The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is a professional-grade Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID SSD, engineered for high-speed, high-capacity production and editing workflows.
Featuring 12 NVMe M.2 SSDs and support for RAID 0/1/4/5/10 via SoftRAID Premium, it delivers up to 96TB of storage and peak speeds of 6600MB/s.
Its robust, fanless aluminum chassis and portable design make it ideal for on-set use, with advanced connectivity and data protection features for demanding creative environments.
£ 5,759.95 | £ 6,911.94 inc VAT
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A configurable LED panel provides instant confirmation of device status, while individual drive activity LEDs offer granular monitoring of each NVMe SSD.
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.
Compatible with macOS (Thunderbolt 5 requires macOS 15.3+), Windows 11+, Linux, and Chrome OS, the X12 is ready for any professional environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Model | OWC ThunderBlade X12 |
| Storage Configuration | 12 x NVMe M.2 SSDs |
| Maximum Capacity | Up to 96TB |
| Interface | Thunderbolt 5 (2 x USB-C ports, 80Gb/s) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 10 (via SoftRAID Premium) |
| Peak Speed | Up to 6600MB/s |
| Sustained Write Speed | Up to 5990MB/s |
| System Compatibility | macOS 14+ (Thunderbolt 5: macOS 15.3+), Windows 10/11+, Linux, Chrome OS |
| Chassis | Fanless, heat-dissipating aluminum |
| LED Indicators | Configurable device status and drive activity LEDs |
| Included Accessories | 0.7m Thunderbolt 5 cable, external power supply, ballistic hard-shell case, SoftRAID Premium (3-year license) |
| Security | Kensington lock slot, OWC ClingOn-ready (ClingOn sold separately) |
| Warranty | 3-year OWC limited warranty |
| Certification | Intel Thunderbolt, OWC |
| Power Input | 6-Pin DC IN 12V |
| Operating Position | Vertical (recommended) |
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