Glyph StudioRAID 4TB External RAID Hard Drive Thunderbolt USB 3.0
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About this product
The Glyph StudioRAID 4TB External RAID Hard Drive offers 4 TB of HDD storage within an all-metal enclosure, featuring a built-in cooling fan for optimal performance. It provides extensive connectivity with Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, FireWire 800, and eSATA interfaces, along with a 64MB cache and 7200 RPM drives. Supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and Span, this dual-drive unit is designed for professional use with Mac and PC systems, boasting data transfer rates up to 360 MB/s.
Our take
This Glyph StudioRAID is clearly built for serious users. The 4TB capacity is well-served by a dual-drive configuration supporting multiple RAID levels, which is fantastic for both performance and data redundancy. The array of interfaces—Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, FireWire 800, and eSATA—is truly impressive, ensuring compatibility with virtually any professional setup. An all-metal enclosure and an internal quiet fan speak to its durable, workstation-grade design. With a 7200 RPM drive, 64MB cache, and transfer rates up to 360 MB/s, this is a premium external HDD solution, offering both speed and robust features for demanding workflows.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive interface options
- Multiple RAID levels (0, 1, JBOD, Span)
- All-metal enclosure with cooling fan
- High data transfer rate up to 360 MB/s
- 7200 RPM drives with 64 MB cache
Cons
- Larger 3.5-inch form factor
- Requires AC adapter power
Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate Up to 360 MB/s
- Power Source AC Adapter
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Unit Type Unit
- Read Speed 7500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
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- Maximum Fan Speed
- 4000 RPM
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Dual-Drive, FireWire Port, Indication Light, Built-in Cooling Fan, Hot Swap, Rugged
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- RAID Levels
- RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Span
- Compatible With
- Mac, PC, PC, Mac, Laptop
- USB Specification
- USB 3.0
- Cooling
- Internal Quiet Fan
- Color
- Silver
- Number of Bays
- 2
- Material
- All-metal Enclosure
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Writable Format
- HDD
- Brand
- Glyph
- Type
- External Drive
- Model
- Glyph StudioRAID
- Transfer Rate
- 150 Mbps
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Interface
- SATA III, USB 3.0, FireWire 800, eSATA, USB, Thunderbolt
- Cache
- 64 MB
- Product Line
- StudioRAID
