Description & Specifications
48.0TB OWC ThunderBlade X12
Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) NVMe RAID SSD External Storage Solution with SoftRAID
Mfr P/N: TB5TBL12X048 OWC SKU: OWCTB5TBL12X048
The fastest and highest capacity production shuttle and editing RAID SSD in the universe
- Breakthrough: Up to 6600MB/s peak speed with blazing-fast 5990MB/s consistent sustained write speed over the entire volume1
- Massive: 12 NVMe M.2 SSDs for up to 96TB
- Includes SoftRAID: Robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
- Versatile: Daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device via the second Thunderbolt port
- Secure: Non-skid rubber feet, locking power connector, and OWC ClingOn ready for on-set use2
- Silent: Heat dissipating fanless aluminum chassis keep you working at top speed
- Informative: Confirm use status instantly via a configurable LED
- Mobile: Compact footprint and custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make this the perfect shuttle drive
- Certified: Meets Intel Thunderbolt and OWC operating certifications for assured performance and reliability3
Includes
- (1) OWC ThunderBlade X12 External Storage Solution
- (1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) Cable
- (1) External Power Supply
- (1) US Power Cable (3-Prong IEC C13)
- (1) Ballistic Hard-Shell Travel Case
- (1) Support Manual for OWC ThunderBlade X12 (Digital)
- (1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
For more information on OWC SoftRAID, see OWC SoftRAID Support.
Specs
Drive Bays
- 12 bays supporting: M.2 SSDs
Total Capacity
- 46080GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 49152GB
- 3072GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Drive Mechanism
- (12) 4.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Plug and Play
- Yes
Hot Plug Support
- Yes
Boot Support
- Mac Only: Boot volume must be independent from RAID volume. Please consult "OWC ThunderBlade: macOS Boot Drive Setup" for additional details.
- Boot Camp is not supported
Drive Format
- Formatted as an 12 disk SoftRAID RAID 0 for Mac. PC users please consult the "Mac to Windows – SoftRAID Volume Conversation" guide.
Storage Interface
- M.2 NVMe (PCIe 3.0)
RAID Capable
- Yes
Default RAID Level
- RAID 0
RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- RAID 4
- RAID 5
- RAID 10
RAID Features
- Software RAID
Device Ports
- (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s
- (1) Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Port
UASP Support
- UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported
Display Support
- Up to two 8K displays @ 120Hz,
- or three 4K displays @ 144Hz
Display Support by Port
- Thunderbolt 5 up to two 8K @ 120Hz or three 4K @ 144Hz via a native Thunderbolt 5 display or other displays that support USB-C connections and DisplayPort 2.1
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- Thunderbolt 5 : Up to 80Gb/s
Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)
- Up to 6500MB/s
Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
- Up to 6500MB/s
Chipset / Controller
- Intel JHL9480
Host Interface Requirements
- Thunderbolt 5 port
- Thunderbolt 4 port (Mac Only)
- Thunderbolt 3 port (Mac Only)
- USB4 port
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
- macOS 26.x Tahoe
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 11
Other OS Compatibility
- Thunderbolt 5 for Mac requires macOS 15.x or later.
- Thunderbolt 5 for PC requires Windows 11 version 22H2 or later.
- Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 connections on an Apple silicon Mac require macOS version 14.x or later.
- Thunderbolt 3 support is Mac only and requires macOS version 15.x or later.
- Chromebook or Surface systems require the latest version of Chrome OS.
- Linux users should use the latest version of Ubuntu.
Driver Required
- SoftRAID Only
- SoftRAID automatically checks for the latest version. Launch the app and follow the prompts if displayed to complete the SoftRAID update.
Other Requirements
- The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased.
- SoftRAID works with Windows 11 or later and macOS 10.14 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer.
External Power Adapter
- Yes
Power Supply
- External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
AC Input
- 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
DC Output
- +12V, 12.5A
Wattage
- 150W
Security Slot
- No
Power/Activity LED(s)
- Yes
Housing Color
- Black
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 6.3 cm (2.5 in)
- Length: 23.6 cm (9.3 in)
- Width: 13.8 cm (5.4 in)
Weight
- 3.9 kg (8.56 lbs)
Certifications
- CE
- FCC
- VCCI
- RCM
- UKCA
- IC
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Noise
- 0.0dB
Benchmarks
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macOS RAID 0 Test Results
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon
ThunderBolt 5
Benchmark for 12x 4TB M.2 NVMe SSDs in SoftRAID RAID 0 (OWCSP4P8T1PT04)
Mac mini (2024, Mac16,11) with Apple M4 Pro processor and 24GB RAM
AJA System Test - 8K - Apple silicon
ThunderBolt 5
Benchmark for 12x 4TB M.2 NVMe SSDs in SoftRAID RAID 0 (OWCSP4P8T1PT04)
Mac mini (2024, Mac16,11) with Apple M4 Pro processor and 24GB RAM
AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon
ThunderBolt 5
Benchmark for 12x 4TB M.2 NVMe SSDs in SoftRAID RAID 0 (OWCSP4P8T1PT04)
Mac mini (2024, Mac16,11) with Apple M4 Pro processor and 24GB RAM
macOS RAID 5 Test Results
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon
ThunderBolt 5
Benchmark for 12x 4TB M.2 NVMe SSDs in SoftRAID RAID 5 (OWCSP4P8T1PT04)
Mac mini (2024, Mac16,11) with Apple M4 Pro processor and 24GB RAM
AJA System Test - 8K - Apple silicon
ThunderBolt 5
Benchmark for 12x 4TB M.2 NVMe SSDs in SoftRAID RAID 5 (OWCSP4P8T1PT04)
Mac mini (2024, Mac16,11) with Apple M4 Pro processor and 24GB RAM
AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon
ThunderBolt 5
Benchmark for 12x 4TB M.2 NVMe SSDs in SoftRAID RAID 5 (OWCSP4P8T1PT04)
Mac mini (2024, Mac16,11) with Apple M4 Pro processor and 24GB RAM
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