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SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION

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SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION
Key Features
  • Four PRO-BLADE SSD MAG Slots
  • Dual 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Read Speeds up to 3000 MB/s
  • Write Speeds up to 2600 MB/s
Designed for professionals looking to quickly and efficiently ingest, copy, and edit their content, the PRO-BLADE STATION from SanDisk Professional is a multi-bay desktop array that can be equipped with up to four 4TB PRO-BLADE SSD mags, for an overall capacity of 16TB. The PRO-BLADE STATION delivers speeds of up to 3000 MB/s, which is fast enough to handle 12K, 8K, and 4K video, as well as other demanding workloads. This modular and scalable SSD workstation connects to your host system using a 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 interface. There is also a second Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy chaining and the PRO-BLADE STATION is powered using a 100W USB-C input.
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SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION Extern... Overview

Designed for professionals looking to quickly and efficiently ingest, copy, and edit their content, the PRO-BLADE STATION from SanDisk Professional is a multi-bay desktop array that can be equipped with up to four 4TB PRO-BLADE SSD mags, for an overall capacity of 16TB. The PRO-BLADE STATION delivers speeds of up to 3000 MB/s, which is fast enough to handle 12K, 8K, and 4K video, as well as other demanding workloads. This modular and scalable SSD workstation connects to your host system using a 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 interface. There is also a second Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy chaining and the PRO-BLADE STATION is powered using a 100W USB-C input.

Cutting Edge of SSD Capability
Save time on your most demanding projects using the PRO-BLADE STATION modular NVMe SSD workstation with 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 where you need high throughput.
Do More, Faster
Utilize the 4 PRO-BLADE SSD mag slots to edit, copy, and move massive amounts of data quickly, with read speeds of up to 3000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 2600 MB/s.
Improved Efficiency
When time is money, avoid downtime waiting for transfers by simply moving PRO-BLADE SSD mags between a PRO-BLADE TRANSPORT portable enclosure and the PRO-BLADE STATION desktop enclosures.
Set Up PRO-BLADE STATION to Fit Your Needs
Ingest from or download to all four PRO-BLADE SSD mags at once to speed through your workflow. Quickly move between projects by simply swapping out the PRO-BLADE SSD mags. The PRO-BLADE STATION offers versatile SSD modularity to let you create a customized setup based on your needs.
Thermal Management for Sustained Performance
Features flow-through active ventilation to help cool PRO-BLADE SSD mags and maintain high-speed performance throughout your project.
Customize Your Rig
Mount the PRO-BLADE STATION to your custom rig setup with its load-bearing mounting points.
UPC: 619659198534

SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION Extern... Specs

Maximum Capacity
With Drives Installed up to 16 TB
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) Input/Output
1x USB-C Input
Operating Conditions
32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C 
Certifications
No
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Dimensions
7.1 x 5.24 x 3.06" / 18 x 13.31 x 7.77 cm
Weight
3.1 lb / 1.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.3 x 10 x 8.1"

SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION Extern... Reviews

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Hello. Is this Pro-Blade Station compatible with ...

Hello. Is this Pro-Blade Station compatible with the M2 iPad Pro for transferring files of videos and photographs?
Asked by: Andrell
The SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION is only listed as officially compatible with Windows 10+ and Mac 10.13+.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2023-07-14

Has anyone used the "Sandisk Pro Blade Transport ...

Has anyone used the "Sandisk Pro Blade Transport 4TB NVMe SSDs" with Sigma FP Cameras? Any problems?
Asked by: Marco Aurelio
The SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION is a multi-bay desktop array and it really does not matter what type of files you load onto it. Note it comes in a few configurations, Just the enclosure, 4 1tb drives, 4 2tb drives or 4 4tb drives.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-04-14

Can I upload/ download 4K files via USB?

Can I upload/ download 4K files via USB?
Asked by: Julianna
The SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION BH #SAPBST uses a Thunderbolt connection.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2023-06-07

Does the dock come with it’s own power supply, ...

Does the dock come with it’s own power supply, and a lightning 4 cable?
Asked by: Brian
The SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION includes: Thunderbolt 3 Cable ▪ USB-C Power Cable ▪ USB-C Power Adapter
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2024-09-17

Can this work with any other SSDs or only ...

Can this work with any other SSDs or only PRO-BLADE mags?
Asked by: META
The SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION BH #SAPBST is only compatible with proprietary PRO-BLADE mags.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2023-03-10

Does the Pro-Blade Station Enclosure Only version ...

Does the Pro-Blade Station Enclosure Only version come with empty blades that I can populate with my own NVME drives?
Asked by: Todd
The SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION (Enclosure Only) model does not come with SSD Mag, they must be purchased separately. The blades use a proprietary interface.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2024-05-31

If connected to a Mac Studio, and loaded with Pro ...

If connected to a Mac Studio, and loaded with Pro Blade memory sticks, will this unit auto power down at some point? And if so, what's the trigger? I'd need this to sty powered up.
Asked by: Glenn
The SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION has its own power adapter; it'll remain powered as long as it's connected to its power adapter, though it will turn off on its own after a few minutes of inactivity if it's not plugged into a host computer.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2023-05-18

Does this come with USB-C to USB-C high data ...

Does this come with USB-C to USB-C high data cable and if so, how long? Does this come with a power supply and cable, how long?
Asked by: John
The SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE STATION comes with two cables: a USB-C power cable and adapter and a Thunderbolt 3 cable for data transfer; both cables are roughly 3.3 feet long.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2023-05-01
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