Netstor NA338TB3: Your Portable 4K Editing Powerhouse
Elevate your creative workflow with the Netstor NA338TB3, a professional-grade 2U 16-bay Thunderbolt™ 3 storage and PCIe expansion chassis. Designed for video producers, audio engineers, and creative professionals who demand performance both in the studio and on the go, the NA338TB3 is the ultimate partner for transportable rack applications. Its lightweight, short-depth design (42cm) ensures easy installation in portable racks, making it perfect for on-site 4K editing, real-time streaming, and demanding digital content workflows.
Unlock unparalleled flexibility by installing your preferred high-performance RAID card. The NA338TB3 supports a wide range of SAS/SATA RAID controllers, transforming this versatile JBOD enclosure into an enterprise-grade storage solution with full RAID protection (Levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, etc.). This means you can build a secure, high-speed storage array tailored precisely to your needs, using up to sixteen 2.5" SSDs or HDDs. Please note: Drives and RAID card are sold separately. Contact us for custom drive and RAID configurations.
Beyond massive storage, the NA338TB3 breaks the limits of your Mac's connectivity. Three available PCIe 3.0 slots allow you to add essential pro-level cards—from video capture and transcoding hardware to audio accelerators and high-speed networking cards—directly to your Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac. For Mac mini (2018 and later) users, a specially designed integrated drawer turns your compact computer into a powerful, transportable server. With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining, whisper-quiet cooling, and official Mac certification, the NA338TB3 provides the power, capacity, and expandability to handle any project, anywhere.
Key Features
- High-Speed Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) ports for extreme data transfer speeds and daisy-chaining up to five additional devices.
- Massive Storage Capacity: Features 16 hot-swappable 2.5" bays for SAS/SATA SSDs or HDDs (up to 15mm height).
- Powerful PCIe Expansion: Three PCIe 3.0 x8 slots to add professional video, audio, networking, or other specialty cards to your Mac.
- RAID Flexibility: Add your own 16-port RAID card to create a robust, protected storage array tailored to your workflow.
- Mac mini Integration: A built-in mounting drawer seamlessly integrates a Mac mini, transforming it into a complete transportable server.
- Portable & Rack-Friendly: A compact 2U height and short 42cm depth make it ideal for transportable racks and on-site production.
- Efficient Cooling: Four ultra-quiet 60mm fan modules ensure optimal operating temperatures for all internal components.
- Apple Certified: Fully tested and certified by Apple to work flawlessly with all Thunderbolt-equipped Mac computers.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt™ 3 (Dual USB-C Ports) |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 40Gbps |
| Drive Bays | 16 x 2.5" SAS/SATA (12G/6Gbps). Drives sold separately. |
| RAID Support | Requires a 16-port RAID card with Thunderbolt driver. RAID card sold separately. |
| PCIe Expansion | 3 x PCIe 3.0 x8 slots (full length, full height) |
| Thunderbolt Expansion | Daisy-chain up to 5 additional Thunderbolt devices |
| Cooling | 4 x 60mm cooling fans |
| Power Supply | 460W Single PSU (High-Efficiency & Low Noise) |
| Material | Heavy-duty cold-rolled steel |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 415 x 482 x 88.5 mm / 16.3 x 19 x 3.49 in |
| OS Support | macOS 10.12.3 and later |
| System Requirements | Mac with a Thunderbolt 3 port. (Thunderbolt 2 Macs require an Apple adapter). |
| Package Contents | NA338TB3 Enclosure 16 x HDD Trays (installed) 4 x Internal miniSAS cables 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Cable (2m) 64 x Drive mounting screws 2 x Tray Keys 1 x Power Cord |
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.