Promise Announces Availability of Pegasus2 RAID 5 Storage Solution with Thunderbolt 2

Promise Technology has announced the availability of Pegasus2, the first storage solution designed to work with Thunderbolt 2 enabled systems such as the all-new Mac Pro.

Thunderbolt 2 delivers 20Gbps of bandwidth, a game changer for content creators, allowing for simultaneous transfer and display of high-bandwidth 3D and 4K video files. Pegasus2 maximizes the available line rate of Thunderbolt 2, providing ultra-fast throughput for remote site, on set, or remote office mobile storage in 4K rich media workflows, post-production or broadcasting.


Pegasus2 Highlights
● Maximum throughput of Thunderbolt 2 (20Gbps) accelerated when attached to new Mac Pro
● Supports simultaneous streaming, editing, and backup of 4K video
● Dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy chaining Pegasus enclosure units, Apple Thunderbolt displays, or Mini DisplayPort devices
● Removable drive bays for effortless drive access and serviceability
● Mobile, enterprise-class hardware RAID protection for offsite shoots
● Massive storage capacity for backing up creative projects and digital libraries
● Thunderbolt cable included

Availability
The Pegasus2 Series is now available as a 4-bay, 6-bay or 8-bay RAID enclosure through the PROMISE network of distributors and value added resellers including the Apple Online Store, B&H Photo Video, CDW, MelroseMac, PC Mall, PC Connection, Provantage, SHI Corporation, TigerDirect.com, Tekserve, Virtual Graffiti and many more.