SPARK 4-Bay Thunderbolt RAID
SPARK delivers high-speed, low-latency performance in a plug-and-play solutionso you can focus on creating, not managing storage. Ideal for post-production, VFX, on-set workflows, and in-house teams. It keeps your projects moving smoothly and efficiently.
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Product Details
SPARK 4-Bay RAID – Compact and High-Performance Storage for Creative Pros
The SPARK 4-Bay is a professional-grade, direct-attached RAID solution built for content creators who demand speed, capacity, and reliability. With up to 96 TB of storage and support for the latest multi-actuator drives, SPARK delivers SSD-like performance at a fraction of the cost—perfect for post-production, VFX, on-set workflows, and in-house creative.
Built from high-quality metal alloys, the SPARK 4-Bay is compact, rugged, and ready for anything. It features hot-swappable drives, and field-serviceable fans and power supplies, so downtime never gets in your way. Add the optional SAM (Self-Self-Assisted Maintenance) kit to replace parts on-site in minutes.
Whether you’re editing in the studio or backing up on location, SPARK keeps your workflow fast, simple, and secure.
SPARK 4-Bay enclosure with 4 HDD drives * 1PC
Premium Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
SymplyLOCK * 1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
5-Year Warranty * 1PC
- Lightweight, Portable, and Rugged Design
- Compact 4-Bay Design
- Whisper Quiet < 40dB, ideal for desktop use
- Hot swap drive caddies with locking pin and thumbscrews
- Only enterprise-class hard drive is used in every SPARK to deliver consistent, reliable performance.
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for the highest throughput, daisy chaining, and fast device charging
- Advanced field serviceable design for maximum uptime
- Fast, reliable RAID 5/6 Protection to prevent content loss and keep you working even in the unlikely event of a drive failure.
- Premium 2m (6.5ft) Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included
- Includes SymplyLOCK, a Beautifully Machined Aluminium Thunderbolt Cable Locking
- Kensington Lock
- Optional high-quality, impact-resistant wheeled Transport Case
- Optional SAM Kit (Self-Assisted Maintenance kit)
- Supported by the Symply worldwide 5-year warranty and free lifetime and online support by trained media professionals
| Capacities | 24TB, 40TB, 96TB |
| Number of Drive Bays | 4 |
| RAID Level Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
| Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 with Device Charging |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) mm | 150 x 240 x 235 |
| Weight KGs | 7.6kg |
| Operating Environment | 0°C – 40°C, 5% – 85% humidity (non-condensing) |
| OS Support | macOS & Windows |
| Whisper Quiet | < 40dB |
| Carry Handle | Yes |
| User Serviceable HDD, PSU & FAN | Yes |
| Kensington Lock | Yes |
| Studio Mode | LED Blackout |
| Wheeled Transport Case | Optional |
| Warranty | 5-Years |
| 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 | 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 | 150 x 240 x 235 | 174 x 248 x 268 | 165 x 123 x 123 | 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) |
Description
SPARK 4-Bay RAID – Compact and High-Performance Storage for Creative Pros
The SPARK 4-Bay is a professional-grade, direct-attached RAID solution built for content creators who demand speed, capacity, and reliability. With up to 96 TB of storage and support for the latest multi-actuator drives, SPARK delivers SSD-like performance at a fraction of the cost—perfect for post-production, VFX, on-set workflows, and in-house creative.
Built from high-quality metal alloys, the SPARK 4-Bay is compact, rugged, and ready for anything. It features hot-swappable drives, and field-serviceable fans and power supplies, so downtime never gets in your way. Add the optional SAM (Self-Self-Assisted Maintenance) kit to replace parts on-site in minutes.
Whether you’re editing in the studio or backing up on location, SPARK keeps your workflow fast, simple, and secure.
What's in the box?
SPARK 4-Bay enclosure with 4 HDD drives * 1PC
Premium Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
SymplyLOCK * 1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
5-Year Warranty * 1PC
Features & Benefits
- Lightweight, Portable, and Rugged Design
- Compact 4-Bay Design
- Whisper Quiet < 40dB, ideal for desktop use
- Hot swap drive caddies with locking pin and thumbscrews
- Only enterprise-class hard drive is used in every SPARK to deliver consistent, reliable performance.
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for the highest throughput, daisy chaining, and fast device charging
- Advanced field serviceable design for maximum uptime
- Fast, reliable RAID 5/6 Protection to prevent content loss and keep you working even in the unlikely event of a drive failure.
- Premium 2m (6.5ft) Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included
- Includes SymplyLOCK, a Beautifully Machined Aluminium Thunderbolt Cable Locking
- Kensington Lock
- Optional high-quality, impact-resistant wheeled Transport Case
- Optional SAM Kit (Self-Assisted Maintenance kit)
- Supported by the Symply worldwide 5-year warranty and free lifetime and online support by trained media professionals
Specifications
| Capacities | 24TB, 40TB, 96TB |
| Number of Drive Bays | 4 |
| RAID Level Support | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD |
| Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 with Device Charging |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) mm | 150 x 240 x 235 |
| Weight KGs | 7.6kg |
| Operating Environment | 0°C – 40°C, 5% – 85% humidity (non-condensing) |
| OS Support | macOS & Windows |
| Whisper Quiet | < 40dB |
| Carry Handle | Yes |
| User Serviceable HDD, PSU & FAN | Yes |
| Kensington Lock | Yes |
| Studio Mode | LED Blackout |
| Wheeled Transport Case | Optional |
| Warranty | 5-Years |
Comparison
| 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 | 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 | 150 x 240 x 235 | 174 x 248 x 268 | 165 x 123 x 123 | 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) |
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