6.0TB Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus RAID-1

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6.0TB Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus RAID-1

Mfr P/N: GM3Q7H60T256 OWC SKU: NWTGM3Q7H60T256

6.0TB Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus RAID-1
6.0TB Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus RAID-1
6.0TB Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus RAID-1
  • 6.0TB Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus RAID-1
  • 6.0TB Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus RAID-1
  • 6.0TB Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus RAID-1

Provides "live activity" backup/data redundancy of your critical data with Plug and Play simplicity on any Mac or PC.

  • Provides “live activity” backup/data redundancy of your critical data
  • Plug and Play simplicity on any Mac or PC
  • FireWire 800/400, USB 3.0, and eSATA ports
  • Thermalregulated Smart Fan for super quiet operation
  • 3 Year Newer Technology Limited Warranty
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MAXimum Performance & Compatibility

Underneath Guardian MAX's sleek, unassuming housing beats the heart of a super protector ready to save large amounts of precious data quickly, reliably, and effortlessly. Pre-configured hardware RAID solutions feature two paired lightning fast SATA 1.5/3.0Gb/s drives with up to 6.0TB each of storage capacity and a high speed Custom Oxford 946DSE/3100Integrated Chipset featuring FireWire 800/400, USB 3.0, and eSATA ports to deliver some of the fastest single drive transfer rates possible...up to 300MB per second! Enclosure only kits are also available for "add your own hard drive" flexibility and economy With its multiple interface connections, Guardian MAXimus makes adding vault-like mirrored data storage performance to Macintosh and Windows computers Plug and Play easy.

MAXimum Real Time Redundancy

Real performance can also be measured by intangibles like having peace of mind knowing your critical data is always safe! Should you experience a hard drive failure, the ever vigilant Guardian MAXimus automatically and seamlessly continues data read/write functions with the remaining drive. And with the convenient front panel drive status LEDs, you'll know at a glance which drive is being accessed and if you need to take any action.

Why You Need Guardian MAXimus RAID-1

Guardian MAXimus is "live activity" backup of financial records, medical files, business projects...any critical data that you simply cannot risk losing. It's always guarding against data loss by writing the same information in real-time to two separate drives for a "mirrored" copy. It also protects you from costly system downtime and data restoring after a single hard drive-equipped system crash. Even daily scheduled software driven data backups can't protect you from the time of your last backup and when your computer's internal drive fails. The comprehensive Mac utility used by professionals for accurate Mac diagnosis and maintenance.
  1. The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
  2. 1MB per 2.4 megapixel JPEG photo - low resolution
  3. DVD Quality Digital Video at a 2.597GB/hour data rate
  4. 2.85MB per MP3 song

SpecsSpecs

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    Drive Bays

    • 2 bays

    Capacity

    • 6.0TB

    Plug and Play

    • Yes

    Drive Format

    Rotational Speed

    • 7,200RPM

    Storage Interface

    • SATA

    RAID Capable

    • Yes

    Default RAID Level

    • RAID 1

    RAID Levels Supported

    • RAID 1

    RAID Features

    • Hardware RAID

    Device Ports

    • (1) USB 3.0 Port

    Chipset / Controller

    • Oxford 946

    Mac OS Compatibility

    • Mac OS 8.6
    • Mac OS 9.0
    • Mac OS 9.1
    • Mac OS 9.2
    • Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah
    • Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
    • Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
    • Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
    • Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
    • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
    • Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
    • Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
    • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
    • OS X 10.9 Mavericks
    • OS X 10.10 Yosemite
    • OS X 10.11 El Capitan
    • macOS 10.12 Sierra

    PC OS Compatibility

    • Windows 2000
    • Windows ME
    • Windows XP
    • Windows XP 64-bit Edition
    • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows 7 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 7 64-bit Edition
    • Windows 8 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 8 64-bit Edition
    • Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
    • Windows 10 32-bit Edition
    • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
    • Windows Server 2019
    • Windows Server 2022
    • Windows 11

    Other OS Compatibility

    • Linux supported via USB and FireWire interfaces

    Other Requirements

    • Mac OS X 10.2 or later required for FireWire 800 and USB 3.0

    External Power Adapter

    • Yes

    Power Supply

    • External power supply

    Cooling

    • (1) cooling fan

    Security Slot

    • Yes

    Power Button

    • Yes

    Power/Activity LED

    • Yes

    Housing Color

    • Black

    Housing Material

    • Aluminum

    Dimensions

    • Height: 13.3 cm (5.3 in)
    • Length: 22.8 cm (9.0 in)
    • Width: 7.3 cm (2.9 in)

    Weight

    • 1.1 kg (2.33 lbs)

    Reach Certification

    • Yes

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C)
    • Non-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°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: 5% to 95% non-condensing
    • Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing

    Shock

    • Operating: 65 G max at 2 ms
    • Non-Operating: 175 G max at 2 ms

    BenchmarksBenchmarks

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    macOS Test Results

    QuickBench

    eSATA

    QuickBench

    FireWire 400

    QuickBench

    FireWire 800

    QuickBench

    USB 2.0

    QuickBench

    USB 3.0

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    4.75 out of 5

    27 out of 28 (96%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Indispensable on-line Raid storage

    Large, fast, on-line RAID (I use RAID 1) storage/backup is a must for anyone who has critical files in large quantities. Until now, 3 TB x 2 has been more than adequate - I now use 6 x 2 - but the principle is the same. ONE of my multiple TM back-ups is on this RAID as well as Terabytes of video archives which I care not to lose. If you're serious about in-house back-up, I strongly recommend the Guardian MAXimus.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Babydoc, 
    Jan, 16 2017 
    review of: 3.0TB (3.0TB + 3.0TB Mirrored) NewerTech Guardian MAXimus RAID-1 [MIRROR] Quad Interface Solution
    • Reviewer:Babydoc
    • From:New Jersey
    • Age:Over 65
    • Experience:Power User
    • Owned Product:over 6 months
    Like a comfortable old shirt

    I've been using the MAXimus RAID-1 for close to three years now as a repository for video and photo files, and it never fails to function. I work on 2010 Mac Pro tower that has been totally rebuilt, so I still have Firewire connections (and several older Firewire external enclosures), so that is convenient. I've never had much luck with the eSATA connection, but I think that is a function of the computer, not the drive. USB 3.0 is plenty fast for my purposes. The multiple interfaces are a major appeal, especially if you have equipment spanning many years, as I do. The MAXimus is fast, quiet and reliable. It even looks good. One of my better purchases.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    MountainMan, 
    Dec, 11 2016 
    review of: 3.0TB (3.0TB + 3.0TB Mirrored) NewerTech Guardian MAXimus RAID-1 [MIRROR] Quad Interface Solution
    • Reviewer:MountainMan
    • From:Woodland Park, CO
    • Age:55-65
    • Experience:Power User
    • Owned Product:less than a month
    Nitido

    Buen equipo no falla

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    May, 5 2016 
    review of: 1.0TB (1.0TB + 1.0TB Mirrored) NewerTech Guardian MAXimus RAID-1 [MIRROR] Quad Interface Solution
    • From:Jarabacoa
    • Age:25-34
    • Experience:IT Professional
    • Owned Product:3-4 months
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