Sonnet: Fusion Flex J3i 3-Drive Mounting System for 2019 Mac Pro

Sonnet Technologies, Inc. announced the Fusion Flex J3i 3-drive mounting system for the 2019 Mac Pro, the company’s latest internal storage enhancement product for a powerful computer offering from Apple.

Fusion Flex J3i Kit

The Fusion Flex system comprises a custom mounting bracket and plates that support the installation of 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs (sold separately), mounting hardware, and power and data cables. The assembled system installs neatly and securely in the expansion bay provided inside the computer and connects the mounted drives to the provided ports.

Fusion Flex J3i Kit inside 2019 Mac Pro computer

The Fusion Flex J3i system enables users to install up to 3 SATA drives, mounting 2×3.5-inch HDDs plus 1×2.5-inch SSD, or 3×2.5-inch SSDs inside the 2019 Mac Pro – adding up to 36TB of storage using today’s highest-capacity SATA drives. It attaches securely to mount points near the computer’s PCIe slots, while the installed drives are connected to the computer’s internal USB and SATA ports.

For users who don’t require the speed of NVMe SSDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs are cost-effective choices for adding a lot of storage capacity. For 2019 Mac Pro users, available high-capacity internal storage options have been limited in choice and configurability and force users to accept pre-configured capacity limits and drive type. With the Fusion Flex J3i, the company enables users to choose the drives that suit their needs, whether maximum storage capacity or increased capacity with faster performance plus reliability is the ultimate objective.

Products similar to the Fusion Flex J3i support only 2×3.5-inch SATA drives but already include one preinstalled HDD, restricting choice, capacity, and performance. With mounting support for 3 drives – 2.5-inch SSDs and 3.5-inch HDDs, all chosen by the user – it provides users maximum capacity and performance and flexibility for adding storage.
The Fusion Flex J3i (part number FUS-FLEX-J3) will be available by June 15 at the suggested retail price of $199.99.

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