if this unit sits on your desk and you are used to the quiet. Overall a good choice. 5

Timothy	02/08/2024
[19.3 dBA] Unit works well. Needs a bit to get it working- 30 minutes on the phone but worthwhile. 5

David	02/08/2024
[9.28 lb] Dead simple setup with my new Mac Studio. OWC's support is excellent, from the initial purchase decision to installation (and I presume support down the road). Only minor complaint is the fan noise. A lot quieter than my old Promise Pegasus raid but still noticeable. 5

Karen	27/07/2024
[Aluminum] Fantastic product! Relatively quiet for what it is; goes great under my desk instead of on top of it. Ready to use right out of the box. I do wish the cord was a little longer. BUT kind of annoying that after paying for such a great item I also have to go buy software to run an actual RAID on it. Sure people do different things on these enclosures. But tacking on another 50 or 100 bucks to the price to get it to the most common functions of the advertised process feels cheap or better nickel-and-dimed. 5

Bryan	26/07/2024
[19.3 dBA] The OWC Thunderbay has been wonderful for me, I have 3 now! OWC's customer support is the best I've ever dealt with, they back their product 100%. 5

Robert	21/07/2024
[19.3 dBA] No problem working with this product 5

Tim	17/07/2024
[SD/SDHC/SDXC] I bought it to replace an 18TB WD data drive. Using on with a MacBook Pro M1 Max. I bought it bare bones and added 2 Seagate Ironhorse Pro 16TB drives. I configured it as RAID 0 (for speed and capacity). First, areas for improvement (and thankfully, not many! - It's a bit chirpy. Definitely could improve the sound dampening. Not totally obnoxious but works best if you can locate it with a bit of distance from you. Could be an issue with serious audio editors Now, the good: - Easy to install drives and configure. As I mentioned above, I configured it RAID 0 (16TB x 2). And yes, I run frequent backups. I do a lot of video editing so I wanted the speed and capacity. - It's fast. I connect via Thunderbolt 3; getting about 511 MBPS on Blackmagic Disk Speed Test. - Great capacity; can be configured currently up to 20TB x 2 (40TB capacity!) - Ports. Always nice to have expansion ports built in. I probably won't be using them too much because I'm also using a CalDigit dock. But I could see this being your main dock if the ports satisfy your needs. - Egonomics and looks are great. Fairly small footprint and looks great on the desk. I could see the Gemini being useful for a lot of situations where you want a lot of storage in a DAS. NAS's are great but they do have a level of overhead to manage and there are always the speed issues. I'm probably going to get another one to replace a Drobo - which is currently my main storage bucket for my Plex server (on a Windows box.) Drobo was great in their day. But... 5