Glyph Blackbox Pro 8Tb Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array

Glyph Blackbox Pro 8tb Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array

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Streamline storage and workflows with the Glyph Blackbox PRO 8TB Thunderbolt 3 RAID Arrayfrom Glyph Technologies. Boasting two drive bays populated with one 4TB hard drive each, this RAID array provides a capacity of 8TB. Choose from RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and SPAN modes and take advantage of transfer speeds up to 550 MB/s thanks to dual Thunderbolt 3 interfaces and daisy chain support.

Connect to a monitor via a DisplayPort interface and use the integrated hub to connect to wired peripherals via a USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port. Additionally, the hub sports a CF 2.0 and SD card reader slot for easy access of compatible memory cards. A quiet cooling fan helps keep temperatures low, along with an aluminum construction that encourages passive cooling. Compatible with macOS and Time Machine ready right out of the box, this RAID array is also compatible with Windows after a reformat.

Please note that storage capacity depends on the RAID mode used.

2 x 4TB 7200 rpm 3.5" HDDs 2 x 3.5" Drive Bays 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Interfaces RAID 0, 1, JBOD & SPAN Read Speeds up to 550 MB/s 1 x Quiet Cooling Fan Built-In Hub with Card Readers Mac Compatible & Time Machine Ready Compatible with Windows After Reformat

Key Specs
Storage Capacity	8 TB
Included Drives	2x 4 TB 3.5" HDD
RAID	Yes, Supported RAID Modes: JBOD / 0 / 1
Number of Bays	2x 3.5"
Inputs/Outputs	2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) 1x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 1x DisplayPort
Drives
Storage Capacity	8 TB
Included Drives	2x 4 TB 3.5" HDD
RAID	Yes, Supported RAID Modes: JBOD / 0 / 1
Transfer Rates	550 MB/s
General
Number of Bays	2x 3.5"
Inputs/Outputs	2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) 1x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 1x DisplayPort
Media Card Slots	SD/SDHC/SDXC CFast 2.0
Security
Encryption	No
Security Features	Kensington Security Slot
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	11.125 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.2 x 10.9 x 4.8"

Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to daisy-chain up to five additional devices through a single cable to your computer.

This array comes preinstalled with two 4TB 7200 rpm Enterprise-class hard drives for a total storage capacity of 8TB. Supporting speeds up to 550 MB/s, the Blackbox PRO RAID is built for demanding workflows and mission-critical projects.

Blackbox PRO RAID supports hardware RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and SPAN, giving you the flexibility to choose RAID 0 for speed or RAID 1 for redundancy. Set it and forget it without needing to deal with finicky and slow software-based RAID.

Streamline your workflow with onboard CFast 2.0 and SD UHS-II card readers. Use the USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port to connect fast SSD storage or charge peripherals.

Connect a 4K monitor directly to your Blackbox PRO RAID Thunderbolt 3 and streamline your desk setup.

Blackbox PRO RAID is formatted for macOS computers and is Time Machine compatible right out of the box. Plus, it can be easily reformatted for use with Windows.

Don't be afraid to put the Blackbox PRO RAID to work. The rugged aluminum shell acts as a heatsink keeping the internal hard drive at its optimal temperature to deliver higher sustained speeds.

Get peace of mind with a 3-year limited warranty with full hardware coverage, including the cables, as well as 2-year level 1 data recovery and one year of advanced replacement.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the display port work as like normal dock to extend the monitor with macbook air?

A: Yes, the DisplayPort on the Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO 8TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array with Hub (2 x 4TB) can be used to connect your MacBook Air to a monitor.

Q: 2. Can this work on bus power over Thunderbolt 3?

A: Unfortunately this drive cannot be bus powered.

Q: 3. what is the usb hub used for?

A: The Glyph Technologies PRO RAID External HDD's USB hub can be used to connect other storage devices or peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.

Q: 4. Is the rugged shell removable? It's just a hair too tall to fit on my desk...wish it was at the height of my Mac Studio :(

A: The outer casing of the Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO is not designed to be removed.

Q: 5. Does the 1TB product come with 4x 250GB NVMe or 1x1TB? Other capacities?

A: Yes, the OWC / Other World Computing 1TB ThunderBlade External Thunderbolt 3 Solid-State Drive B&H # OWTB3TBV4T01 has 4 x 250GB NVME SSD's configured in RAID 0.

Q: 6. Can the hard drives be upgraded to larger capacity discs in the future (e.g., original = 2x4 TB upgraded to 2x14 TB)?

A: Yes, the hard drives can be removed and larger drives added to this Glyph Technologies 4TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array with Card Reader & USB Hub (2 x 2TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2).

Q: 7. Can I use this drive on 2015 MacBook Pro, which predates Thunderbolt 3 ?

A: You can get a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (https://bhpho.to/2VdXuZP), and plug THAT into the drive. Then use Thunderbolt 2 to connect to your computer.

Q: 8. Can this drive be opened up to replace the internal 16 GB drives (32 GB model) if one fails?

A: The drives in the Glyph Technologies 32TB Blackbox PRO RAID 2-Bay RAID Array (2 x 16TB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2) BH #GLBBPR32KRD can be swapped if they fail.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Where is the manual? It's nowhere to be found on their website.

A: This drive comes preformatted for Mac.

Alexandar	21/08/2024
[Aluminum] Used this on a recent DIT job and I needed the speed and storage. I found that it's peak write/read speed using Silverstack was about 1.2GB/s Read and 1.5GB/s write. No problems recreating the volume into a RAID 0 using SoftRAID. I didn't test it at it's default setting in RAID 5. I'm using a MacBook Pro M1 Max and have offloaded 14TB over the last 2 days with no problems. 5

Bob	24/07/2024
[11.125 lb] This arrived on time and packed extremely well. Worked first time with RAID 5 and been using it with no problems 5

Jeremy	27/06/2024
[2x 3.5"] 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

Larry	27/05/2024
[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

Toddy	25/05/2024
[550 MB/s ] Everything is good 5

Adam	15/05/2024
[2x 3.5"] We run multiple units on set for backups, no issues and they've been very reliable. 5

Geoffrey	08/05/2024
[11.125 lb] 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

john	11/04/2024
[11.125 lb] I have used a Promise Pegasus for years on a succession of iMac, beginning 10 years ago. Though not as fast as I had hoped that solution worked for general backup and backing up my library of photography, over 20,000 frames. But when I moved to a higher resolution camera, and Mac Studio, I needed a new solution. After much research I chose a ThunderBay Mini with four SSD drives in RAID 4 configuration. So far, it is working great, with amazing speed for my entire Lightroom Classic photo library. It was the right choice! 5