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Andrew Clark · August 20th, 2012, 03:29 PM

Hello -

Considering getting the new MBP-RD and was wondering if anybody here has recommendations for a good, reliable TB storage device to utilize with it....for, of course, editing (HD) video.

The devices I've been looking at so far are:

- Pegasus R4
- G-Tech 4tb RAID
- Lacie 4tb 2 Big

If there are other devices you suggest, please do so.

And as far as I know, the Pegasus is the only "hardware" RAID device out there??

Also, has anybody had success in utilizing a TB device in Windows 7 under Bootcamp?

Nate Haustein · August 20th, 2012, 05:17 PM

Just got one of the LaCies as a refurb for under $350. It's a well made solid product, but it uses disk utility for the RAID setup. I wasn't overly enthusiastic about it lacking a true hardware RAID, but it's certainly fast.

The G-Tech is also software-based like this, but I can't speak to the Pegasus.

Caleb Reynolds · August 21st, 2012, 08:06 PM

I have the lacie little big disc thunderbolt...love it. Little noisy but I have some higher end headphones for mixing. Which I haven't ever really attempted anyway (sub it out)

Marcello Mazzilli · August 29th, 2012, 06:08 AM

I have been working up to now with an external box containing 4x2Tb drives connected with a ESATA interface (also I bought an esata card on my MacPro). Now I would like to switch to THUNDERBOLT... I don't specifically need hardware RAID but obviously I wouldn't say no....

...But an externel box that holds 4 disks costs 1500$ !!! Hos is this possibile.. is.. "just a box"....
Why when you buy an external drive with thunderbolt you pay it 200$ and if I want to buy an empty box (ok.. for 4 drives) it costs so much?

Any idea where I could find a cheap one?

Mathieu Ghekiere · August 30th, 2012, 02:51 PM

The speed benchhmarks of the Pegasus Raid are just amazing. I've heard very good things about it.

Anand Tech had a really good review of it:

AnandTech - Promise Pegasus R6 & Mac Thunderbolt Review

Ryan Jones · September 12th, 2012, 07:29 AM

Any news on something like the Pegasus that has thunderbolt and something else (eSATA/FW800)?

My MBP 17 doesn't have thunderbolt, I only have that on my work MBP 13. Looking to upgrade the 17" next year but I'd like to be able to go backwards if I have to.

So far I'm leaning towards a network based solution like the Synology units.

Andrew Clark · September 12th, 2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Jones

Any news on something like the Pegasus that has thunderbolt and something else (eSATA/FW800)?

My MBP 17 doesn't have thunderbolt, I only have that on my work MBP 13. Looking to upgrade the 17" next year but I'd like to be able to go backwards if I have to.

So far I'm leaning towards a network based solution like the Synology units.

17" next year?!

I don't see any 17" MBP's listed on their store site currently.

Pete Bauer · September 12th, 2012, 01:45 PM

Drobo has announced the Mini and 5D, both of which will have TB and USB3. No word yet on how suitable they will be for multi-stream HD video editing.

Ryan Jones · September 12th, 2012, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Clark

17" next year?!

I don't see any 17" MBP's listed on their store site currently.

Hopefully they'll arrive next year, or it'll be a new Mac Pro if/when they get released.

I'll check out the Drobos too, thanks Pete. Might just end up with something esata and get the lacie esata to thunderbolt dock when I need it.

Andrew Clark · September 15th, 2012, 06:17 PM

OK...thanks for all the replies!!

I'm still curious about utilizing the Pegasus R4 unit with Windows 7 (via BootCamp). Anybody have any first hand experience or information / advice regarding this?

August 20th, 2012, 03:29 PM	#1
Andrew Clark Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 477	Thunderbolt storage devices.... Hello - Considering getting the new MBP-RD and was wondering if anybody here has recommendations for a good, reliable TB storage device to utilize with it....for, of course, editing (HD) video. The devices I've been looking at so far are: - Pegasus R4 - G-Tech 4tb RAID - Lacie 4tb 2 Big If there are other devices you suggest, please do so. And as far as I know, the Pegasus is the only "hardware" RAID device out there?? Also, has anybody had success in utilizing a TB device in Windows 7 under Bootcamp?

August 20th, 2012, 05:17 PM	#2
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Thunderbolt storage devices.... Just got one of the LaCies as a refurb for under $350. It's a well made solid product, but it uses disk utility for the RAID setup. I wasn't overly enthusiastic about it lacking a true hardware RAID, but it's certainly fast. The G-Tech is also software-based like this, but I can't speak to the Pegasus. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

August 21st, 2012, 08:06 PM	#3
Caleb Reynolds Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 113	Re: Thunderbolt storage devices.... I have the lacie little big disc thunderbolt...love it. Little noisy but I have some higher end headphones for mixing. Which I haven't ever really attempted anyway (sub it out) __________________ www.TeamKProductions.com Twitter Facebook

August 29th, 2012, 06:08 AM	#4
Marcello Mazzilli Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ITALIA Posts: 416	Re: Thunderbolt storage devices.... I have been working up to now with an external box containing 4x2Tb drives connected with a ESATA interface (also I bought an esata card on my MacPro). Now I would like to switch to THUNDERBOLT... I don't specifically need hardware RAID but obviously I wouldn't say no.... ...But an externel box that holds 4 disks costs 1500$ !!! Hos is this possibile.. is.. "just a box".... Why when you buy an external drive with thunderbolt you pay it 200$ and if I want to buy an empty box (ok.. for 4 drives) it costs so much? Any idea where I could find a cheap one?

August 30th, 2012, 02:51 PM	#5
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	Re: Thunderbolt storage devices.... The speed benchhmarks of the Pegasus Raid are just amazing. I've heard very good things about it. Anand Tech had a really good review of it: AnandTech - Promise Pegasus R6 & Mac Thunderbolt Review __________________ http://productionsofthe3rdkind.com http://pr3k.com

September 12th, 2012, 07:29 AM	#6
Ryan Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 124	Re: Thunderbolt storage devices.... Any news on something like the Pegasus that has thunderbolt and something else (eSATA/FW800)? My MBP 17 doesn't have thunderbolt, I only have that on my work MBP 13. Looking to upgrade the 17" next year but I'd like to be able to go backwards if I have to. So far I'm leaning towards a network based solution like the Synology units.

September 12th, 2012, 01:45 PM	#8
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Re: Thunderbolt storage devices.... Drobo has announced the Mini and 5D, both of which will have TB and USB3. No word yet on how suitable they will be for multi-stream HD video editing. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

September 15th, 2012, 06:17 PM	#10
Andrew Clark Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 477	Re: Thunderbolt storage devices.... OK...thanks for all the replies!! I'm still curious about utilizing the Pegasus R4 unit with Windows 7 (via BootCamp). Anybody have any first hand experience or information / advice regarding this?