Different Global Computing (OWC) introduced two new merchandise at CES in Las Vegas: the Thunderbolt 5-equipped OWC ThunderBlade X12 RAID answer and the OWC USB4 Energetic Optical Cable. The tech corporate additionally mentioned its in the past introduced Thunderbolt 5 Hub is now to be had to consumers.
“Creatives and pros don’t simply want gear — they want breakthroughs,” says Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC.
“The OWC ThunderBlade X12, OWC Energetic Optical Cable, and OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub aren’t simply merchandise; they’re game-changers designed to make apparently not possible workflows rapid, easy, and seamless. Whether or not you’re pushing the bounds of 12K video, construction without equal workstation, or staying hooked up throughout distances that used to look unthinkable, those answers are constructed that will help you create, innovate, and dominate.”
Beginning with the ThunderBlade X12, it’s designed with not easy skilled videographers in thoughts, customers who require extraordinarily rapid sustained speeds in a conveyable answer.
“The most important downside this product solves is the will for a RAID answer appropriate with RAID 5 that provides huge quantities of garage at blazingly rapid sustained speeds to streamline ingestion and backup instances on set whilst additionally having a small footprint in order that can be utilized as a go back and forth force,” OWC explains.
The ThunderBlade X12 provides speeds as much as 6,500 MB/s, greater than sufficient for 4K, 6K, 8K, or even 12K RAW video information and 360-degree VR (spatial) video. With capacities starting from 12 to 96 terabytes with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations, the brand new garage answer guarantees considerable area for plenty of huge tasks. The software additionally guarantees dependable efficiency because of its rugged design. The ThunderBlade X12 might be to be had in March for an undisclosed worth.
The OWC Energetic Optical Cable is the corporate’s quickest and maximum tough cable for Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB4/3/2 long-distance connectivity. The cable supplies as much as 40Gb/s of bandwidth and as much as 240 watts of energy supply over distances as much as just about 15 toes (4.5 meters).
“That includes common USB-C connectivity and optical fiber generation, it gets rid of the two-meter distance restrict of conventional copper-based Thunderbolt and USB4 cables so units will also be positioned additional away for noise aid, supply extra handy get admission to, be hidden for a extra aesthetic paintings setting, or permit extra environment friendly cable control in skilled settings,” OWC explains.
The brand new cable helps high-resolution shows as much as 8K, together with DisplayPort over Thunderbolt. Additional, it includes a braided nylon external for sturdiness and immunity to EMI/RFI interference.
The OWC UBS4 40Gb/s Energetic Optical Cable is to be had now in two lengths: 3 meters (9.8 toes) for $94.99 and four.5 meters (14.76 toes) for $128.99.
In the end, OWC additionally unveiled at CES that its Thunderbolt 5 Hub, to begin with unveiled in November, is to be had now. The software overcomes the issue of a loss of Thunderbolt 5 ports, enabling customers to show a unmarried TB5 connection into 3 Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port. The hub delivers as much as 80Gb/s of bi-directional knowledge velocity — two instances quicker than Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 — and as much as 120Gb/s of show bandwidth for high-res displays.
Even though designed for Thunderbolt 5, the software is backward appropriate with TB4/3, USB-4, or some other USB-C software. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub delivers as much as 140 watts of energy over USB-C and works with Mac and Home windows.
The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub is delivery now and prices $189.99.
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