OWC ThunderBlade X8 Breaks Speed Record

Discover the latest innovation from Other World Computing (OWC) – the ThunderBlade X8 SSD. This cutting-edge portable external drive sets a new benchmark with its enhanced RAID 5 performance, lightning-fast data transfer speeds, and expanded storage capacity. Designed for professionals in the creative industry, the ThunderBlade X8 is housed in a rugged ballistic hard-shell case featuring an integrated fin-designed cooling system, ensuring durability and reliability in every production environment.

Key Features of the ThunderBlade X8:

1. Blazing Fast Data Transfer Speeds: Achieve up to 2949MB/s in ready-to-run data transfer speed, providing an unparalleled experience for seamless workflow efficiency.

2. High-Capacity Storage: Harness the power of up to eight NVMe M.2 SSDs, offering a colossal storage capacity of up to 32TB, enabling you to store and access your creative projects with ease.

3. Innovative Cooling Design: The heat-dissipating aluminum chassis eliminates the need for a fan, ensuring a silent operation while effectively maintaining optimal temperature levels.

4. Advanced RAID Management: Benefit from robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets, providing a customizable and secure data storage solution.

5. Enhanced Compatibility: Experience 16% higher performance and improved compatibility with Apple Silicon, ensuring seamless integration with the latest technologies.

6. Compact and Portable: With a custom-fit ballistic case and a compact footprint, the ThunderBlade X8 is designed for optimal portability, making it the ideal companion for on-set shooting and editing suites.

7. Versatile Connectivity: Take advantage of versatile ports that allow you to daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, expanding your creative possibilities.

Larry O’Conner, Founder and CEO of OWC, reflects on the evolution of the ThunderBlade series, stating, “OWC set a new standard for external drive capabilities with the original ThunderBlade, with groundbreaking speeds, reliability, and rugged transportability… The latest ThunderBlade builds upon this legacy, enhancing performance, total usable storage, and even ruggedness further empowering creative professionals to accomplish more with rock-solid data protection.”

Experience the future of external drives with the ThunderBlade X8 SSD – where performance meets durability, setting a new standard for creative professionals. Elevate your creative workflow and ensure rock-solid data protection with OWC’s latest innovation.

Read the full blog post from US Times HERE