Description
Streamline your demanding workflow with the SymplySPARK XT Desktop 72TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from SYMPLY. Designed with content creators in mind, this 4-bay RAID enclosure includes four enterprise-class, multi-actuator 18TB hard drives that are pre-configured in hardware-controlled RAID 5 and may be reconfigured in RAID 0, 1, 6, 10, and JBOD modes to optimize performance and security for your needs, including 4K and 8K media workflows. It delivers read speeds of up to 2952 MB/s, write speeds of up to 1977 MB/s, and has two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 connectors. One of the Thunderbolt 3 connectors provides 60W of power for device charging, while the other provides up to 15W of power and can be used to daisy-chain additional devices. In addition to the drives being hot-swappable, the fans and power supply are also hot swappable, making it simple to replace integral components of this RAID array when needed.The SymplySPARK XT is is pre-formatted for macOS Extended (Journaled) and may be used with macOS 10.13 and later. It may be used with Windows 10 and later via a simple reformat and includes an active Thunderbolt 4 cable, a SymplyLOCK Thunderbolt cable lock, and a power cable.Additional Details Lightweight, portable, and rugged designWhisper quiet, less than 40 dB, and ideal for desktop use8 hot-swap drive bays with a total capacity of 72TBMACH.2 drives for blistering performanceDual Thunderbolt 3 ports for highest throughput, daisy chaining, and fast device chargingAdvanced field serviceable design for maximum uptimeFast, reliable RAID 5/6 protection to prevent content loss and keep you working even in the unlikely event of a drive failurePremium 6.5' active Thunderbolt 4 cable includedIncludes the SymplyLOCK, a machined aluminum Thunderbolt cable lockKensington LockOptional high-quality, impact resistant wheeled transport caseOptional SymplySAM (self-assisted maintenance kit)Game Changing Performance MACH.2 HDDs really are what the future looks like for HDD storage, as HDD capacities continue to grow, which is leading to the performance per TB dropping. Multi-actuators deliver huge performance increases and lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) as capacities increase. When it comes to the SPARK XT, you immediately see the benefits. Each MACH.2 drive now has an 18TB capacity, providing a total storage capacity of 72TB (4 x 18TB). When it comes to performance, the SPARK XT can provide real world read speeds of up to 2900 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1900 MB/s when tested with popular benchmarking tools from AJA, ATTO, and Blackmagic. The 4-bay SPARK XT provides high capacity and high performance in compact and transportable Thunderbolt storage solution. The SPARK XT provides more than enough performance for the most demanding workflows, VFX, simulations, and complex file ingestions and deliveries.This performance helps reduce the need to trade off capacity and increased cost for SSD solutions, as the SPARK XT provides equivalent SSD performance with hard drive capacities. Not only does this unleash the creative abilities of post-production, but it enables DITs to be more productive by dramatically increasing the speed at which content can be backup from camera cards on set. Even with multiple copy jobs, the SPARK XT maintains high levels of performance.Field Serviceable SYMPLY knows how important deadlines are: time is money, and nothing is worse than missing a deadline due to equipment failure. Beyond hard drive hot swap-ability, the SPARK allows for the fast replacement of fans and power supplies. There's no need to send the system back with your valuable content on it or wait for an exchange system to arrive. The optional SymplySAM (self-assisted maintenance kit) comes packed in its own transport case with full instructions that have you back up and running in minutes. And if you ever need it, professional Symply support is just an email or phone call away.