PROMISE PEGASUS 2 R8 THUNDERBOLT RAID STORAGE ARRAY - NO DRIVES
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About this product
The PROMISE PEGASUS 2 R8 is an 8-bay Thunderbolt RAID storage array, presented as a case/enclosure without drives. This black unit supports 3.5-inch HDDs and features a high-speed Thunderbolt interface, making it suitable for professional environments requiring rapid data transfer, particularly with compatible PC and iOS devices. The R8 model is designed for users needing robust, high-performance external RAID storage for large datasets.
Our take
If you're in need of serious external storage with blazing-fast connectivity, the PROMISE PEGASUS 2 R8 is a compelling choice. The 8 bays allow for massive capacity and highly configurable RAID arrays, which is crucial for data protection and performance in professional workflows. The key feature here is the Thunderbolt interface, which provides significantly higher speeds than typical USB connections, making it ideal for video editing, large file transfers, or demanding backup scenarios. Keep in mind it's a diskless enclosure, so you'll need to invest in 3.5-inch HDDs, but for the performance and bay count, it's a solid platform for high-throughput storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 8 bays for high capacity and RAID
- Thunderbolt interface for high-speed transfers
- Supports 3.5-inch HDD drive type
- Compatible with PC and iOS
Cons
- Diskless unit, requires separate drive purchase
- Requires Thunderbolt-enabled host device
- No specific mention of RAID levels
Specifications
- Brand Promise Technology, Inc
- Compatible With iOS, PC
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Case/Enclosure
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Color Black
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- Model
- Pegasus2 R8
- Number of Bays
- 8
- Interface
- Thunderbolt
