Optimize storage and speed up your workflow with the OWC U2 Shuttle 8TB 4-Bay RAID Storage 4x2TBfrom OWC. Utilizing four 2TB M.2 2280 SSDs, this shuttle fits 3.5" drive bays in RAID arrays, servers, or computers with a U.2 connection. Featuring a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and Phison E12 controller, the OWC U2 Shuttle supports RAID O, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD modes. An aluminum housing provides durability for everyday use and transport, while the plug-and-play design allows for easy deployment. The OWC U2 Shuttle works with Windows and mac and can be installed in compatible enclosures, computers, and servers with a 3.5" drive bay and U.2 input.

4 x 2TB M.2 2280 SSDs    Fits 3.5" Drive Bays    PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface    Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10 & JBOD    Phison E12 Controller    U.2 Output Connection    Aluminum Housing    Plug and Play    Works with Mac & Windows    Requires U.2 Host Enclosure

The OWC U2 Shuttle fits 3.5-inch drive bays and combines four NVMe M.2 SSDs. Built for OWC storage and PCIe expansion solutions, this carrier shuttle can also be used with U.2 port equipped computers and servers.

With four NVMe SSDs, the OWC U2 Shuttle gives you more RAID options than a dual drive enclosure or adapter card. Now you can harness the power of RAID 0, 1, 4, 5 or 10 via your choice of RAID utilities including SoftRAID. This software RAID utility offers maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes. Safely store and backup massive amounts of data including video editors, audio producers, photographers and graphic designers.

By utilizing a U.2 port equipped OWC solution or computer with an available 3.5" drive bay on both ends of the workflow, you can simply ship the compact and lightweight OWC U2 Shuttle to the post lab where it swaps in quickly and economically.

High-performance 3D NAND with SLC caching and a Phison E12 controller with 7% over-provisioning ensure fast and smooth access to large volumes of data. Preconfigured with four Aura P12 drives, the OWC U2 Shuttle is also optimized for long working life. From running double checks on data and correcting errors to ensuring the uniform use of its flash media, this the OWC U2 Shuttle calibrated for endurance as a factory preset.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are there any 2280 NVMe SSDs that are not compatible with the shuttle?

A: The OWC U2 Shuttle would not be recommended for use with drives that have integrated heatsinks.

Q: 2. Is this bootable as a RAID 10?

A: Yes, the OWC U2 Shuttle can be configured in RAID 10.

Q: 3. Can I put 2 standard SATA III 3.5" hard drives in this housing?

A: The OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual is for U.2 drives. It is not compatible with SATA.

Q: 4. Can this be used without softraid? So I can boot MacOs from it?

A: Please contact the manufacturer for more informatiion. 1-800-275-4576 U.S.A.

Q: 5. Whats the difference between this and OWCTB3MPDU000J?

A: The OWCTB3MPDU000J is the newer model.

Q: 6. how loud is that fan?

A: The OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual with SoftRAID fan has a decibel rating of 32.4 dB.

Q: 7. Is the NVMe M.2 SSD for use in 'OWC U2 Shuttle' compatible with 'Samsung 2TB 980 PRO'?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array is compatible with an OWC U2 Shuttle with the Samsung 2TB 980 PRO.

Q: 8. Is there no problem with performance and speed if I fill two "OWC U2 Shuttle" with only two or three "Nvme SSD" each?

A: The OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array, (B&H # OWCTB3MPDU0), J only has 2 slots. There wouldn't be any performance issues if you only use a single U.2 SSD.

Q: 9. Can I use 4 m.2 in one side without raid as individuals drives

A: Yes, you can use the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array as individual drives it would using the JBOD feature.

Q: 10. Can this support 8TB m.2 nvme (or 16TB in the future)?

A: Yes, the M.2 SSDs in the OWC Mercury Pro 32TB U.2 8-Drive SSD 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array can be swapped out for higher capacity SSDs.