Glyph Blackbox Pro offers rugged, high-capacity storage options

The Glyph Blackbox Pro RAID is a new storage solution designed for users needing high capacity and fast data transfer speeds. It features Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and can hold between 8TB to 48TB of data with an impressive transfer rate of 550MBps in RAID 0 configuration. This device has a strong and durable design, encased in black metal and protected by a silicone sleeve. It has easy-to-open drive bays and is relatively heavy, weighing about 5.1 pounds without hard drives. When fully loaded, it can weigh around 8.1 pounds. The Blackbox Pro RAID can operate in different modes, including RAID 0 for speed and RAID 1 for data protection. However, RAID 1 reduces capacity and speed, making it more expensive per terabyte. Interested users can purchase the unit at various capacities, starting at approximately $530 for 8TB and going up to $1,700 for 48TB. Performance tests show strong results, with speeds of up to 532MBps for reading and 511MBps for writing in RAID 0 mode. In RAID 1 mode, speeds drop to about 271MBps read and 254MBps write. Despite being a bit slower than similar products, the Glyph Blackbox Pro RAID is still comparable and offers a good balance of price and capacity. Potential customers should be aware of the reliability of hard drives versus solid-state drives (SSDs). While this unit is more affordable than many SSD options, running the drives in mirrored mode is recommended for better data safety. In conclusion, the Glyph Blackbox Pro RAID is a solid choice for those in need of a large, budget-friendly storage option with decent performance.