Suggested Alternatives
OWC Jellyfish Studio 96TB HDD, 2500MB/s Read/WriteOWC Jellyfish Studio 96TB HDD
LN166997
No customer reviewCall for price
32TB OWC ThunderBlade X8, 8 x 4TB NVMe M.2, 2949 MB/s Read, 2464MB/s WriteOWC ThunderBlade X8 32TB
LN171555
No customer reviewCall for price
16TB OWC ThunderBlade X8, 8 x 2TB NVMe M.2, 2949 MB/s Read, 2464MB/s WriteOWC ThunderBlade X8 16TB
LN171554
No customer reviewCall for price
OWC ThunderBlade X12
96TB
The Fastest and Highest Capacity Production Shuttle and Editing RAID SSD in the UniverseThe OWC ThunderBlade X12 is a high-performance Thunderbolt 5 RAID storage solution built for creators who need fast, reliable workflow storage, with speeds up to 6600MB/s, a fanless chassis, and SoftRAID support for advanced RAID control. Designed for demanding video production, it helps make 4K, 6K, 8K, and beyond feel faster and more seamless while keeping data management flexible and efficient.
Portable Production
Editing PerfectionThunderblade X12 is the ground-breaking advancement you’ve asked for to make seemingly impossible video workflows fast, simple, and seamless. With up to 6600MB/s peak and 5990MB/s sustained write speeds thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 technology, ThunderBlade X12 doubles the performance of its highly acclaimed predecessor. Up to 96TB of storage – 3x more than previously available – is under your control with SoftRAID Premium, the fastest, most powerful and flexible RAID tool on the planet.
The TL;DR to ThunderBlade X12
It’s the perfect portable solution with the highest performance, efficiency, and dependability for film and streaming service content production as well as cutting-edge multi-cam 4K, 6K, or 8K RAW sequences, 12K RAW video and beyond, or even stereoscopic 360 VR editing.
BreakthroughUp to 6600MB/s peak speed with blazing-fast 5990MB/s consistent sustained write speed over the entire volume.
Massive12 NVMe M.2 SSDs for up to 96TB.
Includes SoftRAIDRobust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets.
VersatileDaisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device via the second Thunderbolt port.
SecureNon-skid rubber feet, locking power connector, and OWC ClingOn ready for on-set use.
SilentHeat dissipating fanless aluminum chassis keeps you working at top speed.
InformativeConfirm use status instantly via a configurable LED.
MobileCompact footprint and custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make this the perfect shuttle drive.
CertifiedMeets Intel Thunderbolt and OWC operating certifications for assured performance and reliability.
Worry-Free3 Year OWC Limited Warranty.
Unleash Your Pro Potential
Adaptability is a key component of your filmmaking success. One day, the job may require working on a Netflix documentary with a range of Sony cameras or ARRI Amiras and Alexa Minis. Next, you're diving into narrative content with an ARRI Alexa LF, creating commercial magic with a RED V-Raptor, filming aerials with a RED Komodo-X, or engineering cutting-edge camera arrays for complex VFX projects. Whatever the job throws at you and your team, you will unleash your potential with the ThunderBlade X12.
Built for On-Set EfficiencyWhen you're on location, speed is everything. Offload your memory cards at breakneck speeds, ensuring no downtime and complete data reliability with RAID 5. Trust in your gear means focusing on the creative process.
Master the Toughest WorkflowsFrom multi-cam sequences and 8K RAW to intricate VFX, this plug-and-play external storage is a powerhouse. It's designed to handle the heaviest data loads and keep you moving, all while being easily transportable.
Rock-Solid Shuttle DriveIn the world of high-stakes production, your shuttle drive needs to be as dependable as the crew. ThunderBlade X12 offers blazing fast, highly reliable data transfer, ready to be shipped safely across the globe without a hiccup.
Pro-Grade Centralised StorageKeep all your files centralised and at your fingertips for stress-free editing and data management, even on the largest projects.
2x Faster Multi-Camera Ingest
In the fast-paced, tight-budget world of filmmaking, where time is money, every minute saved is critical. Whether you're juggling multiple cameras or offloading a variety of media cards simultaneously, you’ll keep your production running ahead of schedule by ingesting twice as fast with ThunderBlade X12. DITs can now simultaneously ingest multiple media types at full speed:
• Up to 2 CODEX Compact Drives simultaneously via Thunderbolt at full speeds (ARRI)
• Up to 7 CFexpress Type A 2.0 cards simultaneously at full speeds (Sony FX6, FX3, A7sIII, and more)
• Up to 4 CFexpress Type B 2.0 cards simultaneously via Thunderbolt at full speeds (RED V-Raptor, Komodo-X, Pyxis 6K, Sony Burano, Canon C400, Nikon Z9, and more)
• Up to 10 CFast 2.0 cards simultaneously at full speeds (RED Komodo, ARRI Alexa Mini, etc.)
• Up to 5 AXS-A cards simultaneously via Thunderbolt at full speeds (Sony Venice, Venice 2, and more)
• Up to 20 SD UHS-II V90 cards simultaneously at full speeds (Canon C80, C70, Panasonic S5II, GH7, and more)
Plentiful Port Possibilities
Extra Thunderbolt PortYou can never have enough ports for connectivity. That’s why the ThunderBlade X12 gives you an extra Thunderbolt port so you can daisy-chain additional Thunderbolt devices and place a USB-C device at the end of your chain to create plentiful possibilities.
Purposefully Built for RAID 5
With ThunderBlade X12, you no longer have to sacrifice capacity and performance to achieve RAID 5-level peace of mind and data reliability. 12 NVMe SSDs and Thunderbolt 5 let you work at the speed of thought with the highest capacity and performance available in a shuttle RAID SSD. Now you can streamline on-set and editing tasks while adhering to mandatory requirements (the 3-2-1 Principle) when producing content for large studios such as Netflix.
Hold at least three copies of all original camera files (OCF) and audio.
Store the OCF and audio copies on at least two different types of media.
Keep at least one of these backups in a different geographical location from the others.
The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet
The World’s Fastest and Most Flexible ApplicationSoftRAID is the world’s fastest and most flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC.
• High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes
• Predictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure — provided on your computer and remotely
• Seamless Cross-Platform Sharing with support for Apple-formatted APFS and HFS+ SoftRAID volumes between Mac and Windows at no additional cost
• 35+ Years of Experience of Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues
• And many more unique features.
Unbeatable Performance
Your Preparedness Is OWC's PassionPaying attention to seemingly insignificant details that prepare you to work uninterrupted is OWC’s passion. Besides keeping ThunderBlade X12 securely in place, the non-skid rubber feet elevate the heat-dissipating aluminium housing to prevent thermal throttling. The power cord locking connector keeps you up and running in active workspaces. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilisers (available separately) screw into ThunderBlade X12 to stabilise your Thunderbolt cable connections. When you’re done and ready to ship it off, the ThunderBlade X12 comes with a ballistic hard-shell carrying case.
Pre-Tested = Certified ReadyLike all OWC storage products, ThunderBlade X12 underwent rigorous development testing processes, including intensive mandatory Thunderbolt certification. Because OWC understands that having confidence in your gear’s reliability is paramount, every ThunderBlade X12 undergoes their rigorous multi-hour "burn-in" performance certification prior to shipping with a Thunderbolt connection cable. This ensures your ThunderBlade X12 arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.
Thunderbolt 5 is REALWith 2x the total bandwidth of previous generations, Thunderbolt 5 unlocks the full potential of Apple’s latest M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. Thunderbolt 5 enables drives and hubs that don’t just move data faster; they move more data faster, sending your workflow into a bottleneck-free bliss.
