Overview
Transform Your Creative Workflow with OWC Gemini Thunderbolt 3 Dock & Dual Drive
Step into a world where efficiency meets versatility with the OWC Gemini Thunderbolt 3 Dock & Dual Drive. Armed with dual drive bays and a suite of seven connectivity ports, including a high-speed SD 4.0 card reader, the OWC Gemini is your ultimate digital ally. Seamlessly duplicate footage, manage vast archives, or render complex effects. Connect and charge your favourite peripherals with ease, while the frontside card reader effortlessly ingests your day's work from photography or drone captures.
Experience Unmatched Speed, Reliability, and Flexibility with Hardware RAID
Unlock the true potential of your data with the Gemini's advanced hardware RAID configuration. Pre-set in RAID 0 for peak performance, it delivers astonishing real-world speeds up to 497MB/s, perfect for managing HD and 4K video projects. Crave more security? Switch to RAID 1 for mirrored data protection. Need versatility? Opt for a span to merge the capacity of both drives, or set them as independent volumes for unparalleled flexibility in your creative projects.
Customise Your Drive for Every Project
The Gemini adapts as swiftly as your projects evolve. With its intuitive hardware RAID, choose from four setup options to match your immediate needs: Non-RAID for separate volumes, RAID 1 for data redundancy, RAID 0 for maximum performance, or Span for an expansive storage pool. Even after ejecting the drives, the Gemini's rich connectivity keeps your workflow smooth and uninterrupted.
Elevate Your Connectivity Beyond Conventional Limits
Step ahead with the Gemini's 1Gb Ethernet port, offering speeds that render Wi-Fi obsolete. Ideal for collaborative environments and heavy file transfers, this feature is a game-changer for professionals demanding efficiency and speed in their digital workflow.
Depend on Professional-Grade Reliability
At OWC, we understand the paramount importance of reliability for creative professionals. Each Gemini unit undergoes rigorous "burn-in" testing, ensuring it arrives ready to tackle the most demanding tasks straight out of the box. Trust in a solution that's not just built to perform, but to last.
Seamlessly Disconnect with a Single Click
Thanks to the bespoke OWC Dock Ejector software, safely disconnect your drives with a single click. Engineered by our own hardware and software specialists, the Dock Ejector guarantees all data is securely written before disconnection, safeguarding against data loss. Transition between workstations effortlessly, maximising the productivity and versatility of your OWC Dock.
- Unleash unparalleled speed for creative projects with RAID 0
- Secure your data with RAID 1's mirrored protection feature
- Expand your digital workspace with dual drive versatility
- Effortlessly connect peripherals and charge devices
- Instantly ingest footage with the high-speed SD card reader
- Enjoy a clutter-free desk with consolidated cable management
- Elevate your network speed beyond Wi-Fi with 1Gb Ethernet
- Experience seamless integration in cross-platform environments
- Safeguard against data loss with intuitive OWC Dock Ejector software
- Rely on professional-grade reliability for demanding tasks
- Transform your creative workflow with versatile connectivity options
Video
If you’re a photographer, your life is likely overrun by cables, dongles, ports, hard drives, and storage cards. Don’t let your main working drive contribute to that stress. The OWC Gemini has dual drive bays, RAID support, TONS of I/O connectivity, and a lot more that will speed up your workflow and declutter your life—or at least your desk.
Compatibility
Compatible with the devices listed below.
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
Mac Pro
iMac
Mac mini
Mac Studio
iMac Pro
Specifications
- Total Capacity
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- 40.0TB
- Mechanisms Supported
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- 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA drives
- Total Solution Cache Size
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- 1024 MB
- Standard Mechanism
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- 2 x 20.0TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 7,200RPM Enterprise Class Hard Disk Drive with 512 MB cache
- Display Support
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- Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz,
- or one 4K display @ 60Hz
- or one 4K display @ 30Hz
- or two 4K displays @ 60Hz
- or one 4K display @ 60Hz and one 4K display @ 30Hz
- Display Support by Port
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- Thunderbolt 3: up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
- Boot Support
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- Mac only
- Hot Plug Support
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- Yes
- Chipset
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- 2 x Thunderbolt: Intel JHL6540
- Media Reader: Genesis Logic GL-3227
- 2 x USB: Fresco Logic FL1100EX
- 1 x Ethernet: Intel i210
- SATA Controller: ASMedia AS
- Drive Interface
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- SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- Format
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- Unformatted
- Rotational Speed
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- 7,200RPM
- Data Rate
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- Up to 40 Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
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- Thunderbolt 3 : up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
- Ethernet Speeds (RJ-45)
- 1Gb/s "Gigabit" (1000BASE-T)
- 100Mb/s (100BASE-T)
- 10Mb/s (10BASE-T)
- Jumbo Frame Support
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- Yes
- RAID Capable
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- Yes
- Default RAID Level
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- RAID 0
- RAID Levels Supported
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- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- SPAN
- JBOD
- RAID Features
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- Hardware RAID
- Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)
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- Up to 1020 MB/s
- Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
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- Up to 1067 MB/s
- Contact Start Stops
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- 600,000
- Mac OS Compatibility
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- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- PC OS Compatibility
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- Windows 11
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Driver Required
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- Windows driver required for 8TB and 10TB models
- Host Port Requirements
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- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt 1)
- Other Requirements
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- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable. This configuration provides data transfer at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (up to 20Gb/s) but does not support notebook charging
- Power Supply
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- External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- AC Input
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- 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 2.0A
- DC Output
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- +12V, 10A
- Wattage
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- 120W
- External Power Adapter
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- Yes
- Power Delivery
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- Provides up to 27 watts of power via Thunderbolt 3 to charge or reduce laptop and device battery draw
- Number of Bays
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- 2
- Device Ports
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- 1 x host port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-A ports up to 600MB/s
- 1 x DisplayPort port
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) RJ-45 port
- Memory Card Slots
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- 1 x Secure Digital (SD)
- Cooling
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- 1 x 60 mm 3,000RPM cooling fan
- Security Slot
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- Yes
- Housing Material
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- High quality aluminium for optimised heat dissipation
- Colour
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- Aluminium
- Certifications
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- CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, RCM, Thunderbolt technology
- RoHS Compliant
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- Yes
- Dimensions
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- H: 147 x L: 238 x W: 85 mm
- Weight
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- 1600 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC Gemini Thunderbolt Dock and External Storage Solution
- 1 x 0.7 m Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cable
- 1 x External Power Supply and Power Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x User Guide
- 1 x OWC Dock Ejector for Mac and Windows (Software Download)
- 1 x User Guide for OWC Dock Ejector
Warranty
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCTB3RSDK40T