DAS backup

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Firstly, the NasCompares videos are incredible. I'm referring to a video called "Alternataive to the Drobo 5D3 in 2023". I'm in need of a DAS that will be used as not a working drive, but an automated nightly backup of a very fast SSD RAID that I just set up. My requirements are pretty simple: I just need the SATA SSD to be able to "auto-mount" in MacOS at a given time, so my backup software (Carbon Copy Cloner) can mirror my SSD raid, which is 32TB. I'd like a 48TB SATA backup, to account for some capacity cushioning. I'm running a MacStudio M1 Ultra w/ TB3/4. I'm looking for cheap. The DAS backup doesn't have to be silent or fast. Thanks!

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For your DAS backup needs, considering your requirement for a cheap solution without the need for silence or speed, the TerraMaster D8-332 could be a suitable option. It features 8 bays, USB 3.1 Gen2 host connectivity, and a 40Gb Thunderbolt 3 port. The D8-332 supports various RAID configurations, including JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, providing flexibility for your backup setup. With a warranty of 2 years and compatibility with both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives, it offers a cost-effective solution for your backup needs. You can also consider other options such as the Pegasus3 R6 or the LaCie 6big Thunderbolt, depending on your specific preferences and requirements.

manufacturer category model warranty recovery bays usb3 Thunderbolt HDMI RAID hardwareRAID
Pegasus DAS Pegasus3 R8 3 years 8 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 JBOD YES
Pegasus DAS Pegasus3 R6 3 years 6 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 JBOD YES
Pegasus DAS Pegasus3 R4 3 years 4 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD YES
Pegasus DAS Pegasus32 R8 3 years 8 2X USB3.2 gen2 10gbit (combo) 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 JBOD YES
Pegasus DAS Pegasus32 R6 3 years 6 2X USB3.2 gen2 10gbit (combo) 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 JBOD YES
Pegasus DAS Pegasus32 R4 3 years 4 2X USB3.2 gen2 10gbit (combo) 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD YES
Pegasus DAS Pegasus M4 3 years 4 2X USB3.1 gen2 10gbit (combo) Type-C 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD YES
Lacie DAS 12big Thunderbolt 3-5 years 12 USB 3.1 combo 2X TB3 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 NO?
Lacie DAS 6big Thunderbolt 3-5 years 6 USB 3.1 combo 2X TB3 0/1/5/6/10/ NO?
OWC DAS ThunderBay 8 1 year 8 2X TB3 display port "RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 0+1
RAID 4
RAID 5
JBOD" NO
OWC DAS ThunderBay Flex 8 1 year 8 2X TB3 display port "RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 0+1
RAID 4
RAID 5
JBOD" PCIe upgrade slot
SanDisk DAS G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 5 years 8 2X USB3.2 gen2 10gbit (combo) 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 JBOD YES
highpoint DAS RocketStor 6418TS 2 years 8 2X TB3 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 JBOD YES
Areca DAS ARC-8050T3 3 years 8 2X USB3 10gbit (combo) 2X TB3 display port YES
Terra-Master DAS D8-332 2 years 8 USB 3.1 Gen2 host 40Gb Thunderbolt 3 x 1 DP 1.4 x 1 SINGLE DISK,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID10 YES
Terra-Master DAS D8 Thunderbolt 3 2 years 8 40Gb Thunderbolt 3 x 2 "DP 1.2 x
" "SINGLE DISK,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID1
" YES
netstor DAS NA762TB3 8 2X TB3 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk or JBOD NO
netstor DAS NS780TB3 16 2X TB3 need a card