4-Bay 2.5”/3.5” SAS/SATA III HDD/SSD Hardware RAID Storage
 

2 Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, 1 Mini DisplayPort, Hot-Swappable Drive  

 

 
 
 

 

Product Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

Features

 

1.Hardware RAID that supports Mac OS and Windows PC.


2.The SR4-TB3 is equipped with five configuration modes to suit every need.


●RAID 0/1/5/10/JBOD.


3.Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C) brings you 40Gbps extreme high data transfer speed.


4.SR4-TB3 to support 4 x 3.5" / 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSD.


5.MCU function provides automatic and manual adjustment of FAN.


6.Thunderbolt™ 3 The USB-C that does it all.


●Support 15W ( 5V/3A ) Power Delivery.


●Mini DisplayPort connect DVI、HDMI、VGA display devices.

 

A stand-alone hardware RAID could let your Mac & PC work more efficiently


 
SR4-TB3 is built-in the easy-to-use hardware RAID, and it won’t hurt system performance during its REBUILDING WORK completely! It would meet your requirement who always requests for both of system performance and the high memory capacity.SR4-TB3 with RAID 5 feature would be your best cost-effective storage solution at both of data protection and the system performance.

 

It's really easy for you to set up your new buy SR4-TB3 in your office or even at home. Thru Marvell's MSU Tool, you could set up its hardware RAID thru a graphic user-friendly interface.  You could choose one of the following  different RAID modes, RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD, to fit your needs for the available large storage space together with its data protection feature.

To support monitoring, buzzer, email notification, and S.M.A.R.T. features

 
The Marvel MSU Utility could help monitoring the RAID status while your SR4-TB3 is working, and alert you thru beeping sound from a loud buzzer, and sending you a warning message thru e-mail system.  MSU also records all the product status in detailed and helps testing your HDD quality thru its built-in S.M.A.R.T. testing software for you.


 
To support "SPARE" features

 

Marvell MSU Utility provides "SPARE" feature which lets you set up a spare HDD/SSD as a redundant storage.  Once any of your HDDs becomes defective, "SPARE" helps protecting your data thru transferring your data from that defect to the free HDD/SSD.

 

 

Adjust performance according to application flexibility


  
SR4-TB3 use Marvell software, to adjust the hard drive and SR4-TB3 transfer data via the "stripe size" function, so that SR4-TB3 based on your use "stripe size" to achieve the most stable and fastest performance.

Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C) brings you 40Gbps extreme high data transfer speed


 
SR4-TB3 supports Thunderbolt™ 3 interface for an extreme high data transfer speed.  And both of the two TB3 ports are equipped with a up to 40Gb/s data transfer rate which is 4 times faster than USB 3.1 Gen 2 ,2 times faster than Thunderbolt™ 2.  You could definitely use it to play your 4K high-resolution films with no any lagging hassle.  Thunderbolt™ 3 interface not only brings you this high data transfer rate advantage, it also let you chain maximum up to another 6 more SR4-TB3 products (or other compatible storage products).
 

All Thunderbolt™ 3 products should be connected to the Thunderbolt™ 3 PC/Mac host. It cannot be connected to the host only with USB-C interface. Please refer to the following explanation.  

RAID 0 functionality increases storage speed and performance


 
The new SR4-TB3 is equipped with RAID 0 storage mode, which enables user to attain up to 1500MB/s read speed with SR4-TB3's Thunderbolt™ transmission interface. Whether it is used for searching and editing photo galleries, or video editing and synthesis, it promises to deliver a smooth and easy operation.

RAID 5 mode provides highest data parity function ensure your data security
 


RAID 5 mode provides both of the read-&-write efficiency and the data protection features for your daily works.  Under RAID 5 mode, SR4-TB3 would need at least 3 or more HDDs to start working.  And if anyone of your HDDs is defect, your SR4-TB3 would still work fine for you, but just with no more data protection feature.  Comparing to RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes, it's no doubt that RAID 5 is your best choice.

SR4-TB3 to support 4 x 3.5" / 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSD
 

To bundle with four new easy-to-use Trays, SR4 supports any kinds of 3.5" & 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSD.  And also, SR4's aluminum housing help protecting your data from its solid structure design and the excellent heat dissipation.
 
Since this new easy-to-use Tray is dimensional compliant to all our Stardom products, you could easily transfer your data among different storage devices.  And also, its key lock design could provide a double protection at your data from any improper Tray extracting.

Mechanism

To support SGPIO feature (Serial General Purpose Input & Output)

 

SR4-TB3 provides the SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Input & Output) features.   The SGPIO feature detects the following system failure symptoms by different LED signal, user is easily to find out which HDD(s) defect to ensure SR4-TB3 running smoothly.

Compact and Portable too 

                                                                                           
 
For field editing applications, the SR4-TB3 can be made portable as it comes with a grip handle, which you can choose to install for making creative contents mobile convenient and less bulky.

 

MCU feature to provide you in-chassis temperature control


 
SR4-TB3 is also designed with the MCU feature which monitors and helps improving its in-chassis system temperature.  While the system temperature rises up to 55 degree-C (131 degree-F), MCU will bump up the fans with full speed; and once system temperature goes down to 50 degree-C (122 degree-F), you could manually adjust fan switch on the rear, MCU would reduce the fan speed down to a half speed for a better green user environment from a less fan noise and lower power consumption.

 

The solid aluminum chassis pluses one powerful low noise Fans

 
SR4-TB3's solid chassis is made by a thickness aluminum-alloy plate.  And its aluminum housing and the FANs (with safe FAN GUARDs) really help an efficient heat dissipation for your long time use.

The built-in power supply unit


SR4-TB3 uses conform with safety regulation certified 180W power supply unit which provides a stable and high efficient power output and definitely satisfies the big power consumption from all 4 HDDs.

Advanced power management


 
SR4-TB3 uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the Mac system to conserve power. It spins down hard drives and activates sleep mode after a period of inactivity.

Thunderbolt™ 3 The USB-C that does it all

 

All our Thunderbolt™3 products support USB C type connector and you could always use it to charge not only your mobile phone but notebook thru its 15W 5V/3A PD (Power Delivering) feature.

 

All our Thunderbolt™ 3 products also support a Mini DisplayPort which gives you a very easy way to connect to your display device.  This Mini DisplayPort is fully complaint to all the existing DVI, HDMI, and VGA display devices thru an adapter.

 

More Thunderbolt™ 3 features >>>>

 

Application

Thunderbolt™ 3 With SR4-TB3 Stylish and Rugged

 

The SR4-TB3 has a sleek exterior design that’ll never go out of style when placed next to your Mac. It’s also  built tough with thickness aluminum to shield the enclosed drives durably and to dissipate the heat created by the drives faster for the drives to work comfortably.

 

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Just to use SR4-TB3 for data backup


 
You can also easily extend your device with Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C) interface, which connects to a iMac Pro device with Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C) interface. Your iMac Pro could connect to one SR4-TB3 for a huge memory storage capacity thru its high performance Thunderbolt™ 3 interface.  You could definitely enjoy its huge memory capacity together with the RAID 1 for an excellent data protection.

To help you complete your photography projects


 
With two ultrafast Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, you can build a photo studio around Macbook Pro and SR4-TB3. Or take them with you and import thousands of RAW images on location. Once your photos are on your computer, editing in Aperture is faster and more responsive than before.

 

SR4-TB3's RAID 0 mode lets you quickly browse large image libraries from external storage. So you have instant access to any photo in your library.

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Specification

Specification


 
Model No SR4-TB3-B
Interfaces
Thunderbolt 3 Port x 2( up to 40 Gbps ), Support 15W (5V/3A) Power Delivery.
Mini DisplayPort x 1
Compatible Drive 4 x 3.5" / 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSD ( up to 6 Gbps )  
Storage Mode RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD 
Certifications CE & FCC
Operating System 
Support
Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) and later, macOS 10.13 and later*
For PC, Windows 10 (64-bit) and later is recommended
Cooling System 8cm Low noise fan x 1
Electrical and 
Operating 
Requirements
* Line voltage: 100-240V AC
* Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
* Maximum continuous power: 180W
* Operating temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
* Storage temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
* Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Size and Weight Height: 166 mm   Width: 124 mm    Depth: 265 mm  
Product Code SR4-TB3-B 
EAN:4713227440097
UPC:884826504276
Carton 4 pcs per carton
Package Accessories * SR4-TB3 x 1 ( with removable drive tray enclosed x 4 )
* Thunderbolt Cable x1
* Power Cord x1
* Accessory Kit 
* Quick Installation Guide x1
Remarks * Please be advised the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU) has not been updated to
support macOS Catalina yet. Please remain on macOS Mojave until an updated is 
released.

 

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