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OWC Gemini Thunderbolt 3 Dock and Dual-Drive RAID Solution

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Description

OWC Gemini - Thunderbolt 3 Dock and Dual-Drive RAID Solution.

High-Performance External Drive with 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, Ethernet port, and DisplayPort.

Your Multitool for Digital Workflows
With dual drive bays, and seven connectivity ports including an SD 4.0 card reader, the OWC Gemini is the do-it-all tool that will organize your digital life. You’ll have plenty of room to duplicate footage, create and manage archives, or render and process effects. Connect your favorite peripherals via USB ports. Ingest the day’s shoot or drone footage with the frontside reader.

Configure to Your Unique Needs
You can customize the Gemini to quickly adapt to project changes and help you stay ahead of deadlines. Install your choice of 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs or SSDs and even combine the speed of a SSD and with the cost-effective storage capacity of a HDD. With built-in hardware RAID, you have four drive set-up choices:

  • Non-RAID to keep the drives as independent volumes
  • RAID 1 (mirror) for backup reliability
  • RAID 0 (stripe) for optimal performance and maximum speed or use
  • Span to combine the drive capacities into one huge volume for extra-large storage capacities

Done with the drives but need the connectivity? Just eject the RAID from your computer and the Gemini keeps you working smoothly.

Full Stream Ahead
The Gemini features a 1Gb Ethernet port to keep you connected at speeds that leave WiFi in the dust. A must-have for shared workflows and workspaces, Ethernet connectivity speeds up file transfers giving you an edge on your work in progress.

Professional Grade = Ready to Work
We understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That’s why we subject every configured Gemini solution to a multi-step performance certification prior to shipping - ensuring it arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.

Disconnect in One Click
OWC Dock Ejector software safely disconnects drives in a single click. Designed by OWC hardware and software engineers, Dock Ejector ensures all data is written before disconnection, saving time and protecting against data loss. Use it to move quickly between workstations and get the most out of your OWC Dock. Learn more and download the OWC Dock Ejector.

Highlights

  • Blazing-fast transfer speeds: (2) Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Speed and storage: hardware RAID controller (RAID 0,1, Span or JBOD/Independent)
  • Easy camera uploads: frontside SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader
  • A hub of options: (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-A) ports
  • Full steam ahead: 1Gb Ethernet port
  • See work in progress: DisplayPort 1.2 for adding up to a 4K monitor
  • Custom configurations: (2) bays for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drives

Includes
(1) Gemini Thunderbolt 3 Dock and Dual-Bay RAID Enclosure
(1) 0.7M Thunderbolt 3 Cable
(1) External Power Supply and Power Cable
(1) Quick Start Guide
(1) Gemini User Guide (download only)
(1) OWC Dock Ejector for Mac and Windows (software download)
1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

Mechanisms Supported SATA interface
Display Support 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 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
Bootable Yes
Hot Plug Support Yes
Chipset Thunderbolt (2): Intel JHL6540
Media Reader: Genesis Logic GL-3227
USB (2): Fresco Logic FL1100EX
Ethernet (1): Intel i210
SATA Controller: ASMedia AS
RoHS Compliant Yes
Certifications CE
FCC
VCCI
BSMI
RCM
Thunderbolt™technology
Data Rate Up to 40 Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum) Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
Gigabit Ethernet : Up to 1.0 Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen 1 : Up to 5 Gb/s (or 625 MB/s)
Reach Certification Yes
Ethernet Speeds (RJ-45) 1Gb/s "Gigabit" (1000BASE-T)
RAID Capable Yes
RAID Levels Supported SPAN
RAID 0
RAID 1
JBOD
RAID Features Hardware RAID
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Contact Start Stops Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Mac OS Compatibility 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
PC OS Compatibility Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Windows Server 2016
Other Requirements 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.
Host Port Requirements Mac or PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port or later
Mac with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt port (requires adapter)
Driver Required Download Driver
Windows driver required for 8TB and 10TB models
Power Supply External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
AC Input 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
DC Output +12V, 10A
Wattage 120W
External Power Adapter Yes
Power Delivery Provides up to 27 watts of power via Thunderbolt 3 to charge or reduce laptop and device battery draw.
Number of Bays 2
Device Ports (2) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports
(2) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports up to 600MB/s
(1) DisplayPort Port
(1) Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) RJ-45 Port
Memory Card Slots (1) Secure Digital (SD)
Cooling (1) 60mm 3,000RPM cooling fan
Security Slot Yes
Power/Activity LED Yes
Housing Color Black
Housing Material High quality aluminum for optimized heat dissipation
Dimensions Height: 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
Length: 23.8 cm (9.4 in)
Width: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
Weight 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Ambient Temperature Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°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: 8% to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Noise Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Notes

1. This device has to be connected to the computer via Thunderbolt 3 and it cannot be used as a NAS. The Ethernet port provides the computer with an 1GbE network connection over Thunderbolt 3 but it cannot be used to access the data on the drives over the network.

2. When using 8TB or 10TB HDDs from Seagate and connecting the device to a PC running Windows, please make sure to first install the Windows driver. The DisplayPort does not support DP++. When using a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, make sure to use an active adapter.

3. The DisplayPort on this device is not compatible with Apple Cinema Displays that require a Mini DisplayPort connection (2010, 2013 models). The display will not function even when connected via a DP > MDP adapter. This is a limitation of the Thunderbolt chipset in the Elite Pro Dock.

1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

Compatibility

MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2021) Model ID: MacBookPro18,4 & MacBookPro18,3 // A2442 (EMC 3650) Apple M1 Max & Apple M1 Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2021) Model ID: MacBookPro18,2 & MacBookPro18,1 // A2485 (EMC 3651) Apple M1 Max & Apple M1 Pro
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Late 2020) Model ID: MacBookPro17,1 // A2338 (EMC 3578) Apple M1
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2020) Model ID: MacBookPro16,3 // A2289 (EMC 3456) 1.4GHz & 1.7GHz
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2020) Model ID: MacBookPro16,2 // A2251 (EMC 3348) 2.0GHz Core i5 & 2.3GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 16-inch, Mid 2019) Model ID: MacBookPro16,4 & MacBookPro16,1 // A2141 (EMC 3347) 2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.3GHz & 2.4GHz Core i9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019) Model ID: MacBookPro15,4 // A2159 (EMC 3301) 1.4GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019) Model ID: MacBookPro15,3 // A1990 (EMC 3359) 2.3GHz & 2.4GHz Core i9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019) Model ID: MacBookPro15,3 // A1990 (EMC 3215) 2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.9GHZ Corei9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019) Model ID: MacBookPro15,2 // A1989 (EMC 3358) 2.4GHz Core i5 & 2.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019) Model ID: MacBookPro15,1 // A1990 (EMC 3359) 2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.3GHz & 2.4GHz Core i9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2018) Model ID: MacBookPro15,2 // A1989 (EMC 3214) 2.3GHz Core i5 & 2.7GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2018) Model ID: MacBookPro15,1 // A1990 (EMC 3215) 2.2GHz & 2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.9GHz Core i9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2017) Model ID: MacBookPro14,3 // A1707 (EMC 3162) 2.8GHz & 2.9GHz & 3.1GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2017) Model ID: MacBookPro14,2 // A1706 (EMC 3163) 3.1GHz & 3.3GHz Core i5 & 3.5GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2017) Model ID: MacBookPro14,1 // A1708 (EMC 3164) 2.3GHz Core i5 & 2.5GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 15-inch, Late 2016) Model ID: MacBookPro13,3 // A1707 (EMC 3072) 2.6GHz & 2.7GHz & 2.9GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 13-inch, Late 2016) Model ID: MacBookPro13,2 // A1706 (EMC 3071) 2.9GHz & 3.1GHz Core i5 & 3.3GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2016) Model ID: MacBookPro13,1 // A1708 (EMC 2978) 2.0GHz Core i5 & 2.4GHz Core i7

MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2020) Model ID: MacBookAir10,1 // A2337 (EMC 3598) Apple M1
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2020) Model ID: MacBookAir9,1 // A2179 (EMC 3302) 1.1GHz Core i3 & 1.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2019) Model ID: MacBookAir8,2 // A1932 (EMC 3184) 1.6GHz Core i5
MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2018) Model ID: MacBookAir8,1 // A1932 (EMC 3184) 1.6GHz Core i5

iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Mid 2021) Model ID: iMac21,2 & iMac21,1 // A2439 (EMC 3664) / A2438 (EMC 3663) Apple M1
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2020) Model ID: iMac20,2 & iMac20,1 // A2115 (EMC 3442) 3.8GHz Core i7 & 3.6GHz Core i9 & 3.1GHz & 3.3GHz Core i5
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Early 2019) Model ID: iMac19,2 // A2116 (EMC 3195) 3.6GHz Core i3 & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.2GHz Core i7
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Early 2019) Model ID: iMac19,1 // A2115 (EMC 3194) 3.0GHz & 3.1GHz & 3.7GHz Core i5 & 3.6GHz Core i9
iMac Pro (27-inch, Late 2017) Model ID: iMacPro1,1 // A1862 (EMC 3144) 2.3GHz Xeon W & 2.5GHz Xeon W & 3.0GHz Xeon W & 3.2GHz Xeon W
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2017) Model ID: iMac18,3 // A1419 (EMC 3070) 3.4GHz & 3.5GHz & 3.8GHz Core i5 & 4.2GHz Core i7
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) Model ID: iMac18,2 // A1418 (EMC 3069) 3.0GHz & 3.4GHz Core i5 & 3.6GHz Core i7
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2017) Model ID: iMac18,1 // A1418 (EMC 3068) 2.3GHz Core i5

Mac Pro (Late 2019) Model ID: MacPro7,1 // A1991 (EMC 3203)
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019) Model ID: MacPro7,1 // A2304 (EMC 3413)

Mac Studio (Early 2022) Model ID: Mac13,2 & Mac13,1 // A2615 (EMC 3988) Apple M1 Max & Apple M1 Ultra

Mac mini (Late 2020) Model ID: Macmini9,1 // A2348 (EMC 3569) Apple M1
Mac mini (Late 2018) Model ID: Macmini8,1 // A1993 (EMC 3213) 3.6GHz Core i3 & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.2GHz Core i7

PC Compatible