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The PegasusPro R8 offers the same hybrid DAS and NAS architecture as the R16 but in a compact eight bay design that suits smaller teams and studios. It provides high speed Thunderbolt connectivity for editing and fast 10G Ethernet sharing for collaborative work, making it an efficient option for media production environments that need strong performance without the footprint of a larger system.
The R8 allows teams to edit directly at full bandwidth while still sharing the same content with other collaborators across the network. This eliminates redundant data transfers and keeps workflows simple and fast. FileBoost technology helps reduce the time spent switching between DAS and NAS modes, making the R8 a strong fit for fast turnarounds and multi stage production tasks.
Multiple RAID levels help protect data and optimize performance, while intelligent cooling ensures stable operation under continuous workloads. The compact design makes the R8 suitable for remote setups, smaller production spaces, and mobile editing environments where both speed and reliability are important.
With cross platform support and simple management through Promise Utility Pro, the R8 integrates smoothly into professional production setups. It brings hybrid performance, flexibility, and dependable operation to studios that need a powerful yet space efficient storage solution.
Features
| Model | PegasusPro R8 |
| Architecture | Hybrid DAS and NAS Storage |
| Processor | Intel Core Series |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Drive Bays | 8 Bays |
| Drive Support | 3.5" or 2.5" HDD or SSD |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Thunderbolt Ports | Dual Thunderbolt 3 |
| Network Ports | 10G Ethernet Sharing |
| USB Ports | Front and Rear USB Ports |
| Management | Promise Utility Pro |
| Cooling | Intelligent Thermal Control |
| Scalability | Supports JBOD Expansion |
| Compatibility | macOS and Windows |
| FileBoost Technology | Fast workflow conversion between DAS and NAS |
| Hybrid Workflow | Simultaneous editing and shared access |
| High Bandwidth | Thunderbolt 3 performance for large media files |
| Team Collaboration | Supports multiple editors over 10G |
| High Resolution Ready | Optimized for 4K and 8K workflows |
| Flexible Scaling | Expandable with JBOD units |
| Simplified Management | Enhanced configuration with Utility Pro |
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- Product Identifiers -
MPN: PPR8XXX10B22TUUPC: 704118194049
- Product Specifications -
PegasusPro R8
- Form Factor: Tower
- CPU: Intel CPU i5-8500. 3.0 GHz. 9MB Cache.65W.6 Cores
- Memory: 32GB
- Memory Slot: 2 x Long-DIMM DDR4
- Drive Bays: 8 x 3.5-inch
- Drive support: 3.5" & 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s HDD/SSD
- Hot Swap: Yes
- RAID Level: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Interface
- Thunderbolt™ Port: Yes
- Gigabit (RJ45): 2
- LAN Port: 4 port 10GbE Base-T
- USB Port: USB2.0*2 & USB3.2*4
- Graphic Port: HDMI*1; VGA*1
- Serial Port: N/A
System
- LED Indicator: System Status and Thunderbolt™ Target Link; Drive carrier: Status and activity
- Power Button: Yes
- Dimension(H x W x D): 310 mm x 187 mm x 245 mm
- Weight: 16Kg (with HDD)
- Temperature Range: Operating: 5° ~ 35°C ( non-operating?-40° ~ 60°C)
- Acoustic Noise Levels: level 0: 37.7db
- AC Input: (350W*1)100 ~ 240V AC, 47 ~ 63Hz
- Fan: System fan: 2700RPM.12V
- PCIe Slot: 2
- SAS 12G HBA for JBOD Expansion: N/A
- System Warming: Buzzer
- Warranty and Support: 3 years
Software Highlights
- Performance: One Master Host via high speed Thunderbolt™ 3 DAS and multiple member accounts for file sharing via 10G Ethernet (with up to 6,000MB/s system throughput for R16).
- PROMISE Utility Pro: Ease-of-use, very fast DAS (Block) and NAS (File) bidirectional conversion with FileBoost™ between DAS Volume and Team Volume
- Application Ecosystem: Good match with Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premier Pro, DaVinci, …, Post Production Softwares
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