Promise Pegasus32 R8: Blazing-Fast Thunderbolt 3 RAID Storage for Professionals
Elevate your creative workflow to a new standard of speed, reliability, and versatility with the Promise Technology Pegasus32 R8. Engineered specifically for demanding creative professionals, this 8-bay hardware RAID storage solution eliminates bottlenecks and unleashes your full potential. Whether you're editing multi-stream 8K video, managing massive photo libraries, or producing complex audio projects, the Pegasus32 R8 delivers the performance you need to stay in the creative zone, free from frustrating lag and data transfer delays.
At its core, the Pegasus32 R8 is powered by Intel’s advanced TitanRidge Thunderbolt™ chip, providing blistering transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps. This incredible bandwidth allows for seamless playback and rendering of high-resolution content directly from the array. But its power doesn't stop at speed. The system offers robust, rock-solid data protection through its dedicated hardware RAID engine, supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. With hot-swappable 7200rpm hard drives, you can maintain uptime and data integrity without interrupting your work, giving you peace of mind that your most valuable assets are secure.
The Pegasus32 R8 is a true workstation hub. Its dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports not only provide a high-speed connection to your Mac or PC but also allow you to daisy-chain up to six additional devices, decluttering your desk. Simplify your setup even further by connecting a stunning 8K monitor directly to the unit's full-size DisplayPort 1.4 port. To streamline your workspace, the Pegasus32 R8 provides up to 85W of power delivery, charging your connected MacBook Pro or Windows laptop with the same single cable used for data. Fully compatible with the latest Apple M1, M2, and M3 series Macs and featuring whisper-quiet operation, the Pegasus32 R8 is the ultimate high-capacity storage solution designed to integrate flawlessly into any professional studio environment.
Key Features
- Blazing-Fast Performance: Harness the full power of Thunderbolt™ 3 with speeds up to 40Gbps, powered by Intel's TitanRidge chip.
- Ultimate Connectivity Hub: Features dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports for daisy-chaining and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port for universal compatibility.
- Drive 8K Displays: A dedicated, full-size DisplayPort 1.4 port allows you to connect a high-resolution monitor directly.
- Single-Cable Docking: Delivers up to 85W of power to charge your connected laptop, simplifying your workspace.
- Rock-Solid Data Protection: Robust hardware RAID engine supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD for speed and redundancy.
- Massive, Flexible Capacity: Offers 8 hot-swappable drive bays for up to 112TB of raw storage capacity.
- Modern Mac Ready: Fully tested and compatible with Apple macOS, including M1/M2/M3-powered Macs.
- Studio-Friendly Design: High-quality, reliable enclosure engineered for whisper-quiet operation.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Interface | 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) |
| Drive Bays | 8x Hot-Swappable 3.5”/2.5” SATA HDD/SSD Bays |
| Max Raw Capacity | Up to 112TB (with 8x 14TB HDDs) |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
| Power Delivery | Up to 85W via Thunderbolt™ 3 port |
| Display Output | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (supports up to 8K resolution) |
| Compatibility | macOS 10.14 or newer (M1/M2/M3 compatible), Windows 10 x64 |
| Security | Kensington Lock Slot |
| In the Box | Pegasus32 R8, Thunderbolt™ 3 Cable (0.7m), Power Cord, Quick Start Guide |
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.