OWC Thunderblade X12 – 12TB – Product Overview
Breakthrough Performance
The OWC ThunderBlade X12 sets a new standard for external RAID SSDs, delivering up to 6600MB/s peak and 5990MB/s sustained write speeds across the entire volume, making it twice as fast as its predecessor and ideal for the most demanding video production and editing workflows.
Massive Storage Capacity
With 12 hot-swappable NVMe M.2 SSDs, the ThunderBlade X12 supports up to 96TB of total storage, providing ample space for multi-cam 4K, 8K, 12K RAW, and VR content, as well as complex VFX and large-scale creative projects.
Advanced RAID Flexibility
Bundled with 3 years of SoftRAID Premium, the X12 supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 10 configurations, offering the flexibility to optimize for speed, redundancy, or both, while predictive health monitoring proactively alerts users to potential disk issues before failure occurs.
Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity
Equipped with dual Thunderbolt 5 ports (80Gb/s), the X12 enables daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or the connection of USB-C peripherals, ensuring seamless integration into complex production setups.
Purpose-Built for On-Set and Studio Use
The rugged, fanless aluminum chassis provides silent, efficient heat dissipation, while non-skid rubber feet, a locking power connector, and OWC ClingOn cable stabilizer support (sold separately) ensure reliability in high-traffic environments.
Portable and Secure
Designed for mobility, the X12 includes a custom-fit ballistic hard-shell carrying case, making it the perfect shuttle drive for transporting critical data between locations or studios.
Informative Status Monitoring
A configurable LED panel provides instant confirmation of device status, while individual drive activity LEDs offer granular monitoring of each NVMe SSD.
Certified Reliability
The X12 is fully Thunderbolt and OWC certified, with each unit undergoing rigorous multi-hour burn-in testing prior to shipping, ensuring out-of-the-box reliability for mission-critical workflows.
Comprehensive Platform Compatibility
Compatible with macOS (Thunderbolt 5 requires macOS 15.3+), Windows 11+, Linux, and Chrome OS, the X12 is ready for any professional environment.
Ready for Multi-Camera Ingest
The X12 supports simultaneous high-speed ingest from multiple media types, including CODEX, CFexpress, AXS-A, CFast 2.0, and SD UHS-II cards, streamlining backup and editing for multi-camera productions.
3-2-1 Data Protection Principle
Purpose-built for RAID 5, the X12 enables adherence to the 3-2-1 backup principle required by major studios, ensuring data redundancy and security across different media types and locations.
Included Accessories
Each unit includes a certified Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cable, external power supply, and three years of SoftRAID Premium access, with the license conveniently located on the device.
Industry Recognition
The ThunderBlade X12 has been awarded Best Desktop Storage at NAB 2025, recognized for its unparalleled speed, capacity, and reliability in professional video production environments.
