Symply SPARK Desktop 8 Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 48TB-160TB inc HardCase
- Brand: Symply
- SKU: SY-SYSPK-DX88HDT3048
- Product code:
FAST,AFFORDABLE,PERSONAL DESKTOP RAID
WITH THUNDERBOLT 3 CONNECTIVITY
The better choice in affordable, fast, reliable, and portable RAID storage for media professionals. If you've been looking for a personal storage solution designed to deliver outstanding performance and reliability for media applications, you just found it! And with Symply you get personalized support when you need it from knowledgeable media and entertainment professionals.
As a key component of the SymplyFIRST family of products, SPARK integrates seamlessly with the SymplyNEBULA cloud service, SymplyPRO LTO products, and SymplyADDR Thunderbolt PCIe expansions. Either on its own or part of Symply enhanced workflow the SymplySPARK stands out.
When designing the product, we tapped some of the top development and manufacturers around and worked with media industry professionals to add the features and capabilities media professionals require. From simple things such as making the system more compact and lighter than other systems on the market using high quality steel, alloys and composites and adding a carry handle, to optimizing it for the new generation of multi-actuator hard drives that deliver SSD-like performance at a fraction the cost, and shipping in a wheeled hard case. All around the SymplySPARK was made with content creators in mind.
Features:
- Lightweight, portable, and rugged design that comes with its own high-quality, impact resistant wheeled transport case
- Whisper quiet < 45dB, ideal for desktop use
- Eight hot swap drive bays with your choice of popular capacities from 48TB to 144TB
- Multi-Actuator hard drive configuration with 112TB capacity and extreme performance
- Only enterprise-class hard drive used in every SymplySPARK to deliver consistent reliable performance
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for highest throughput, daisy chaining, and fast device charging
- Advanced field serviceable design for maximum up-time
- Fast, reliable RAID 5/6 Protection to prevent content loss and keep you working even in the unlikely event of a drive failure
- 2m (6.5ft) Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable included
- Kensington Lock
- Supported by the Symply five year warranty and free lifetime and online support by trained media professionals
Specifications:
| Feature | Specification | Feature | Specification |
| Capacities | 48 TB, 80 TB, 112 TB, 144 TB & 112 TB XT | Operating Environmentals | 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F), 5% - 85% humidity (non-condensing) |
| Number of drive Bays | 8 | Kensington Lock | Yes |
| RAID Level Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD | Studio Mode | LED Blackout |
| Thunderbolt™3 Ports |
2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Daisy Chaining and Device Charging) |
Whisper Quiet | < 45dB |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 24x15x31.8 cm (9.4x6x12.5 in) | OS Support | macOS and Windows |
| Weight (with HDDs) | 10.7 KG (23.5 lb) | Carry Handle | Yes |
| Field swappable HDD, FAN and Power supply | Yes | Drive Locator Pin | Reduces risk of damage during transport |
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Mechanical Shock Test In protective case supplied |
250G/2ms | Warranty | 5 Years |
Performance
SymplySPARK with Enterprise HDDs RAID 5*
| Test | Read | Write |
| AJA (4092x2160 4K-2160, 16GB, 10bit) | 1618 MB/Sec | 1639 MB/Sec |
| Blackmagic | 1711 MB/Sec | 1625 MB/Sec |
SymplySPARK with 14TB Multi-Actuator HDDs RAID 5*
| Test | Read | Write |
| AJA (4092x2160 4K-2160, 16GB, 10bit) | 2336 MB/Sec | 1896 MB/Sec |
| Blackmagic | 2240 MB/Sec | 1751 MB/Sec |
| ATTO DiskBench | 2952 MB/Sec | 1977 MB/Sec |
* Tested on MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, 1.4GHz Quad-Core Intel i5). Why? Because at Symply we know not everyone has the latest and greatest hardware.
