SPARK 8-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. Itkeeps your projects moving smoothly and efficiently.
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Product Details
SPARK 8-Bay RAID – High-Performance Storage for Creative Pros
The SPARK 8-Bay is a professional-grade, direct-attached RAID solution built for content creators who demand speed, capacity, and reliability. With up to 192TB 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 8-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.
Need rack mounting? The SPARK Rack Kit is also available for purchase, which turns your desktop setup into a rack-mounted solution in under five minutes, with extendable rails and tool-free assembly.
Whether you’re editing in the studio or backing up on location, SPARK keeps your workflow fast, simple, and secure.
SPARK 8-Bay enclosure with 8 HDD drives * 1PC
Premium Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
SymplyLOCK * 1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
5-Year Warranty * 1PC
NANUK Case * 1PC (Optional)
- 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 4RU Rackmount Kit
- 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 | 48TB, 80TB, 112TB, 144TB, 192TB |
| Number of Drive Bays | 8 |
| 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 318 |
| Weight KGs | 10.8kg |
| 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 8-Bay | SDP G-RAID 8 | Areca ARC-8050T3-8 |
Promise R32 8 Bay |
OWC Thunderbay 8 |
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| Interfaces | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
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| Dimensions | 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 |
Description
SPARK 8-Bay RAID – High-Performance Storage for Creative Pros
The SPARK 8-Bay is a professional-grade, direct-attached RAID solution built for content creators who demand speed, capacity, and reliability. With up to 192TB 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 8-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.
Need rack mounting? The SPARK Rack Kit is also available for purchase, which turns your desktop setup into a rack-mounted solution in under five minutes, with extendable rails and tool-free assembly.
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 8-Bay enclosure with 8 HDD drives * 1PC
Premium Thunderbolt 3 Cable 2m * 1PC
SymplyLOCK * 1PC
Power Cable * 1PC
5-Year Warranty * 1PC
NANUK Case * 1PC (Optional)
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 4RU Rackmount Kit
- 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 | 48TB, 80TB, 112TB, 144TB, 192TB |
| Number of Drive Bays | 8 |
| 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 318 |
| Weight KGs | 10.8kg |
| 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 8-Bay | SDP G-RAID 8 | Areca ARC-8050T3-8 |
Promise R32 8 Bay |
OWC Thunderbay 8 |
| Robust all-metal build | |
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| Interfaces | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Hardware RAID Engine | |
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| 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 | |
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|
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| Dimensions | 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 |
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