In this third bay, which promise call a pod, you can either have a hard drive, a ssd connector for plugging in ssd drives, or a. Nine external thunderbolt storage devices, rounded up. Sata hard drives for pegasus2 r4r6r8 only supported on promise drive integrated pegasus2 models no. Vendor drive family model capacity firmware transferrate form factor sata ssd shipped with 1 seagate barracuda st3000dm001 3tb cc43 6gbs 3. Promise technology pegasus2 m4 4tb 4bay storage array p2m4hd4us. Using the included promise utility, the system can be configured as raid 0, 1, 5, 6, or 10. Dec 19, 20 cnet editor dong ngo ballparks the cost of happiness with the superfast pegasus2 storage device from promise. Three promise thunderbolt 2 and storage devices for 4k video production promise technology, inc. Its compact and whisperquiet, so it fits into any environment. Its perfect for editors or dits that want a small footprint and easy transportation, all the while enjoying blazing speeds that youd normally need a far bigger raid to achieve. Apr 07, 2014 promise technologies announced a new thunderbolt 2 portable storage solution, the pegasus2 m4, which provides a highly portable 2. The promise pegasus2 m4 1tb sata sff drive module is a hotpluggable 5400 rpm 2. Aug 27, 2014 take a look at our introduction to the promise pegasus2 storage solutions.
Promise pegasus2 m4 2tb 4 x 500g ssd thunderbolt 2 raid. The drive compatibility table can be found on the promise website near the bottom of the m4 product page under documents. Promise pegasus2 m4 1tb 4x256gb ssd sequential performance. The promise technology pegasus2 m4 4tb 4bay storage array designed to unleash the raw power of thunderbolt technology. The pegasus2 m4 is a mini 4bay raid storage solution featuring 2. Promise pegasus2 m4 hard drive array sign in to comment. Once you invoke via promise cli the command ctrl a mod s powersavinglevel0 this will disable all power management of the hard disk drives in pegasus2.
Hotswappable and prescreened, the drive module is ready for installation straight out of the box. And along with the faster performance of thunderbolt2, it assures enterpriseclass reliability and ease of use. My promise pegasus2 m4 is eating up the toshiba disk drive mq01abd100 drive very often, one every 6 months. Pegasus2 m4 builds on the pegasus2, the worlds first thunderbolt 2 hardware raid storage solution, by delivering performance and capacity in a new, portable form factor. Pegasus2, the worlds first raid 5 solution with thunderbolttm 2 technology, enables pros and enthusiasts to create, edit and view live 4k video streams, while simultaneously backing up the files to their pegasus2 or multiple daisychained pegasus2 drives while still being able to use the same cables and connectors as the previous generation.
Thunderbolt technology is a new, highspeed, dualprotocol io technology designed for performance, simplicity and flexibility. Promise pegasus2 raid systems with thunderbolt 2 macmall. Furthermore, you can use the pod with another system by connecting it externally via the included 19. Pegasus2 maximizes the available line rate of thunderbolt 2, enabling video creators to transfer and display 4k video files simultaneously. Promise technology, inc, pegasus2 compatibility list 3 of 10 1. Buy promise pegasus2 r8 thunderbolt 24tb online at computeruniverse.
Showcasing intels revolutionary thunderbolt 2 connectivity, the pegasus2 boasts a staggering speed of 20gbps more than enough to effortlessly handle and accelerate any 3d or 4k ultrahd work ow environment. The pegasus2 is the fastest thunderbolt 2 enabled hardware raid storage available in the market. Increasing storage capacity on a pegasus rx pegasus2 rx. It is a replacement hard drive designed specifically for promise technology pegasus2 r series raid systems.
Its a sixdrive 12tb hardware raid box and can be purchased from the apple store for. Promise plans to release an ssdbased version of the r4, but has not yet decided on a specific drive model to use yet. Click on the attached drives icon in the system tray to reveal the eject options and choose the eject promise pegasus option. We are told that intels 240 gb ssd 520 is a strong contender due to the. The only ssd promise tests with is the samsung evo 840. Its a twobay raid system that has a third modular bay. Promise technology storage solutions for it, cloud. Sep 12, 2014 promise pegasus2 m4 1tb 4x256gb ssd sequential performance. Promise technology announces global availability of new. The m4 is designed for portability and, when equipped with ssd drives, serious performance. The promise pegasus2 m4 is a small and light thunderbolt 2 raid storage system that you can take anywhere to work on your complex multimedia projects. Promise promise technology promise pegasus promise raid promise pegasus2 ae.
Promise pegasus2 fastest thunderbolt 2 hardware raid. Order external hard drives now at incredibly low price. Hooked it up to a 20 mbp 15 inch retina display running 10. Promise technology pegasus2 solid state drive reader pod with 50 cm usb cable. As well as covering the r4, r6 and r8, and the differences between them, we explain how thunderbolt 2 daisychaining works. In this third bay, which promise call a pod, you can either have a hard drive, a ssd connector for plugging in ssd drives, or a card reader pod with cf and sd card readers. Promise pegasus2 raid storage r8 thunderbolt technology.
Thanks to thunderbolt 2, this promise raid system works at extremely high speeds, making data management and digital content creation significantly easier for creative professionals. Promises pegasus2 raid system is one of the fastest, most advanced hardware raid storage solutions today. The pegasus2 line is promises upgrade to the previous pegasus lineup including the pegasus r6 and the pegasus r4. The promise pegasus2 m4 raid is a tremendous performer. Thanks to thunderbolt 2, this promise raid system works at extremely high speeds, making data management and digital content creation significantly easier. At the 2014 ces show, the lacie little big disk featuring thunderbolt 2 was announced, and is now shipping. The promise technology 12tb pegasus2 r6 is a thunderbolt 2 raid storage array designed for simultaneous streaming, editing, and backup of highresolution videos and large multimedia files. At the same time, this macbook pro can have a pegasus2 m4 ssd attached via a sanlink2 16g fc for the fastest data transfer of over 0 mbs for editing off multicameras capturing different points of view. In order to find the exact problem, please follow the below steps and send us the service report open promise utility click subsystem information icon on the top of the window. In addition, promise recommends that the drives that will be utilized have been crossreferenced with our pegasus compatibility list found on our promise support site. Promise pegasus 2 thunderbolt 2 raid storage demo youtube. The pegasus2 r6 from promise is the first thunderbolt 2 peripheral to make its way into the macworld lab. Promise pegasus2 r series 8bay 48tb with 8x 6tb sata hdd high performance hardware raid solutions featuring thunderbolt2 technology.
Promises pegasus2 m4 is recognized as serial attached scsi sas device by operating system regardless of what type of ssd is being used. Promise technology 2tb pegasus2 m4 thunderbolt 2 raid. The 2tb pegasus2 m4 thunderbolt 2 raid storage array ssd from promise technology is a thunderbolt 2 raid storage array designed for portability for over an hour of uncompressed 4k footage as well as simultaneous streaming, editing, and backup of highresolution videos and large multimedia files. Jul 16, 2012 promise plans to release an ssd based version of the r4, but has not yet decided on a specific drive model to use yet. Promise pegasus2 r series 4bay with 4x 2tb sata hdd high performance hardware raid solutions featuring thunderbolt2 technology. Feb 14, 2014 hello, i recently received my mac pro late 20. Intel at nab 2014 4k video drives thunderbolt 2 everywhere. The promise box didnt work because a driver for it wasnt. Different oem manufacturers may have made unique modifications to the promise hardware or software and they are responsible for supporting their products. For the next service release we plan to disable level 1 and level 2 by default. View online or download promise technology pegasus 2 m4 installation manual. This storage arrays thunderbolt 2 interface offers highspeed connectivity.
Increasing the storage capacity on a pegasus rxpegasus2 rx series the storage capacity can be increased by purchasing higher capacity physical drives. An ideal storage choice for creative audiovideo professionals and multimedia enthusiasts, the promise pegasus2 m4 ssd 2tb raid system offers impressive speed, maxing out the thunderbolt 2 bus in a portable, elegant, and quiet package. Take a look at our introduction to the promise pegasus2 storage solutions. Promise technology 2tb pegasus2 m4 thunderbolt 2 raid storage. Page 28 promise technologies afely emove egasus indows to disconnect the pegasus2 from a windows 8 computer. Sporting two thunderbolt 2 ports, it can store up to 4 tb using standard hard. Promise technology pegasus r4i and j2i for the mac pro. Promise technology pegasus2 p2pdssd0tg ssd reader pod w usb. New pegasus 2 r4 not recognised by windows promise forum. If speed, light weight and ruggedness are more important to you than storage capacity, the pegasus2 m4 needs to be on your short list of drives to consider. The pegasus2 r6 stores up to 12tb of data spread across six 2tb 7200 rpm sata drives. Promise technology pegasus2 m4 4tb 4bay storage array.
Promise technology 12tb pegasus2 r6 thunderbolt 2 raid. It is extremely fast, but like all ssd drives, with very limited storage capacity. Promise pegasus2 r4 r6 sata drive module available in 2tb, 3tb or 4tb. If speed, light weight and ruggedness are more important to you than storage capacity, the pegasus2. Z promise storage pegasus raid promise utility sanlink2 pegasus2 promise sanlink2 promise vtrak ae. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Increasing the storage capacity on a pegasus rx pegasus2 rx series the storage capacity can be increased by purchasing higher capacity physical drives. This video clip demonstrating how the pegasus2 r4 lights behave with a single failed drive. Promise pegasus2 r8 thunderbolt 24tb external hard drives. Ssd drives are compatible only with pegasus2 m4 units. Did this three times and to and from an ssd drive, id say it did pretty well. S pegasus r6 pegasus r4 pegasus promise promise nas promise pegasus2 r4 promise pegasus r4 pegasus storage promise pegasus r6 pegasus 2 promise thunderbolt pegasus thunderbolt.
Promise technology pegasus2 m4 p2m4hd4us 4tb 4000gb directattached storage thunderbolt2 raid storage array brand new this unit includes 4x 1tb hard drives and 1x 1m thunderbolt cable. Promises pegasus2 is the fastest storage device to date. Promise technology pegasus32 r6 60tb 6bay thunderbolt 3 usb 3. Ssd drives are not compatible with pegasus2 r4 units. The promise utility lists each drive as passthru and functions as a jbod. The promise technology pegasus2 series with thunderbolt 2 technology delivers blistering performance to professionals creating rich, ultrahigh resolution media. Usually a drive of the same model but different size will work. Promise technology is committed to providing high quality service and support to its customers. Wait for the message to appear telling you it is safe to remove the pegasus2. Promise technology pegasus2 m4 p2m4sd2us 2tb 2000gb directattached storage thunderbolt2 raid storage array brand new. Hi, ive just received a replacement r4 unit from pegasus replaced under warranty after one that i bought a couple of months ago could not be seen by the pegasus utility in windows. Promise pegasus2 r8 32tb overview and full product specs on cnet.
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