Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced it has added Thunderbolt 5 capabilities to its flagship OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID solution.

With up to 128 TB of capacity, OWC ThunderBay 4 with Thunderbolt 5 brings together powerful features and delivers real-world benefits:

• Two Thunderbolt 5 Ports - Current-generation host connection plus a downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for daisy-chaining additional Thunderbolt, USB4, and USB-C devices without giving up a port on the computer
• Stop Juggling Loose Drives - Everything organized in one place with up to 128 TB of expandable capacity
• Keep Edits Flowing Fast - Up to 1268 MB/s real-world HDD speed and up to 1703 MB/s SSD speed
• Proven Design, Still the Standard - Four bay aluminium solution trusted by pros for over a decade

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking, and storage solutions, today introduced industry-leading high-capacity JBOD expansion units featuring USB4 connectivity: the 8-bay desktop TL-D810TC4 and 12-bay rackmount TL-R1210TC4-RP, delivering up to 40 Gbps theoretical bandwidth. Their USB4 Type-C ports are also compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, giving creators and businesses a convenient, cost-efficient, and flexible way to expand storage.

The new USB4 JBOD series supports SATA 6 Gb/s HDDs and SSDs, allowing users to flexibly expand their NAS or computer storage based on their environment and workflow needs. This enables rapid capacity expansion and enhanced data protection. Its optimized ventilation and active cooling ensure stable performance and long-term reliability during extended operation. Whether for short-term projects, media creators requiring high-speed expansion, or businesses focused on long-term archiving and scheduled backups, the QNAP USB4 JBOD series delivers a dependable and flexible storage expansion solution.

TerraMaster, a professional brand specializing in innovative storage products, today announced the launch of four new enterprise rackmount storage servers: the U8-725, U12-725, U12-725 Plus and U16-725 Plus. Designed for medium and large businesses, creative studios, virtualization environments, surveillance deployments and AI-driven workloads, the new lineup combines high-performance processing, flexible storage expansion, high-speed networking and integrated data protection to provide a scalable platform for demanding business environments.

Powered by TerraMaster's TOS 7 AI-native operating system, the new servers are designed to support multiple business-critical workloads from a single platform, including enterprise file services, media collaboration, virtualization, centralized surveillance storage, AI dataset access, backup and disaster recovery. The Ux-725 series is built around Intel Xeon D processors and features ECC memory, NVMe SSD cache acceleration and high-bandwidth networking to provide responsive performance for business applications, virtual machines and large file transfers.

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced two important additions to its unrivaled roster of Thunderbolt 5 solutions: the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI, and the Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable now available in a 1.5-meter length.

With the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI one connection provides the displays, storage performance, networking, power, and connectivity of an enterprise-class desktop workstation - without the need for a pile of adapters and workarounds. Its key features include:

• No More Adapter Hunting: Two HDMI 2.1 ports built right in. Any monitor that has HDMI plugs directly into the dock with zero compatibility guesswork.
• Everything Through One Cable: A single Thunderbolt 5 connection delivers dual displays, wired networking, storage, card readers, and full laptop charging simultaneously.
• 140 W Power Delivery: Keeps MacBook Pros and high-performance Windows laptops fully charged at peak performance while running the entire connected setup.
• Fast Device Charging: The front USB-C port delivers up to 30 W of charging for your smartphone or tablet while you work.

HighPoint Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of high-speed, high-density PCIe storage and connectivity solutions, has launched the newest member of their comprehensive NVMe RAID Product Family, the Rocket 7602L, a Dual M.2 PCIe Gen 5 x16 Low-Profile Bootable RAID Add-In-Card (AIC).

Engineered specifically for system integrators, edge architects, and engineering professionals building high-performance workstations and edge servers, the Rocket 7602L stands alone as the premier bootable dual-port Gen 5 M.2 solution available on the market. It offers an elite, high-value framework for deploying mirrored (RAID 1) OS redundancy or striped (RAID 0) high-velocity scratchpads while freeing up primary front-loading server drive bays for dedicated data storage.

TerraMaster, a leading global private cloud storage brand, today announced the global debut of its latest 4-bay flagship NAS, the F4-425 Pro, scheduled for June 23 to coincide with Amazon Prime Day. Powered by TOS 7, the world's first AI-native operating system, the F4-425 Pro redefines the private cloud storage eperience with natural language interaction, localized intelligent computing, and enterprise-grade performance.

To celebrate the launch, the F4-425 Pro will be offered at a limited-time 20% discount during Prime Day, along with several other best-selling NAS and DAS products.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the TerraMaster F4-425 Pro is now live]

Western Digital showcased its refreshed G-DRIVE professional external storage lineup at Computex 2026 following its relaunch back in February as a unified brand. The lineup spans portable to rackmount-style storage solutions. At the top of the lineup sits the G-DRIVE 8 supporting up to 224 TB of capacity and featuring eight-bay hardware RAID. The WD G-DRIVE 4 is a four-bay model offering up to 80 TB of storage. Both models feature hardware RAID and Thunderbolt 5, daisy-chaining for up to six devices and an e-ink display. Western Digital plans for a release in early 2027.

The G-DRIVE 2 has a dual-bay configuration with storage capacity up to 56 TB. It also kept the Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, six-device daisy-chaining and the integrated e-ink display. It is expected in early 2027.

Radxa today announced that its upcoming AI NAS products, DragonStation and DragonBay, will ship with Fygo OS pre-installed, providing users with a complete private cloud and local AI experience right out of the box. Built on Qualcomm's high-performance computing platform, DragonStation and DragonBay combine powerful hardware with the intelligent software capabilities of Fygo OS, enabling users to securely store, manage, search, and interact with their data while maintaining full ownership and privacy.

As AI workloads increasingly move from the cloud to local infrastructure, users need systems that can not only store data, but also run AI services, process media, and support modern personal and team workflows. DragonStation and DragonBay are designed to meet that need.

ACASIS, a leading provider of high-performance Thunderbolt storage solutions, will officially launch its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on May 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM (ET), introducing the FlowCore series of 80 Gbps Pro Storage. The new series is designed to address a growing storage bottleneck for AI developers, on-premises LLM users, video creators, and professionals managing large-scale local data workflows.

Built for the Demands of AI and High-Resolution Creative Work
With the rapid growth of large AI models, on-premises LLMs, massive datasets, and 8K video production, storage speed and capacity have become critical limitations for modern professional workflows. Traditional multi-bay storage systems typically rely on shared bandwidth architectures, often resulting in slower speeds as more drives are used simultaneously.

Asustor Inc. today is announcing that it will unveil a range of new products at Computex 2026 in Taipei, to showcase its superior network storage prowress with numerous models in addition to its award winning lineup of network storage solutions.

Flashstor Gen3 Series - Flagship Flash NAS for Creators with Optional AI
The all-flash NAS, highly praised by professional photographers and video creators, is receiving a significant upgrade. The new Flashstor Gen3 series is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 8640U Six-Core processor, providing 16 TOPs of AI computing power.

LincPlus has officially unveiled LincStation E1, a compact and versatile 4-bay network-attached storage (NAS) solution designed for creators, home labs, and modern households. The device will launch soon on Kickstarter, giving early supporters access to exclusive early-bird offers.

As subscription fatigue grows and concerns around data privacy increase, more users are reconsidering traditional cloud storage services. LincStation E1 aims to provide a compelling alternative by allowing users to build their own private cloud while maintaining full ownership of their data. "LincStation E1 is built to give users the freedom of the cloud with the control of local storage."

Seagate has refreshed its consumer and prosumer storage lineup across three brands, with new options under the Seagate, FireCuda, and LaCie names targeting everything from everyday backup to high-end creative production. The most straightforward of the three is the Seagate One Touch desktop drive, available in 8 TB, 20 TB, and 24 TB. It uses a single USB-C cable for both power and data, no external power brick needed, and it works with Windows and Mac out of the box. Seagate included its Toolkit backup software and Rescue Data Recovery Services. For gamers and streamers, Seagate brings the FireCuda X Vault featuring 8 TB and 20 TB variants. It's also bus-powered over USB-C and adds customizable RGB lighting with Windows Dynamic Lighting support. Xbox on PC certification and an Xbox Game Pass trial are bundled in. Both the One Touch and FireCuda X Vault are positioned as companions to fast internal NVMe drives rather than replacements.

At the high end is the LaCie 8big Pro5, a Thunderbolt 5 multi-bay RAID enclosure designed for video editors and production teams working with 4K/8K footage and large RAW image libraries. It supports Thunderbolt 5 at up to 120 Gbps, can reach speeds up to 2,800 MB/s in RAID 0, and can deliver up to 140 W of power for connected laptops. Capacities run from 32 TB all the way up to 256 TB, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services included. All three are available now. The One Touch 8 TB starts at $259.99, the FireCuda X Vault at $269.99, and the LaCie 8big Pro5 starts at a whopping $5,979 for the 32 TB.

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced from NAB 2026, OWC Booth #N2373, the launch of the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra, the first certified Thunderbolt 5 four-slot NVMe M.2 SSD enclosure.

Built for professionals seeking the fastest DIY RAID performance in a compact design, the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra enables customers to install their choice of NVMe M.2 drives and configure in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, or 10, as well as JBOD, for speeds of up to 6622 MB/s. A solid aircraft-grade aluminium body and smart adaptive fan provide effective and quiet thermal management. A second Thunderbolt 5 port enables daisy chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, including additional Express 4M2 Ultra enclosures that can be combined into a single massive capacity volume. OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 (Mac only), and USB4 systems.

Panasonic Connect North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today launched the TOUGHBOOK 56, a powerful, modular rugged laptop purposefully built to empower mobile workers in sectors including public safety, utilities, enterprise and federal. TOUGHBOOK 56 delivers high performance computing, expanded connectivity speeds options, enhanced thermal management, and advanced security. Backed by new warranty options, it provides customers with greater flexibility and long-term peace of mind.

Frontline and field professionals must work with increased efficiency to deliver fast, high-quality service, while navigating unpredictability and resource constraints that make getting the job done infinitely challenging. TOUGHBOOK 56 is engineered with these professionals in mind, bringing advanced performance, security, innovation, and design to the edge, in a rugged, reliable, and dependable package. For IT teams, TOUGHBOOK 56's modular architecture, updated admin management software and expanded support simplify upgrades and extends device lifecycles as operational needs evolve.

As ransomware attack methods become increasingly sophisticated, the traditional 3-2-1 backup rule faces new challenges. With this in mind, we here at ASUSTOR are changing our messaging to actively promote the new 3-2-1-1-0 backup principle for increased data security. With 3-2-1-1-0, you still need at least three copies of data, on two different types of media with one offsite, but additionally, one copy must be offline or immutable while ensuring backups are verified with zero errors. With MyArchive, easy backup methods, WORM immutable storage technology, forward-looking post-quantum cryptography technology, and advanced RAID configurations, your ASUSTOR comes with maximum hardware resilience to keep your data safe. ASUSTOR helps you implement the latest and greatest cybersecurity standards, ensuring the safety of digital assets even in extreme environments.

To achieve the extra one and zero in 3-2-1-1-0, ASUSTOR provides strong hardware support. For those who require high end performance, the Lockerstor R Pro Gen2 series prioritizes performance and security. New to ASUSTOR is support for RAID 50 and RAID 60 configurations for combining efficient transmission and even higher or dual protection. This ensures stable and uninterrupted operation even in extreme situations involving massive data transfers.

Asustor has rounded out its AS72 rackmount NAS lineup with the AS7224RDX Lockerstor 24R Pro Gen 2, adding a 24-bay option to sit alongside the existing 12-bay AS7212RDX and 16-bay AS7216RDX models that launched back in August 2025. The new model supports drives up to 32 TB, giving it a raw internal capacity of 768 TB. It can be expanded to 36 bays with the AX7012R expansion unit, at which point it can pass the 1 PB internal capacity. The AS72 family runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 (8 cores, up to 5.3 GHz) and comes with 16 GB of DDR5-4800 ECC memory, upgradeable to 192 GB. Networking covers dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE out of the box, with PCIe Gen 5 x8 and x4 slots available for 25/40/50 GbE NICs or SAS cards if you need more. Asustor quotes SMB multichannel speeds of up to 2,309 MB/s read and 1,886 MB/s write over 10 GbE in RAID 5.

The rest of the feature set is what you'd expect at this level: RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, hot-swap bays, a hardware encryption engine, M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD support, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and dual redundant 550 W 80 Plus Platinum PSUs. No pricing has been announced.

The CP152-1 is a concept PCIe storage adapter card designed to explore market demand for a compact, rear-swappable 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD solution with built-in RAID 1 functionality. By utilizing a dual-slot PCIe form factor, the CP152-1 enables the installation of two 9.5 mm 2.5" SATA drives with RAID 1 or JBOD support, delivering a simplified approach to data protection and storage expansion without the need for traditional drive cages or backplanes.

The CP152-1 adopts a rear-accessible removable tray architecture, allowing system integrators to evaluate alternative service workflows and chassis layouts while maintaining a clean, cable-free PCIe installation.

WD (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced the re-launch of its G-DRIVE brand as the unified identity for its content creator and creative professional external storage product portfolio. The brand consolidation brings together high-capacity, high-performance storage solutions under a single name brand - G-DRIVE - known for its quality, performance, and reliability.

The G-DRIVE brand, also represented by the iconic "G" logo, will replace Sandisk Professional branding across WD's creator storage lineup, including desktop drives, portable drives and multi-bay RAID systems purpose-built for the creative community's most demanding workflows: high-resolution photography, video production, graphic design, and audio engineering. Supporting individuals, businesses and production studios, G-DRIVE solutions support the full creative lifecycle, from on-set capture and real-time editing to backup and post-production. Products currently branded as Sandisk Professional will transition to the G-DRIVE brand by the end of this month.

Kioxia Corporation, today announced that its 2.5-inch KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0, KIOXIA CD8P Series Data Center PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 and KIOXIA CD8 Series Data Center PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 SSDs have been successfully tested for compatibility and interoperability with the Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 Series RAID storage accelerator card from Microchip Technology Inc.

The Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 accelerator supports up to 32 NVMe SSDs, with each drive directly connected to the CPU through its own dedicated channel. This design eliminates the PCIe bottleneck typically associated with a traditional single x16 host interface, enabling each SSD to operate at peak performance. This innovative architecture delivers exceptional throughput and IOPS, making it an ideal solution for data-intensive enterprise applications. The success of next-generation data center infrastructures relies on ecosystem collaboration and interoperability to ensure seamless integration of current and future technologies.

ASUSTOR Inc. officially launches the professional storage cloud Lockerstor Gen2+ desktop NAS series, including three models: Lockerstor 2 Gen2+, Lockerstor 4 Gen2+, and Lockerstor 6 Gen2+. The Lockerstor Gen2+ continues the excellent architecture of its predecessor, featuring a comprehensive Intel Celeron N5105 Quad-Core processor that clocks up to 2.9 GHz, combining outstanding multitasking performance with low power consumption. It supports SMB Multichannel to fully leverage the advantages of 5GbE for up to 10 Gbps of performance, making it an ideal choice for video creators and professional users to perform 4K editing, media backup, and synchronization.

The Lockerstor Gen2+ arrives with dual 5GbE network ports, doubling the bandwidth compared to the original Lockerstor Gen2 and effectively halves the transfer time of large files within the local network. This improves stability and efficiency when multiple users access data simultaneously. Sequential read/write speeds using SMB multi-channel are 1146/536 MB/s respectively when testing in RAID 5. The Lockerstor Gen2+ continues to offer flexible and high-value storage configurations. For users requiring high capacity with high speeds, the Lockerstor Gen2+ supports four 8 TB m.2 SSDs while also supporting 30 TB HDDs. This means the largest version, the Lockerstor 6 Gen2+ provides up to 212 TB of storage space with 32 TB of that being the m.2 SSDs for maximum flexibility. In response to feedback demanding more USB flexibility, we have added an additional USB 2.0 port to handle low speed applications like UPS devices to ensure all high speed USB 10 Gbps interface has been added to support external devices such as UPS and printers. Combined with hardware 4K encoding/decoding support and HDMI output, the Lockerstor Gen2+ can easily handle multimedia playback, monitoring, and video application scenarios.

ASUSTOR has introduced two new entry-level NAS models, the AS1202T (two 3.5-inch SATA III drive bays) and AS1204T (four 3.5-inch SATA III bays) designed for personal and home storage. Both units are powered by a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz processor with 1 GB of DDR4 memory (non-upgradeable). A built-in 2.5 GbE port provides transfer speeds up to 266 MB/s read and 160 MB/s write (RAID 5). The AS12 series supports H.264 and AV1 hardware decoding and smooth 4K @60 FPS playback via ASUSTOR's LooksGood app. The front panel includes power, system status, network, and HDD LED indicators, while power and reset buttons are placed on the back. Both models feature three USB 5 Gbps ports (one front, two rear) for backups and peripheral connections. Drives can be installed tool-free, and the system supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10, Single, and JBOD configurations, along with a hardware encryption engine and easy system migration.

Backup and sync include DataSync Center and Cloud Backup Center, allowing users to set up hybrid and cloud-based protection under the 3-2-1 backup principle. The ASUSTOR AS1202T supports up to 60 TB, while the AS1204T can have a maximum storage capacity of 120 TB. Both models include Wake-on-LAN and Remote Wake-on-WAN. The Drivestor 2 Gen 2 (AS1202T) measures 165 × 102 × 218 mm, weighs 1.16 kg, and uses a 65 W power adapter, drawing 11.2 W during operation and 6.95 W in disk hibernation. The AS1204T measures 165 × 164 × 218 mm, weighs 1.60 kg, and includes a 90 W power adapter, with power consumption rated at 21.4 W active and 8.65 W in hibernation. Pricing and retail availability have not yet been announced.

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the launch of the OWC StudioStack, the world's first, fastest, and highest-capacity Thunderbolt 5 stackable hybrid storage solution for Mac Studio and Mac mini machines. In addition, the company announced the OWC Mercury Helios 5S, the most powerful and easiest way to utilize PCIe cards with Thunderbolt 5/4/3 and USB4 notebooks and small form factor computers like the Mac Studio, as well as add more Thunderbolt 5 ports.

OWC StudioStack
With the OWC StudioStack, users can upgrade their Mac Studio and Mac mini devices with the fastest and highest capacity stackable hybrid storage solution on the planet - all wrapped up in an aircraft-grade aluminium that nestles perfectly underneath your setup.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has introduced S300 AI, a new generation of surveillance hard disk drives (HDDs) engineered for the requirements of modern artificial intelligence (AI) driven video applications. Purpose-built for high-resolution video capture, analysis, and storage, S300 AI delivers higher capacities, enhanced performance, and enterprise-grade durability to meet the demands of AI surveillance workloads.

Available in capacities from 8 TB to 24 TB, S300 AI supports large-scale, continuous recording and retention for AI video analytics servers and storage, centralized surveillance data storage systems, video archive and recovery infrastructure, and multi-bay Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) setups. This combination of scale, speed, and endurance makes it an effective solution for storing and processing the vast volumes of video and analytical data generated by AI-enabled surveillance systems.

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, and storage solutions innovator, today announced new models of the acclaimed TBS-h574TX all-flash NASbook, which come pre-installed with enterprise-grade E1.S SSDs. Available with two raw capacities, 9.6 TB or 19.2 TB, the new models are purpose-built for high-throughput post-production workflows including video editing, visual effects (VFX), and animation. With support for hot-swappable E1.S SSDs, the TBS-h574TX enables uninterrupted ingest-to-delivery operations—empowering on-location shoots, small-scale video production teams, SOHO users, and mobile media professionals to collaborate seamlessly and maintain peak productivity.

"Speed and reliability are critical in media production. By integrating QNAP-validated E1.S SSDs into the TBS-h574TX, users no longer need to worry about drive compatibility. They can power on, configure, and get straight to editing." said Andy Chuang, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "This NASbook combines portable design, all-flash performance, and hot-swappable SSDs to offer a uniquely compact, powerful, and zero-downtime experience—so teams can focus on creativity anytime, anywhere with peace of mind."

TerraMaster proudly launches the F4-425 Plus and F2-425 Plus series, two hybrid Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices designed for tech enthusiasts, small businesses, and home users. The F4-425 Plus features a pioneering 3+4 bay design, while the F2-425 Plus offers a 3+2 bay configuration for entry-level expansion. Both are equipped with dual 5GbE high-speed networking, three M.2 SSD slots, AI-driven privacy protection, and hybrid storage capacities of up to 144 TB/84 TB. These two products set a new benchmark in the NAS market with outstanding performance, top-tier security, and versatile applications. Combined with TerraMaster OS 6 (TOS 6) software and the Business Backup Suite (BBS), they provide seamless management and comprehensive data protection.

Powerful Performance and Scalability
The F4-425 Plus and F2-425 Plus are powered by Intel N150 quad-core processor (up to 3.6 GHz), 16 GB/8 GB DDR5 memory, and dual 5GbE network interfaces, achieving transfer speeds of up to 1010 MB/s to handle high-demand data processing with ease.