Add the speed and storage capabilities of Thunderbolt 2 and RAID to your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer using the RocketStor 6314B 4-Bay Thunderbolt 2 RAID Enclosure from HighPoint. It is well suited for not only high-stress work environments, but also portable applications. The RocketStor 6314B supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD, each of which will provide users with performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. The 6314B is equipped with an integrated RAID-on-Chip storage processor and 512MB of DDR3 cache memory with ECC protection.
The RocketStor 6314B has 4 drive bays that support 3.5″ and 2.5″ SATA and SAS hard drives and SSDs. All the drive bays are hot swappable and also feature LEDs noting power, presence, activity, and failure status. The 6314B is also equipped with dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, which allow for daisy-chaining Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt displays and devices. Thunderbolt 2 operates at 20 Gb/s, which allows simultaneous bi-directional transfer speeds at up to 10 Gb/s. A Thunderbolt 2-to-Thunderbolt 3 adapter is included.
The 6314B also features a browser-based RAID Storage Management Suite that allows users to configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot RAID configurations and individual storage devices. Users can configure e-mail notifications to inform them of changing storage conditions while outside of the work environment, as well as manage storage remotely via a local network connection. Additionally, it is possible to schedule RAID verification sessions, while a Storage Health Inspector (SHI) can help to maintain the health of the system.
Darryl Strosin (verified owner) –
This is an excellent RAID unit, however, it’s only issue is that it doesn’t work under High Sierra public betas thus far (up to PB 4). Running perfectly under Sierra though. The fan can also seem a bit loud.
Bailee Bins (verified owner) –
We bought two of these units for a long-term documentary project shooting on RED 8k and Sony 4k cameras. So far, we have been impressed with the easy setup, performance, and value. We keep one with us in the field and then mirror to the other unit which travels out of state to our editing team. Solidly built, they travel well so far. The only very minor issue I have is that the fan is a bit loud and when both are running on the same desk, well, it is a bit much.