The Thunder Dock x8 is the ideal solution for connecting your x8 STORAGE removable storage devices to conventional notebooks and third-party systems quickly and easily. With the Thunderbolt 3 interface (2x USB-C), it enables transfer rates of up to 20 Gbit/s. The stationary Thunder Dock x8 is suitable for continuous operation as well as rack installation. The active cooling and double-sided ventilation of the xSTORAGEs also makes the Thunder Dock x8 ideal for ingest processes. In addition, the SIODI Management Port offers advanced control options, including integration with the SIODI API for disk management and firmware updates as well as access to production and temperature data.
Why choose Thunder Dock?
The docking station is equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 interface (2x USB-C), which enables transfer rates of up to 20 Gbit/s. This high speed ensures a seamless and fast connection of your x8 STORAGE removable storage devices to notebooks and third-party systems, perfect for the fast transfer of large amounts of data.
Thanks to active cooling and dual-sided ventilation, your xSTORAGE remains at an optimal temperature even under load, making the Thunder Dock x8 ideal for ingest processes. The SIODI Management Port offers advanced control options, including integration with the SIODI API for disk management and firmware updates as well as access to production and temperature data. These features enable precise monitoring and management even for encrypted disks, for example with the Disk Encryption Manager, providing users with additional security and control over their storage systems.
Thunder Dock Technical Data
Thunder Dock x8
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Field of Application |
Stationary Docking Station |
Data Interface |
2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 3 |
Management |
1x Micro-USB 2.0 Host |
Bandwidth |
20 Gbit/s |
Compatability |
b-plus x8 STORAGE |
Operating Temperature |
0 °C to +50 °C |
xSTORAGE Operation |
permanent |
xSTORAGE Cooling |
active cooling with FAN control |
Power Supply |
12V DC +/- 5% R7B DIN Power Connector |
Software Support |
SIODI Service Encryption Manager |
OS Support |
Windows 10/11 |
Housing |
298 mm (w) 44 mm (h) 333 mm (d)
closed and stackable housing rack mounting possible with 19” mounting angle removable housing feet |
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Thunder Dock x8 |
Thunder Dock compatible removable storage devices
BRICK2 STORAGE NVMe
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x8 STORAGE – Gen4 E1.S
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PCI Express |
PCI Express 3.0 x8 NVMe JBoF |
PCIe 4.0 x8 NVMe JBoF |
SSD |
8 x E1.S NVMe SSD, passive cooling |
8 x E1.S NVMe SSD, passive cooling |
Performance |
48 Gbit/s @ATX4 32 Gbit/s @BRICK2 |
96 Gbit/s @ATX4 PCIe4 48 Gbit/s @ATX4 PCIe3 32 Gbit/s @BRICK2 |
Storage Capacity |
15 TB 30 TB 60 TB |
15 TB 30 TB 60 TB |
Hot-Plug |
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Encryption |
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Typical Power Consumption |
up to 109 W |
up to 109 W |
Operating Temperature@ max. performance |
-10 °C to +60 °C @ ATX4 -10 °C to +55 °C @ BRICK2 |
-10 °C to +60 °C @ ATX4 -10 °C to +55 °C @ BRICK2 |
Housing |
Solid aluminum housing
280 mm (w) 22 mm (h) 248 mm (d) |
Solid aluminum housing
280 mm (w) 22 mm (h) 248 mm (d) |
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BRICK2 STORAGE NVMe |
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x8 STORAGE – Gen4 E1.S |
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