OWC Launches ThunderBlade X12 96TB: High-Performance RAID Storage for Creative Professionals

Other World Computing (OWC), a recognized leader in high-performance storage and connectivity solutions, has announced the general availability of the OWC ThunderBlade X12 96TB model. Designed to meet the demanding needs of creative and business professionals, the ThunderBlade X12 delivers exceptional speed, reliability, and portability for advanced workflows.

Purpose-Built for Demanding Production Environments

The OWC ThunderBlade X12 addresses a critical need in the film and media industry: providing a portable, high-capacity RAID solution with sustained high-speed performance. Motion picture professionals, digital imaging technicians (DITs), and video editors often require rapid data ingestion and backup on set, as well as reliable storage for editing high-resolution content. The ThunderBlade X12 is engineered to streamline these workflows, offering RAID 5 compatibility and a compact form factor ideal for use as a shuttle drive.

This storage solution is also well-suited for video editors and VFX artists working with complex, data-intensive projects such as multi-cam 4K and 6K sequences, 8K and 12K RAW video, and stereoscopic 360 VR (Spatial Video). Its robust performance and versatility make it a premium choice for both production and post-production environments.

ThunderBlade X12: Key Features and Specifications

  • Blazing Fast Speeds: Achieves transfer rates up to 6,500 MB/s, doubling the performance of previous models.
  • Flexible Storage Options: Available in capacities ranging from 12TB to 96TB, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations.
  • Premium Build Quality: Features dimmable LED lights and enhanced thermal stability for reliable operation in demanding environments.
  • Optimized for Advanced Workflows: Ideal for 8K RAW, 16K video, and VR production, ensuring smooth editing and data management.

“Our customers told us exactly what they needed—more capacity for massive projects, faster speeds to cut downtime on set, and RAID 5 reliability in a drive small enough to travel anywhere,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC. “The ThunderBlade X12 delivers on all of that and more. With Thunderbolt 5 performance, sustained write speeds near 6,000 MB/s, and now up to 96TB of storage, ThunderBlade X12 makes workflows that once felt impossible fast, simple, and seamless.”

Availability and Pricing

The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is now available in capacities from 12TB to 96TB, with pricing starting at $2,749.99. This release further solidifies OWC’s commitment to providing high-performance, reliable storage solutions for professionals working with large-scale, high-resolution content.