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ThunderBlade X12
OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cable
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
OWC Archive Pro

ThunderBlade X12

Product Description

The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is the answer to Motion Picture Professionals and DITs looking for a production shuttle RAID capable of offering large amounts of storage at blazingly fast sustained speeds in a portable solution. To be more specific, the biggest problem this product solves is the need for a RAID solution compatible with RAID 5 that offers large amounts of storage at blazingly fast sustained speeds to streamline ingestion and backup times on set while also having a small footprint so that can be used as a shuttle drive. Beyond that, it’s also considered a premium editing drive for video editors and VFX artists working with cutting-edge workflows such as multi-cam sequences at 4K and 6K, 8K and 12K RAW video, or stereoscopic 360 VR (Spatial Video). It’s the ultimate shuttle RAID for production use and the premium external editing drive for cutting-edge workflows.

 

OWC ThunderBlade X12 – Key Features/Functionality:

  • Speeds up to 6,500MB/s – double the performance of its predecessor
  • Capacities from 12TB to 96TB with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations
  • Premium build with dimmable LED lights and enhanced thermal stability
  • Ideal for workflows involving 8K RAW, 16K video, or VR production

Product Information

The OWC ThunderBlade X12 will be available in March.

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OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cable

Product Description

The OWC Active Optical Cable is the fastest, most powerful, and most reliable solution for cost-effective long-distance connectivity of Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB4/3/2 devices. It provides up to 40Gb/s of stable bandwidth, up to 240W of power delivery, and up to 8K video resolution at up to 15 feet. Featuring universal USB-C connectivity and optical fiber technology, it eliminates the 2-meter distance limit of traditional copper-based Thunderbolt and USB4 cables so devices can be placed further away for noise reduction, provide more convenient access, be hidden for a more aesthetic work environment, or enable more efficient cable management in professional settings.

 

OWC Active Optical Cable – Key Features/Functionality:

  • Longer distance connectivity enables optimal placement of USB4 and Thunderbolt 4/3 devices for a highly organized, convenient, quieter, and productive workspace
  • Work and play faster with up to 40Gb/s of stable data transfer speed over long-distance
  • Connect to millions of Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB4/3/2 USB-C equipped docks, displays, eGPUs, PCIe expansion, external SSDs, RAID storage, and accessories
  • Lab-certified to safely deliver up to 240 watts (3M) or 60 watts (4.5M) to charge your devices quickly
  • Supports high-resolution displays up to 8K, including DisplayPort over Thunderbolt, Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio Display, LG Ultrafine, and any display plugged into a Thunderbolt dock or hub
  • Braided nylon exterior over advanced internal fiber optical cable for highly durable and consistent signal reliability immune to EMI/RFI interference

Product Information

The OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cable is now available in two lengths:

3 meters (9.8 feet) for $98.99

4.5 meters (14.76 feet) for $129.99

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OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

Product Description

Now generally available (GA), the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub is the perfect compact connectivity solution to solve the big problem of not having enough Thunderbolt 5 ports. Now you can turn a single cable connection from your machine into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port. With up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional data speed – up to 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 – and up to 120Gb/s for higher display bandwidth needs, you will redefine your productivity.

 

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub – Key Features/Functionality:

  • Adds more universally compatible Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports to a Mac, PC, or iPad Pro to greatly expand device connectivity possibilities and productivity
  • Work and play faster with up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional data speed and up to 120Gb/s for higher display bandwidth needs
  • No worries or confusion…connect to Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, or USB-C machine or device with 100% compatibility
  • Delivers the best performance of devices with today’s computers and the best speed possible in the future with any Thunderbolt 5 Mac or PC
  • Create three separate daisy chains of devices – even bus-powered – and remove devices from one chain without affecting the other chains
  • Safely delivers up to 140 watts to charge the most power-hungry notebook computer
  • Connect to the latest and future Thunderbolt, USB-C, and DisplayPort displays for incredible 4K, 5K, 6K, and up to three 8K displays
  • Built-in OWC reliability and dependability for Mac and Windows
  • Fanless aluminum enclosure for quiet and cool operation

Product Information

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub is now generally available for $189.99

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OWC Archive Pro

Product Description

The OWC Archive Pro Thunderbolt archiving solution for M&E pros, corporations, government branches, and small businesses seeking to preserve critical data, offers:

  • A 577% ROI with up to 55% lower costs vs HDD storage
  • Up to 18TB native and up to 45TB compressed storage capacity per tape cartridge
  • Built-in IBM LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 drive options
  • Up to 30-year tape longevity
  • LTFS compatibility – archive files/folders with drag and drop ease
  • Up to 300MB/s native, up to 750MB/s compressed transfer rates for fast tape creation
  • Easy drag, drop, and retrieval of files with the included Hedge Canister archiving app

 

The Hedge Canister app, featuring an easy setup, driver assistance, and true drag-and-drop UI makes working with tape a breeze, offers:

  • A canister filled to the brim with technology to ensure tapes are taxed as little as possible
  • A canister that is at home on Windows just as well as on macOS – because all Hedge apps are crafted specifically for each OS, they make the most of what each OS has to offer
  • Queuing – while transfers are running, keep queuing up new files and folders to be archived
  • A Canister’s spanning engine that keeps track of your files across multiple tapes
  • The all-new Library Manager — the only true drag-and-drop UI in the world for working with tape libraries

Product Information

Every OWC Archive Pro purchase will now include a license for Hedge’s acclaimed Canister software for streamlined Linear Tape-Open (LTO) backups – a $399 value at no additional cost.

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