Unleash Unprecedented Speed and Capacity for Your Creative Workflow
In the demanding world of professional video production and post-production, every second counts. Bottlenecks from slow data transfers, inadequate storage, and unreliable hardware can derail a project and blow budgets. The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is engineered to eliminate these barriers, delivering the fastest and highest-capacity portable RAID SSD solution available for creative professionals. It is the definitive tool for on-set DITs, editors, and VFX artists who work with the most challenging formats, from multi-camera sequences to 8K RAW footage.
The ThunderBlade X12 harnesses the revolutionary power of Thunderbolt 5 and twelve NVMe M.2 SSDs to achieve breakthrough speeds up to 6600MB/s. This allows you to ingest terabytes of footage from multiple cameras in a fraction of the time, keeping your production on schedule. With a massive 96TB of storage, you can consolidate entire projects onto a single, rock-solid drive. Its architecture is purposefully built for RAID 5, offering the perfect balance of blistering performance, massive capacity, and the data protection peace of mind that mission-critical workflows demand.
Designed for the rigors of on-location shoots and high-pressure studio environments, the ThunderBlade X12 is as durable as it is powerful. Its rugged, fanless aluminum chassis dissipates heat silently, ensuring optimal performance without adding noise to your set. Features like a locking power connector, non-skid feet, and an included custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make it the ultimate shuttle drive. Expand your workstation effortlessly by daisy-chaining up to five additional devices through the second Thunderbolt port. Stop compromising and start creating at the speed of your imagination with the ThunderBlade X12—the indispensable storage solution for modern content creation.
Key Features
- Blazing-Fast Performance: Reach peak speeds of up to 6600MB/s and consistent sustained write speeds of 5990MB/s, ideal for 8K RAW and complex VFX workflows.
- Massive 96TB Capacity: Consolidate entire projects and media libraries with 12 internal NVMe M.2 SSDs, providing extensive space for high-resolution assets.
- Robust RAID Protection: Comes with SoftRAID software, optimized for RAID 5 to provide the perfect balance of speed, capacity, and data reliability.
- Versatile Connectivity: Features two Thunderbolt 5 ports for daisy-chaining up to five additional devices or connecting to a high-resolution display.
- Silent and Cool Operation: The rugged, heat-dissipating fanless aluminum chassis ensures silent operation, perfect for on-set use and quiet studio environments.
- Built for Professionals On-the-Go: A compact footprint, secure locking power connector, and an included custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make it the ideal portable shuttle drive.
- Certified Reliability: Fully certified for Intel Thunderbolt and OWC standards to guarantee dependable, world-class performance right out of the box.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | OWC ThunderBlade X12 |
| Capacity | 96.0TB |
| Interface | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) |
| Peak Read/Write Speed | Up to 6600MB/s |
| Sustained Write Speed | Up to 5990MB/s |
| Internal Drives | 12 x NVMe M.2 SSDs |
| RAID Software | SoftRAID Premium Included (Optimized for RAID 5) |
| Daisy-Chaining | Up to 5 additional Thunderbolt devices |
| Chassis | Fanless, heat-dissipating aluminum |
| Security Features | Locking power connector, non-skid feet, OWC ClingOn ready |
| Status Indicator | Configurable LED |
| Included Accessories | Custom-fit ballistic hard-shell travel case |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.