Designed to handle demanding photography, video, and editing tasks, including 8K raw video and 60MP raw images, the OWC 12TB Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array Docking Stationfrom OWC 12TB Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array Docking Stationlets users edit ultra-high resolution files on the fly, ingest several media cards in parallel, render dailies, and more. Compatible with Windows and Mac, the Gemini Ultra X6 connects to your host system using a 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 port, while a second Thunderbolt 3 port may be used to create a daisy-chain with up to five additional devices, charge compatible devices with up to 27W of power, or connect one 8K/60 or one 4K/120 Hz display. Other available ports include two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, a HDMI 2.1 port that supports 8K/120 Hz, and a UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader.

The Gemini Ultra X6 has two drive bays that support both 2.5 and 3.5" SATA drives, 2.5 and 3.5" U.2 drives, and NVMe M.2 drives using a U.2 adapter. This model is configured with 6 x 2TB Aura P13 Pro PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 2242 SSDs, which are installed using the 2.5" U.2 adapter, for a total capacity of 12TB. The system comes preconfigured as software-controlled RAID 0, which provides enhanced performance with read speeds of up to 2381 MB/s and write speeds of up to 2123 MB/s. However, it may also be reconfigured as RAID 1, 0+1, 4, 5, or JBOD. Operations are kept cool using an aluminum enclosure with a 3000 rpm cooling fan.

6 x 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSDs    2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA & NVMe Drive Bays    2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports    2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 x HDMI 2.1    1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet Port    UHS-II SD Card Reader    RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD    Pre-Configured in RAID 0    Software Controller    Data Transfers up to 2381 MB/s

While the base model Gemini is great for everyday content creators, you are worlds beyond ordinary. Your workflow is at the extreme edge of resolutions, codecs, and framerates. OWC understand your need to push into an other world of capability, and pros like you are the reason they created the Gemini Ultra. Powered by 6 x 2TB Aura P13 Pro NVMe SSDs, you'll have the horsepower to handle the most demanding photography, video, and editing tasks you face. Edit ultra-high resolution files on the fly, ingest several media cards in parallel, render dailies without a hitch, and rip through 8K footage with transfer speeds of up to 2381 MB/s.

Beyond performance, with the Gemini Ultra's seven connectivity ports, you will experience an incredible level of versatility. Use your favorite accessories and charge small mobile devices via two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Daisy chain up to five Thunderbolt devices so that you can create additional backups. Offload media cards faster and easier with the frontside UHS-II slot or external card readers via Thunderbolt or USB-C. Transfer files and work up to 2.5x faster over wired networks and enjoy increased productivity when working with NAS devices with 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet. Add an external monitor with up to 8K resolution via HDMI.

Level up to the ultimate production grade workflow storage and docking convenience solution on the market.This dual drive model adds higher capacity and RAID configuration possibilities, like RAID 0 for speed or RAID 5 for data protection, to empower you with advanced performance. And SoftRAID is there helping you manage it all easily.

Production companies and video editors can easily backup and edit hours of 8K raw video with advanced codecs (ProRes RAW, R3D, and Blackmagic RAW) at speeds up to 2381 MB/s using RAID 0. DITs working for Netflix can offload and backup camera files at 1761 MB/s using RAID 5 data protection technology, while VFX compositors and artist can benefit from the insane speeds of the NVMe RAID when using EXR files or 3D simulations while streamlining NAS-based workflows with Gemini's 2.5GbE connection.

With multi-drive media dumps, controllers, A/V outputs, and a mess of device cables, it can be hard enough to find space for your notebook let alone room to work. Cure your clutter woes by reclaiming your workspace with Gemini Ultra's centralized design. The latest technology advances in storage, ethernet speed, connection speeds, and display support deliver the professional results your work demands while neatly consolidating all your devices.

Stay connected to your team and workflow faster with the Gemini Ultra's 2.5Gb Ethernet port. Great for shared workspaces and workflows, file transfers happen in a blink, so you have more creative work time. It's also great for sending your files over to a NAS to keep them safely archived.

Add the fresh, crisp perspective of an 8K display to your workflow with the Gemini Ultra's latest generation HDMI port. Whether in your home office or on a mobile studio job, seeing your work in full detail is just one connection away. Use it to free up your laptop port, so you can dock in and out quickly and stay mobile.

At 3.3 x 5.8 x 9.4" and weighing a little over 4-pounds with drives, the Gemini Ultra can travel wherever you need a compact yet super-fast storage and connectivity solution. It connects to Thunderbolt Macs and PCs and can work cross-platform using OWC MacDrive 11 Pro software (available separately).

OWC Innergize is the first stage of the Capture to Completion ecosystem of OWC products designed to seamlessly propel professional photographers, videographers, and content creators to the highest level of 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.

Health
Over time and use cycles, flash memory does wear out. Innergize verifies and reports the percentage of use life remaining. Now you can work with full confidence your OWC flash memory product will deliver the reliability you can trust.

Sanitize
Writes, deletes, and formatting all take their toll on memory cards. Innergize cleans and restores the flash memory performance of OWC memory cards so you can get the best results on every use.

Field Upgrade
When new cameras or firmware updates to existing cameras are introduced, they may not work properly with flash memory cards and drives. Innergize gives OWC memory card users the ability to quickly upgrade their firmware in the field for full compatibility, additional performance enhancements, and bug fixes for optimal reliability.

Harness the full capability of your NVMe array in Gemini Ultra with the easiest to use, broadest selection of RAID levels available. SoftRAID XT is a powerful and intuitive software RAID utility that guides your setup. It offers maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes. SoftRAID is ideal for anyone who needs to safely store and backup massive amounts of data, including video editors, audio producers, photographers, and graphic designers.

OWC understands having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That's why every Gemini Ultra configured solution goes through an intensive performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures your Gemini Ultra arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does anyone know if the Apple Silicon compatibility issues have been solved with these units?

A: Yes, OWC has fixed the communication issues with the OWC ThunderBay 8 128TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 16TB) as well as all other OWC Thunderbolt drives/docks.

Q: 2. How noisy is this drive array?

A: As these are mechanical drives and not SSDs, it's noticeably noisy when the drives are working. It's pretty quite otherwise. Slight fan noise when the Thunderbolt cable is connected. It sleeps when powered on with the cable disconnected. I've got the unit on my desk currently with a short 1.5' cable. I plan on getting a longer cord to put the unit under the desk. Works like a champ, though, and for the price it's a perfect solution.

Q: 3. 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: 4. There's a $50 difference between the RAID5 and the RAID0 configurations. Since this is driven by the RAID software you have to install locally, is it possible/easy enough to just reconfigure it from 0 to 5 and save the money or is there a $50 reason it's worth ordering it as RAID5 from the outset?

A: OWC has two distinct part numbers for these items and it appears that the only difference is that the RAID 5 model comes pre-configured. If you want RAID 5 out of the box without having to deal with configuration, the RAID 5 version is the one to get.

Q: 5. Can you hot swap out a bad drive for a new one?

A: Yes, the OWC ThunderBay 4 56TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (4 x 14TB) BH #OWTB3SRT560S allows you to hot swap out a bad drive with a new one.

Q: 6. Is it still 48TB when configured in RAID 5 array?

A: When the OWC ThunderBay 4 48TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (4 x 12TB) is set up for RAID 5 12TB of the total storage capacity of the array will be dedicated to parity data storage, so the total storage will appear as 36TB instead of the full 48TB.

Q: 7. Hello, is this hard drive 144tb include?

A: Yes, the eight 18TB hard drives would be included with this OWC 144TB ThunderBay SoftRaid Pro

Q: 8. Is this unit compatible with Mac OS Big Sur and Monterey?

A: Yes, the OWC ThunderBay 4 72TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array is fully compatible with MacOS Big Sur and Monterey.

Q: 9. Does this come with the OWC 3 year warranty?

A: This product has a Limited 3-Year Warranty.

Q: 10. In the future can I upgrade the drives to other, larger drives?

A: Absolutely!