Sony India has announced the laucnh of two rugged and portable HDD RAID drives – PSZ-RA4T (4TB) and PSZ-RA6T (6TB). These drives are ideal for capturing ultra high definition 4K in the field. It can read data at up to 3.5Gbps (440MB/s) and record up to 480 minutes of MPEG 422 30p (50Mbps) footage. High transfer speed optimizes workflow efficiency, allowing filmmakers to quickly share large, data-intensive 4K video files.
Both the systems include USB 3.0 and dual Thunderbolt2 ports that are 25 times faster than FireWire 800. In addition, dual Thunderbolt ports support daisy chain up to 6 units compatible with Windows and Mac PC.
These HDD’s are fully compatible with the “Memory Media Utility” application which offers various management functions such as library function, indications of lifetime, as well as formatting function. Using Sony’s Memory Media Utility software, the RAIDs display device information like capacity and mode, available free space and disk status check to determine optimum replacement time, as well as media formatting.
Both the drives are rugged, durable and can be easily carried as it comes with handle on top of them.The drives are delivered with a built-in carrying handle and the tough, easy-to-carry carton box protects the product against damage during transportation.
These drives come with 3 year warranty. The PSZ-RA4T (4TB) & PSZ-RA6T (6TB) are priced Rs. 38,900 and Rs. 46,500.