Product Overview
The Gemini Ultra is designed for professionals pushing the limits of resolutions, codecs, and framerates. With up to six NVMe SSDs, it delivers the power needed for demanding tasks like editing ultra-high-resolution files and 8K footage at speeds up to 2381MB/s.
Equipped with seven versatile ports, it enhances connectivity: two USB ports for accessories and device charging, Thunderbolt ports for daisy-chaining up to five devices, a UHS-II slot for rapid media card offloading, 2.5Gb/s Ethernet for faster network transfers, and HDMI for 8K monitor support. The Gemini Ultra combines exceptional performance with unmatched versatility.
OWC OWCTB3GMA2X04 Includes
- (1) OWC Gemini Ultra X2 Thunderbolt Dock and External Storage Solution
- (1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cable
- (1) External Power Supply and Power Cable
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Gemini
- OWC Gemini Support Guide Page
- (1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC OWCTB3GMA2X04 Features
- Ultra-fast: NVMe SSDs and Thunderbolt combine to deliver up to 1427MB/s real world speeds
- Connect faster to your NAS: Transfer files up to 2.5x faster than standard Ethernet
- Speed and protection: Advanced SoftRAID options (RAID 0, 1, JBOD)
- Easy camera backups: frontside SD 4.0 UHS-II card reader
- Versatile: two Thunderbolt ports so you can daisy chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
- A hub of options: (2) USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A ports
- See work in progress: HDMI 2.1 for adding up to an 8K monitor
- Innergize™ Enabled: custom OWC software for complete health, performance, and field upgrade management when using OWC Atlas Memory Cards with OWC Atlas Card Readers and card reader-equipped products
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC OWCTB3GMA2X04 Specifications
- Number of Bays: 2
- Capacity: 4.0TB
- Drive Mechanism: (2) 2.0TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN630 2.5-inch NVMe U.2 SSD
- Mechanisms Supported:
- 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA drives
- 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch U.2 drives
- NVMe M.2 drives (via U.2 adapter)
- Hot Plug Support: Yes
- Boot Support: No. Boot Camp is not supported.
- RAID Capable: Yes
- Default RAID Level: RAID 0
- RAID Levels Supported:
- RAID Features: Software RAID
- Memory Card Slots: (1) SD
- Power Delivery: Provides up to 27 watts of power via Thunderbolt 3 to charge or reduce laptop and device battery draw.
- Device Ports:
- (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
- (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
- (2) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- (1) HDMI Port
- (1) 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) RJ-45 Port
- Display Support by Port:
- Thunderbolt 3 (Titan Ridge): Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or other display that supports USB-C connections and DisplayPort 1.4
- HDMI 2.1: Up to 8K @ 120Hz
- Ethernet Speeds (RJ-45):
- 2.5Gb/s (2.5GBASE-T)
- 1Gb/s "Gigabit" (1000BASE-T)
- 100Mb/s (100BASE-T)
- 10Mb/s (10BASE-T)
- Jumbo Frame Support: Yes
- Data Rate: Up to 40 Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum):
- Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 : Up to 10 Gb/s (or 1250 MB/s)
- Chipset / Controller:
- Thunderbolt: Intel JHL7440
- Media Reader: Genesis Logic GL-3232S
- Ethernet: Intel i226
- SATA Controller: ASMedia ASM-1352R
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Contact Start Stops: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Host Interface Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
- Mac OS Compatibility:
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- PC OS Compatibility:
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 11
- Linux OS Compatibility: Yes
- Driver Required: No
- External Power Adapter: Yes
- Power Supply: External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
- DC Output: +12V, 10A
- Wattage: 120W
- Cooling: (1) 60mm 3,000RPM cooling fan
- Security Slot: Yes
- Power/Activity LED: Yes
- Housing Color: Black
- Housing Material: High quality aluminum for optimized heat dissipation
- Dimensions:
- Height: 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
- Length: 23.8 cm (9.4 in)
- Width: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
- Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
- Certifications:
- CE
- FCC
- VCCI
- BSMI
- RCM
- Thunderbolt™technology
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Ambient Temperature:
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
- Altitude:
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
- Humidity:
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Noise: 19.3dB
