{"product_id":"owc-thunderblade-x12-thunderbolt-5-s-nvme-raid-solution","title":"OWC ThunderBlade X12 Thunderbolt 5 80Gb\/s NVMe RAID Solution","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePortable Production \u0026amp; Editing Perfection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ve told us ThunderBlade is the best production drive in the universe. But you needed more. Bigger capacity for massive projects. Breakthrough speed to streamline ingestion and backup times on set. Rock-solid RAID 5 reliability. Oh yeah, and if not too much trouble, make it small enough to still be a shuttle drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThunderblade X12 is the ground-breaking advancement you’ve asked for to make seemingly impossible video workflows fast, simple, and seamless. With up to 6600MB\/s peak and 5990MB\/s sustained write speeds thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 technology, ThunderBlade X12 doubles the performance of its highly acclaimed predecessor. Up to 96TB of storage – 3x more than previously available – is under your control with SoftRAID Premium, the fastest, most powerful and flexible RAID tool on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OWC ThunderBlade X12 on cart\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-thunderblade-x12-vert-on-cart_gqhii9\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe TL;DR to ThunderBlade X12\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the perfect portable solution with the highest performance, efficiency, and dependability for film and streaming service content production as well as cutting-edge multi-cam 4K, 6K, or 8K RAW sequences, 12K RAW video and beyond, or even stereoscopic 360 VR editing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreakthrough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 6600MB\/s peak speed with blazing-fast 5990MB\/s consistent sustained write speed over the entire volume\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeat dissipating fanless aluminum chassis keeps you working at top speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 NVMe M.2 SSDs for up to 96TB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfirm use status instantly via a configurable LED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes SoftRAID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact footprint and custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make this the perfect shuttle drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device via the second Thunderbolt port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeets Intel Thunderbolt and OWC operating certifications for assured performance and reliability\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNon-skid rubber feet, locking power connector, and OWC ClingOn ready for on-set use\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorry-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Year OWC Limited Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OWC ThunderBlade X12 with NAB Videomaker award\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-thunderblade-x12-award-lifestyle_wthxxa\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnleash Your Pro Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptability is a key component to your filmmaking success. One day, the job may require working on a Netflix documentary with a range of Sony cameras or ARRI Amiras and Alexa Minis. The next, you're diving into narrative content with an ARRI Alexa LF, creating commercial magic with a RED V-Raptor, filming aerials with a RED Komodo-X, or engineering cutting-edge camera arrays for complex VFX projects. Whatever the job throws at you and your team, you will unleash your potential with the ThunderBlade X12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for On-Set Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you're on location, speed is everything. Offload your memory cards at breakneck speeds, ensuring no downtime and complete data reliability with RAID 5. Trust in your gear means focusing on the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster the Toughest Workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom multi-cam sequences and 8K RAW to intricate VFX, this plug-and-play external storage is a powerhouse. 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See Includes section for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iMac Pro with SoftRAID\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/softraid-on-imac_isveua\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Preparedness Is Our Passion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaying attention to seemingly insignificant details that prepare you to work uninterrupted is our passion. Besides keeping ThunderBlade X12 securely in place, the non-skid rubber feet elevate the heat dissipating aluminum housing to prevent thermal throttling. The power cord locking connector keeps you up and running in active workspaces. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (available separately) screw into ThunderBlade X12 to stabilize your Thunderbolt cable connections. When you’re done and ready to ship it off, the ThunderBlade X12 comes with a ballistic hard-shell carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OWC ThunderBlade X12 in a case\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-thunderblade-x12-case_egndyt\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-Tested = Certified Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all OWC storage products, ThunderBlade X12 underwent rigorous development testing processes, including intensive mandatory Thunderbolt certification. Because we understand having confidence in your gear’s reliability is paramount, every ThunderBlade X12 undergoes our rigorous multi-hour \"burn-in\" performance certification prior to shipping with a Thunderbolt connecting cable. 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