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OWC Announces 12TB Enterprise RAID Storage Drive

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Other World Computing (OWC) has announced a new hardware RAID storage drive with 12TB of storage in a desktop-sized enclosure. It features four 3TB drives in four hot-swappable bays.


Other World Computing (OWC) has announced a new hardware RAID storage drive with 12TB of storage in a desktop-sized enclosure. It features four 3TB drives in four hot-swappable bays.

The Elite-AL Pro Qx2 hardware RAID storage drive features a brushed aluminum external enclosure with four interfaces: FireWire 400 and 800, USB 2.0, and eSATA. It has four selectable hardware RAID settings: 0, 1, 5, and 10. The device is plug-and-play for Macs and PCs.

A full list of specifications is as follows:

  • Four 3TB high performance hard drives for 12TB capacity.
  • Four separate interfaces: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB, & eSATA.
  • Four selectable hardware RAID settings: 0, 1, 5, 10.
  • Fast 300MB/s data transfer rates.
  • Two million MTFP for high reliability.
  • Extensively pre-tested for demanding use.
  • Front panel LEDs offer quick, at-a-glance system status.
  • All connection cables are included.
  • Removable Key Lock for extra security.
  • Five year warranty.

The OWC Elite-AL Pro Qx2 is available immediately for $2,219.99. It comes with a five-year limited warranty.

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