Promise Pegasus5 R12 Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure - 12-Bay Hardware RAID Storage

For creative professionals and data-intensive workflows, the Promise Pegasus5 R12 Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure stands apart with its 12 hot-swappable drive bays and hardware RAID controller, delivering exceptional performance and scalability as a central storage hub for video editing, backup, and large-scale data management.

Highlights

• 12 drive bays supporting 3.5-inch SATA III HDDs (2.5-inch with adapter)
• Hardware RAID controller with levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Up to 2800 MB/s read and 2400 MB/s write transfer rates
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports with daisy-chain support for up to 6 devices
• Aluminum chassis with multiple smart fans for efficient cooling
• Hot-swappable drives for easy maintenance and expansion
• Compatible with macOS and Windows, includes Promise Utility Pro software

In daily use

The Pegasus5 R12 is engineered for demanding environments where speed and reliability are non-negotiable. Whether you are editing 8K video, managing a large media library, or performing frequent backups, this enclosure provides the throughput and capacity to keep your workflow seamless. The hardware RAID controller offloads processing from your computer, ensuring consistent performance, while the hot-swap bays allow you to replace drives without downtime. Daisy-chaining multiple Thunderbolt devices expands your setup effortlessly, and the included Thunderbolt 3 cable ensures you are ready to connect out of the box.

Full specifications

• Storage Bays: 12
• Drive Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
• Drive Form Factor: 3.5" (2.5" with adapter)
• Host Interface: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
• RAID Levels Supported: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• RAID Controller: Hardware RAID
• Max Raw Capacity: Up to 240TB (with 20TB HDDs)
• Max Data Transfer Rate (Read): Up to 2800 MB/s
• Max Data Transfer Rate (Write): Up to 2400 MB/s
• Hot-Swappable Drives: Yes
• Daisy Chain Support: Yes, up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
• Display Support: Yes, via Thunderbolt 3 (DisplayPort 1.2)
• Cooling System: Multiple Smart Fans
• Chassis Material: Aluminum
• Operating System Compatibility: macOS, Windows
• Management Software: Promise Utility Pro
• Power Supply: Internal AC Power
• Security Features: Kensington Lock Slot
• Included Accessories: Thunderbolt 3 Cable

Final note

With its robust build and high-speed Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, the Promise Pegasus5 R12 is a reliable foundation for your storage-intensive tasks, ensuring your data is always accessible and protected.