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  It's Time to Upgrade to Thunderbolt Technology
  with Built-in RAID Protection

  The Speed of a New Age: Faster Performance, Faster Workflow.

  The iStoragePro iT8 Thunderbolt supports an evolutionary dual-protocol approach to speed - combining full-bandwidth PCI Express and DisplayPort into a single, high speed cable solution. Through the process of Daisy Chaining, you can connect up to a total of 6 enclosures to reach a maximum capacity of 144TB of storage.¹

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  Features At A Glance

  • High Capacity
    Store up to 24TB of data per unit.
  • Daisy Chain Technology
    Expand your configuration up to 6 units total, spanning up to 48 hard disk drives.¹
  • Built-in RAID Protection
    Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10.²
  • Silence You Can Hear
    Silent Fan Technology that cuts down the noise level - ideal for studio environments.
  • Maintenance Made Easy
    Enclosure is equipped with thumbscrews for hassle-free, tool-less access.
  • Unique Design
    Lightweight, heat-dissipating aluminum-finished enclosure.
  • Optimal Performance with 6Gb/s HDD Technology
    Requires 6Gb/s SAS/SATA drives for maximum optimal performance.
  • Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
    Store up to eight 3.5" HDDs. Choose from 1TB, 2TB, and 3TB hot-swappable drives.
  • External Host Interface
    2 x 10Gb/s Thunderbolt Ports for Host Ports or Daisy Chaining.
  • Compatible with Standard Operating Systems
    Mac OSX, Windows, Linux.²
  • Warranty
    Standard 3-Year Limited Factory Warranty.

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  Step Up to 6G Technology

  Using the latest in PCI Express technology, we have designed the iT8 Thunderbolt to handle your data transfer at the fastest speeds possible. In combination with RAID configuration, you can get more information to your processor without the lag.

  Handle advanced 1080i HD, 720P, and HDV formats or work in HD Video Capture and Playback mode with ease.

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  Certification

  • Compatible with ATTO, Areca, and other Thunderbolt boards
  • Thunderbolt certification is provided by and processed by the customer
  • For customization of existing Ci Design chassis or customer-provided design, please call 1-800-576-5487

1. Actual figures may vary by configuration. Please refer to built-in Web GUI RAID Management.
2. Full support requires host system to be equipped with Thunderbolt controller

Ci Design and iStoragePro are registered trademarks of Commercial and Industrial Design Co., Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification purposes only, and are the property of their respective owners.
All dates, specifications, features, and figures specified on this page are introductory and based on ideal conditions, may vary based on configuration, and are subject to change without notice.