FireWireVR enclosure

CalDigit has introduced the FireWireVR, a new addition to its lineup of storage devices that allows for universal connectivity of FireWire 400, 800, and USB 2.0 without the need for additional cards. The FireWireVR supports RAID 0, 1, and JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks), and lists the control for different RAID settings on the external enclosure. Each FireWireVR utilizes SATA 3Gbps drives with 16MB of cache per drive, and handles two streams of 10-bit uncompressed SD or three streams of 8-bit uncompressed SD data in performance mode. The new device supports up to 1.5TB of storage capacity, includes a quiet ball bearing fan with a 60w power supply/drive module, and boasts an aluminum housing for improved heat dissipation. The company also offers a FireWireVR archiving box, allowing users to store additional drive modules for projects in the same form factor as vertical-standing VHS tapes. FireWireVR storage solutions are priced from $550.

by MacNN Staff