Overview
OWC Gemini: Advanced Storage and Connectivity for Your Workflow
The OWC Gemini Enclosure and six port Docking Solution is designed to streamline your digital workflow, offering unparalleled storage, speed, and connectivity. Whether you're a photographer, videographer, content creator, or part of a small studio, this versatile device empowers you to work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence. Transform your setup into a hub of productivity, ensuring your creative projects thrive.
Unmatched Speed and Storage Flexibility
Experience blazing-fast performance with the OWC Gemini, delivering real-world speeds of up to 1446MB/s through its hardware RAID controller. Whether you choose RAID 0 for maximum throughput, RAID 1 for mirrored data security, or a spanned or independent drive configuration, the Gemini adapts to your needs. With support for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA and U.2 drives, you can store vast archives, duplicate footage, or process complex effects with ease. For professionals working with 4K or even 8K resolutions, the Gemini ensures smooth handling of high-resolution RAW files, slow-motion video, and multi-stream sequences, keeping your workflow seamless and efficient.
Seamless Connectivity for Modern Workflows
The OWC Gemini is more than just storage—it's a comprehensive docking solution. Equipped with two Thunderbolt 3 ports (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt), two USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A ports, and a 2.5Gb/s Ethernet port, it connects effortlessly to your peripherals, NAS, or high-speed networks. Transfer files up to 2.5 times faster over wired networks, making it ideal for shared workspaces or IP-based workflows. The frontside SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader simplifies camera uploads, allowing you to ingest drone footage or a day's shoot in moments, saving you time to focus on creating.
Elevate Your Visual Experience
Bring your work to life with the Gemini’s HDMI 2.1 port, which supports up to an 8K display for crisp, detailed visuals. Whether you're editing in a home office or on a mobile studio setup, this feature lets you see every nuance of your project, from colour grading to fine details in ultra-high-resolution images. By freeing up your laptop’s ports, the Gemini keeps you agile, allowing quick docking and undocking for professionals on the move.
Transform Your iPad Pro into a Creative Powerhouse
For iPad Pro users, the OWC Gemini unlocks a new level of creative potential. Overcome the limitations of internal storage with multi-terabyte SSD capacity, capable of handling demanding projects in DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom, or Photoshop. Connect a mouse, keyboard, or external display to create a desktop-like experience, while the 27W power delivery keeps your device charged and ready for action. With the Gemini, your iPad Pro becomes a fully-fledged content creation platform, rivaling traditional desktop setups.
Simplify and Organise Your Workspace
Say goodbye to cluttered desks and tangled cables. The OWC Gemini consolidates your storage, connectivity, and display needs into one sleek, centralised device. By combining cutting-edge technology—like high-speed Ethernet, Thunderbolt connectivity, and advanced RAID options—it delivers professional-grade performance while keeping your workspace tidy. This thoughtful design ensures you have room to focus on your work, not your cables.
Maximise Performance with OWC Innergize
Paired with OWC’s Innergize software, the Gemini offers complete control over your workflow. This custom app ensures optimal health, performance, and field upgrades when using OWC Atlas Memory Cards with compatible readers. For photographers, videographers, and content creators, Innergize guarantees reliability, letting you focus on capturing and creating without worrying about your equipment.
- Accelerate your creative projects with blazing-fast data transfers up to 1446MB/s via Thunderbolt 3, ensuring you spend less time waiting and more time crafting stunning visuals or audio
- Effortlessly manage massive 4K and 8K video files with hardware RAID 0, delivering sustained speeds for seamless editing, rendering, and playback, even with complex multi-stream sequences
- Simplify your setup with a 2.5Gb/s Ethernet port for rapid file transfers over wired networks, boosting collaboration in shared workspaces and keeping your team in sync
- Transform your iPad Pro into a powerhouse with multi-terabyte SSD storage and 27W power delivery, enabling professional-grade editing in DaVinci Resolve or Photoshop on the go
- Capture every detail of your work on an 8K display through the HDMI 2.1 port, providing crystal-clear visuals for precise colour grading and high-resolution image editing
- Streamline your workflow with the frontside SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader, allowing instant ingestion of drone or camera footage to keep your creative process moving smoothly
- Organise your workspace by consolidating devices with two USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A ports, reducing cable clutter and creating a clean, efficient desk for focused work
- Protect your data with flexible RAID 1 mirroring options, ensuring your critical files are safe from drive failures, giving you peace of mind during high-stakes projects
- Optimise performance with OWC Innergize software, which monitors drive health and enables field upgrades for Atlas Memory Cards, ensuring reliability for photographers and videographers
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
- Mechanisms Supported
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- 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA drives
- 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch U.2 drives
- NVMe M.2 drives (via U.2 adapter)
- Number of Bays
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- 2
- Hot Plug Support
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- Yes
- Boot Support
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- Yes. Boot Camp is not supported
- RAID Capable
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- Yes
- RAID Levels Supported
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- SPAN
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- JBOD
- RAID Features
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- Hardware RAID
- Software RAID capable
- 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 2 Type-A Ports up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) RJ-45 Port/li>
- Memory Card Slots
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- 1 x Secure Digital (SD)
- 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
- Display Support by Port
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- Thunderbolt 3 (Titan Ridge): up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or other display that supports USB-C connections and DisplayPort 1.4
- HDMI 2.1: up to 8K @ 120Hz
- Ethernet Speeds (RJ-45)
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- 2.5Gb/s (2.5GBASE-T)
- 1Gb/s "Gigabit" (1000BASE-T)
- 100Mb/s (100BASE-T)
- 10Mb/s (10BASE-T)
- Jumbo Frame Support
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- Yes
- Data Rate
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- Up to 40Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
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- Thunderbolt 3: up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2: up to 10 Gb/s (or 1250 MB/s)
- Chipset
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- 2 x Thunderbolt: Intel JHL7440
- Media Reader: Genesis Logic GL-3232S
- 2 x USB: Fresco Logic FL1100EX
- 1 x Ethernet: Intel i226
- SATA Controller: ASMedia ASM-1352R
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
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- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Contact Start Stops
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- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Host Port Requirements
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- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt 1)
- Mac OS Compatibility
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- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
- PC OS Compatibility
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- Windows 11
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2022
- Other Compatibility
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- Linux OS
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
- iPadOS 18
- Chrome OS
- Chrome OS 107 or later
- Driver Required
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- No
- External Power Adapter
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- Yes
- 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
- Security Slot
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- Yes
- Cooling
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- 1 x 60 mm 3,000RPM cooling fan
- Certifications
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- CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, RCM, Thunderbolt technology
- REACH Certification
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- Yes
- 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 for OWC Gemini
- 1 x User Guide for OWC Gemini
- 1 x OWC Dock Ejector for Mac and Windows (Software Download)
- 1 x User Guide for OWC Dock Ejector
Warranty
- 1 Year Limited Warranty