A few days ago, systems were put on sale RAID equipped with Thunderbolt 2 ports in anticipation of the imminent release of the new and extremely powerful Mac Pro.
The features of these new RAIDs were first announced in October, but are already available through a large number of retail stores for purchase.
The Pegasus2 line of RAID arrays enable the simultaneous transfer and display of 3D and 4K video files at speeds of 20GBPS. They will work perfectly with the new MacBook Pro with Retina display released in October, as well as the new Mac Pro when it launches in a few days.
According to words that he said James Lee, CEO PROMISE technologies:
Pegasus2 is truly one of a kind, as never before has a storage solution offered such an incredible combination of performance, mobility and simplicity. We are delighted that Pegasus2 is the first storage solution available with Thunderbolt 2, this further illustrates PROMISE's position as a leader in Thunderbolt technology.
The Pegasus 2 is available in 4, 6, and 8-bay configurations with capacities of 8 TB, 12 TB, 18 TB, 24 TB, and 32 TB through Apple's online store and at other retailers. Prices range from $ 1.499 to $ 4.599, although some retailers are offering good discounts.
- Pegasus2 R4 (4-bay): $ 699 diskless, 4x2TB $ 1.499
- Pegasus2 R6 (6 bay): 6x2TB for $ 2.299 or $ 2.999 for 6x3TB
- Pegasus2 R8 (8 bay): 8x3TB for $ 3.599 or $ 4.599 for 8x4TB
More information - Video to create USB drives in RAID on Mac OS X
Source - Macrumors
