The OWC Gemini is designed to meet the needs of digital professionals who demand high performance and flexibility. With a capacity of 8TB, it provides ample space to duplicate footage, create and manage archives, or process complex effects. The two bays support SATA drives of 2.5" or 3.5", allowing you to combine the speed of SSDs with the economical capacity of HDDs. The integrated hardware RAID controller offers four configurations:

• Non-RAID (JBOD): keeps the drives as independent volumes.

• RAID 1 (mirroring): for greater data reliability.

• RAID 0 (striping): for optimal performance and maximum speed.

• SPAN: combines the capacities of the drives into a single large volume.

In addition to storage, the Gemini serves as a versatile hub with two USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) ports for essential peripherals, a 2.5GbE Ethernet port for fast transfers, and a front-facing SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader for easy content uploads. The HDMI 2.1 port supports displays up to 8K, while the two Thunderbolt 3 ports allow daisy-chaining of up to five Thunderbolt devices. Front LED lights provide immediate information on the status of the drives.

MAIN FEATURES

• Professional speed: up to 40Gb/s with two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

• Flexible storage options: dual bays for 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives.

• Selectable hardware RAID: RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN, and Non-RAID.

• Connectivity hub: two USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) ports for essential peripherals.

• Fast transfers: 2.5GbE Ethernet port for speeds up to 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet.

• Easy uploads: front SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader.

• Advanced display support: HDMI 2.1 port for connecting displays up to 8K.

• Simple expansion: ability to add up to five Thunderbolt devices in a daisy-chain.

• Immediate information: separate front LEDs for drive status.

• Dante compatibility: plug-and-play connection with high-quality audio networks.

• Guaranteed reliability: 3-year limited OWC warranty.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Interface:

  • Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with speeds up to 40Gb/s.

  • Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gb/s).

  • One HDMI 2.1 port with support up to 8K.

  • One 2.5GbE Ethernet port (RJ-45).

  • Front SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader.

• Drive Bays:

  • Two bays for 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives.

  • Supports both HDDs and SSDs.

• RAID Modes:

  • RAID 0 (striping).

  • RAID 1 (mirroring).

  • SPAN (concatenation).

  • Non-RAID (independent drives).

• Data Transfer Speeds:

  • Up to 562MB/s write and read with HDDs.

  • Up to 956MB/s write and 855MB/s read with SSDs.

• Power Supply:

  • External power adapter.

  • Provides up to 85W of power for notebook charging.

• Dimensions and Weight:

  • Dimensions: 24.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 15.5 cm.

  • Weight: 2.5 kg (without drives).

• Compatibility:

  • Mac and PC with Thunderbolt 3 port.

  • Support for macOS and Windows.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• OWC Gemini 8TB HDD Dual-Drive RAID Dock

• Thunderbolt 3 cable (0.7 m length)

• Power adapter with dedicated power cord

• Set of screws for drive mounting

• Quick start guide

• 3-year limited warranty