If you’ve been looking for a personal storage solution designed to deliver outstanding performance, reliability and capacity for media applications, you just found it! And with Symply you get personalized support when you need it from knowledgeable media and entertainment professionals.
SymplySPARK, is available in compact 4 Bay or 8 Bay desktop formats, with capacities up to 96TB and 192TB respectively. SPARK is designed to ignite your creativity by delivering consistently high throughput and low latency with plug-and-play convenience so you can do what you do best and not worry about managing your storage. SPARK is ideal for media workflows in post-production, on-set, VFX, graphics, delivery, and in-house creative.
As a key component of the Symply product family, SPARK is equally at home in an office, studio, machine room, or on-set. When designing the SPARK, we worked with some of the top developers and manufacturers around and worked with media industry professionals to add the features and capabilities media professionals require. From simple things such as making the system more compact and lighter than other systems on the market using high-quality metal, alloys and composites and adding a carry handle, to optimizing it for the new generation of multi-actuator hard drives that deliver SSD-like performance at a fraction the cost. For more information on Spark with multi-actuator hard drives, check out the SPARK XT.
In summary, the SPARK was made with content creators in mind.
| Feature | SPARK 8 Bay | SDP G-RAID 8 | Areca ARC-8050T3-8 | Promise R32 8 Bay | OWC Thunderbay 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robust all-metal build |  |  | | | |
| Interfaces | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Hardware RAID Engine | | | | | |
| User Serviceable HDD, PSU & FAN | | | | | |
| Library Quiet | | Not Published | | Not Published | Not Published |
| Carry Handle | | | | | |
| Lights Out Mode | | | | | |
| HDD Locking Pin | | | | | |
| MA HDD Support | | | | | |
| Kensington Lock | | | | | |
| Wheeled hard case, option? | | | | | |
| Dimensions W x D x H mm | 150 x 240 x 318 | 175 x 245 x 385 | 146 x 302 x 290 | 187 x 245 x 310 | 180 x 260 x 240 |
| Weight | 10.8kg | 12.3kg | 6.8kg (without HDDs) | 11kg | 7.3kg |
| Feature | SPARK 4 Bay | SDP G-RAID 4 | Areca ARC-8050T3U-4 | Promise R32 4 Bay | OWC Thunderbay 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robust all-metal build | | | | | |
| Interfaces | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Hardware RAID Engine | | | | | |
| User Serviceable HDD, PSU & FAN | | | | | |
| Library Quiet | | Not Published | | Not Published | Not Published |
| Carry Handle | | | | | |
| Lights Out Mode | | | | | |
| HDD Locking Pin | | | | | |
| MA HDD Support | | | | | |
| Kensington Lock | | | | | |
| Wheeled hard case, option? | | | | | |
| Dimensions W x D x H mm | 150 x 240 x 235 | 174 x 248 x 268 | 165 x 232 x 12 | 187 x 245 x 192 | 135 x 245 x 177 |
| Weight | 7.16kg | 7.16Kg (with HDDs) | 3.6kg (without HDDs) | 6.8kg (without HDDs) | 3.9kg (without HDDs) |
We also know how important deadlines are – time is money, and nothing is worse than missing a deadline due to equipment failure. Beyond hard drive hot swap-ability, the SPARK allows fast replacement of fans and power supplies. No need to send the system back with your valuable content on it or wait for an exchange system to arrive. The optional SymplySAM (self-assisted maintenance kit) comes packed in its own transport case with full instructions that have you back up and running in minutes. And if you ever need it, professional Symply support is just an email or phone call away.
Rack mounting your SPARK 8 Bay is easy with our custom rack kit. From on-set DITs to editors and sound mixers, the brand new 4RU SPARK Rack Kit is designed to make mounting your personal RAID solution a breeze. Go from desktop to rack in under five minutes thanks to our simple mounting options, and don’t fret about rack depth with moveable rack arms
Whether you’re backing up footage or creating cutdowns on location, or you’re inside a studio using an acoustically isolated rack solution SPARK is more versatile than ever. By leveraging our unique locking pin design, HDD trays remain in a secured position, while the power supply and fan are easily accessible for servicing.
Built from a high-quality metal alloy – the SPARK Rack Kit won’t bend or warp. Extendable rack rails allow for various rack depths.
| 4-Bay | 8-Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacities | 24TB, 40TB 72TB, 96TB | 48TB, 80TB, 112TB, 144TB, 192TB |
| Number of Drive Bays | 4 | 8 |
| RAID Level Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
| Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt3 with Device Charging | 2 x Thunderbolt3 with Device Charging |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) mm | 150 x 240 x 235 | 150 x 240 x 318 |
| Weight KGs | 7.6kg | 10.8kg |
| Operating Environment | 0°C – 40°C, 5% – 85% humidity (non-condensing) | 0°C – 40°C, 5% – 85% humidity (non-condensing) |
| OS Support | macOS & Windows | macOS & Windows |
| Whisper Quiet | < 40dB | < 40dB |
| Carry Handle | Yes | Yes |
| User Servable HDD, PSU & FAN | Yes | Yes |
| Kensington Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Studio Mode | LED Blackout | LED Blackout |
| Wheeled Transport Case | Optional | Optional |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
