Record music, edit video, or work with files while staying mobile using the StudioRAID mini 1TB 2-Bay USB 3.0 RAID Array (2 x 500GB) from Glyph Technologies. Pre-configured as HFS+ for Mac but also compatible with Windows via a simple reformat, this array connects to your system using its one USB 3.0 port, two FireWire 800 ports, or one eSATA port with data transfer speeds up to 440 MB/s. The StudioRAID mini is equipped with two 2.5" SATA drive bays and a total capacity of 1TB, which is configured as 2 x 500GB SSDs. SSDs contain no moving parts and as such, are able to operate with faster data transfer speeds than traditional spinning hard drives. Having no moving parts also allows SSDs to be more durable, as well as receive less wear and tear since there are no read or write heads for the drive media to come into contact with.
To help facilitate its functionality within a production environment, the StudioRAID comes pre-configured as a RAID 0, which helps enhance performance by spreading data across two drives and is also compatible with RAID 1, which offers data redundancy. Cooling is accomplished using a built-in intelligent quiet fan and while this RAID array is bus-powered via its FireWire 800 port, an international AC adapter, compatible with US, UK, and EU power sockets, is included. Also included is a USB 3.0 cable and a FireWire cable. The StudioRAID mini is protected by hardware and advanced replacement warranties.
RAID 0 is an operating mode designed for fast transfer rates by striping the data across two drives, while RAID 1 is used for redundancy, as it instantly and automatically mirrors your data.