NewerTech/OWC External Storage Reaches Capacity of 5TB + 5TB ($780)

Newer Technology, Inc. announced a 5TB + 5TB capacity for the Guardian MAXimus line of dual-bay, high-performance external storage solutions.

Performance, Multiple Interfaces
The line, available in capacities up to 5TB + 5TB, adds storage capacity and throughput to any Mac or PC with USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400. Applications such as financial records, accounting data, medical files, business projects, and Time Machine backups are enhanced with access to data at data rates up to 238MB/s read, 245MB/s write.

No Downtime
It is plug and play ready in RAID-1 mode, for mirrored data across two drives. If one drive fails, the other drive holds data intact and allows the system to keep working. Once the failed drive is replaced, the drive is mirrored to provide data redundancy once again.

Compatible, Flexible
With USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire 800 and FireWire 400, it doesn’t require complicated set-up and is ready for plug and play use with legacy Macs, the latest Mac models, and PCs. The multiple interfaces provide the flexibility to move between different systems with interoperability for maximum backup performance and flexibility.

Six Prosumer Models Available:

500GB + 500GB / 1TB (7,200rpm) $ 229.99
1TB + 1TB / 2TB (7,200rpm) $ 257.99
2TB + 2TB / 4TB (7,200rpm) $ 329.99
3TB + 3TB / 6TB (7,200rpm) $ 417.99
4TB + 4TB / 8TB (7,200rpm) $ 617.50
5TB + 5TB / 10TB (7,200rpm) $ 779.99
Add Your Own Drives enclosure kit $ 117.99

All solutions come ready for plug and play ease of use with all interface cables, a $200 retail value disk utility software bundle, and a three-year limited warranty, which includes free lifetime US-based 24/7 technical support, a 48-hour repair turnaround time, and one year of complimentary level 1 data recovery service.

“This new 5TB + 5TB capacity adds tremendous value to our Guardian MAXimus line,” said Larry O’Connor, founder and CEO, Other World Computing. “With the addition of this 25% larger model and the mirrored data protection, the Guardian MAXimus continues to deliver best in class performance and reliability for critical applications.“

Features:

Mac and PC compatible
Two HDD bays
Hardware Level-1 RAID (Mirrored)|
High performance chipset with USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire 800, and FireWire 400 interfaces
One USB 3.0 “B” port, compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
One eSATA port
Two FireWire 800 9 pin ports
One FireWire 400 6 pin port
Front panel drive status LEDs
2.8″(W)x9″(D)x5.25″(H)
5.5 pound weight
Real world data transfer speeds up to 238MB/s read, 245MB/s write