Promise Technology
Promise Pegasus32 R8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID System
The Promise Pegasus32 R8 80TB RAID Array is engineered for creative professionals needing speed, capacity, and robust data protection for large projects. This 8-bay system utilizes eight hot-swappable 10TB 7200 rpm SATA drives, delivering up to 2,700 MB/s throughput. It supports extensive hardware RAID configurations, including RAID 5 (pre-configured). Connectivity features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports offering 40 Gb/s transfer speeds and 85W power delivery, plus a DisplayPort 1.4 for 8K displays. The system is ready for macOS and Windows environments and includes ChronoSync software for comprehensive data management.
$2999.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
84
/ 188
#84 in Hard Drive Arrays
Price vs Category Average
+41%
Above average
Capacity
80
/ TB total storage
Who it's for
- Universal Connectivity (TB3 & USB)
- Dedicated Hardware RAID
- High Capacity and Redundancy
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Size and Acoustic Profile
- Proprietary Management Software
Key Specs
Capacity
80TB total storage
Drive Configuration
8 x 10TB 3.5" 7200 rpm SATA HDDs
Maximum Data Throughput
2,700 MB/s
Host Interface
2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)
Display Output
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (supports 8K resolution)
Power Delivery
Up to 85W via Thunderbolt 3
Supported RAID Levels
0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Dimensions (W x H x D)
12.36 x 9.76 x 7.4 inches
Features
- Connects via Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C with one cable
- Powers compatible Mac laptops up to 85W
- Supports high-resolution 8K displays directly via DP1.4
- Hot-swappable drives simplify maintenance and upgrades
- Hardware RAID engine supports multiple protection levels
- Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Includes ChronoSync Pegasus Edition backup software
- Pre-configured for RAID 5 operation out-of-the-box
What customers say
Professional users highly value the Pegasus32 R8 for its exceptional performance and robust build quality. The Thunderbolt 3 speeds are crucial for demanding creative workflows involving large files. Its 8-bay configuration offers reliable, scalable storage capacity, providing essential data integrity through RAID redundancy. While the premium price positions this system firmly in the professional category, users agree it is a valuable investment for those prioritizing speed and dependability. Minor considerations include potential fan noise under heavy use and a slight learning curve for initial setup. Overall, this RAID system is recognized as a highly capable and dependable solution for critical data management.
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