Live Demos, Blazing Speeds – Get Hands-On with the OWC ThunderBlade X12 at NAB 2025

Introducing the OWC ThunderBlade X12: The Ultimate Thunderbolt 5 Shuttle RAID

Headlining OWC’s NAB 2025 showcase is the all-new OWC ThunderBlade X12, a game-changer in professional-grade RAID storage.

The ThunderBlade X12 is a cutting edge Thunderbolt 5 drive that delivers each of the following in one single package:

• A RAID solution compatible with RAID 5.
• Large amounts of blazingly fast storage.
• Not just blazingly fast but blazingly fast speeds that are sustained over long periods of time in order to streamline footage ingest and backup times on set.
• Fits in a small footprint for use as a shuttle drive.

With speeds up to 6,600 MB/s, ThunderBlade X12 doubles the performance of its predecessor, ThunderBlade X8. And with capacities from 12TB to 96TB with RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 10 configurations, ThunderBlade X12 delivers the ultimate package for filmmakers and content creators who require high-speed, high-capacity storage.

Because its incredible feature set, the ThunderBlade X12 is built for:

• 4K to 12K RAW video editing

• Multi-camera workflows

• Stereoscopic 360 VR production

With blazing-fast speeds, a portable design, and optimized RAID 5 performance, this shuttle RAID streamlines on-set ingestion and backup while doubling as a premium editing drive. Availability begins in late April 2025—so NAB attendees will get a first look at the future of production storage.

Check out our full blog post on the ThunderBlade X12 to learn more.

Next-Level Shared Storage: OWC Jellyfish B24 & S24

For creative teams managing massive amounts of data, OWC’s latest Jellyfish solutions—B24 and S24—take shared storage to the next level. Designed for video editors, post-production teams, and content creators, these new additions to the Jellyfish lineup offer scalability, speed, and seamless collaboration.

OWC Jellyfish B24: High-Capacity Collaboration & Backup

The Jellyfish B24 is designed as a cost-effective collaboration solution for smaller teams using workflows that don’t need high throughput, but require large storage capacities. Each B24 unit supports up to 576TB of capacity but you can also connect B24-E expansions via a mini-SAS cable, included with every expansion chassis.

Each B24 unit has four dedicated SAS ports for B24-E expansions. By adding four B24-E expansion chassis to a B24 head unit, storage capacity for a full-blown B24 configuration can go up to 2.8 Petabytes.

The OWC Jellyfish B24 can also be used as a fully expandable nearline backup server for any OWC Jellyfish to ensure that your media are always safe and immediately available in case anything happens to your online production system.

Optimized for Teams – A cost-effective shared storage solution built for small-to-medium creative teams that need large-capacity storage without extreme throughput demands.

Nearline Backup Solution – Acts as an expandable nearline backup server, ensuring media assets are always protected and readily available.

Massive Scalability – Connect up to four B24-E expansion units, reaching a staggering 2.8 petabytes of total storage.

Seamless Management – Easily merge storage pools using Jellyfish Manager, enhancing system performance and streamlining workflows.

The OWC Jellyfish B24 is ideal for teams looking for an affordable, scalable storage solution that prioritizes data security, efficient collaboration, and easy expansion.

Check out the Jellyfish B24 product page for more information.

OWC Jellyfish S24: Ultra-Fast SSD Storage for High-Performance Workflows

The OWC Jellyfish S24 is a powerhouse for video production, post-production, and content creation, enabling teams to work faster, edit seamlessly, and manage large projects without storage slowdowns.

This is a high-performance full SSD production server for media teams who need the responsiveness of full flash while still being able to easily expand their storage in the future. The SSDs in the S24 are the powerful OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSDs. The S24 can be combined with an OWC Jellyfish S24-E SSD expansion chassis for up to 736TB of fast SSD storage.

Full SSD Production Server – Built for media teams who need lightning-fast flash storage with the flexibility to expand as needed.

Blazing-Fast SSD Performance – Powered by OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSDs, providing ultra-responsive speeds for real-time video editing.

Hybrid Storage Options – Combine with S24-E SSD expansion for up to 736TB of all-flash storage, or mix with B24-E expansions for a hybrid HDD + SSD workflow.

Smart Storage Management – Utilize Jellyfish Media Manager to search, transcode, move, and manage media efficiently.

With these powerful shared storage solutions, OWC is redefining how media teams collaborate and safeguard their projects. Whether you need cost-effective backup storage or cutting-edge SSD performance, the Jellyfish B24 and S24 provide the tools to keep up with the demands of high-resolution, high-speed production workflows.

Check out the Jellyfish S24 product page for more information.

More OWC Innovations on Display at NAB 2025

Ultra-Fast External Drives

OWC Envoy Ultra – The first and fastest Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD, offering speeds over 6000MB/s. This rugged, bus-powered drive is built for durability and convenience with an integrated cable.

OWC Express 1M2 – An ultra-fast, USB4 NVMe SSD for professionals on the move. Choose a ready-to-run solution or customize an empty enclosure with your own M.2 blade.

OWC ThunderBay 8 – An 8-bay Thunderbolt 40Gb/s desktop RAID designed for high-speed workflows, supporting seamless transitions between Sony FX9, Canon C300, RED KOMODO, and other high-end cameras.

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 – A three-in-one Thunderbolt storage, docking, and PCIe expansion system with up to 172TB capacity and speeds of 2750MB/s, perfect for digital imaging and video editing.

Shared Storage & Collaboration Solutions

OWC Jellyfish – Designed for video teams working in 4K, 6K, and 8K, this family of high-performance shared storage solutions enables seamless collaboration without dropped frames, ensuring a smooth post-production workflow.

Next-Level Connectivity

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub – Expands one Thunderbolt 5 port into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, delivering up to 80Gb/s bi-directional speeds and 120Gb/s display bandwidth—perfect for high-performance, multi-device setups.

Must-See Events at NAB 2025

In addition to groundbreaking technology, OWC will be featured in two exclusive NAB events:

🎤 Post Production World Presentation – “Rewriting the Rules: A New Era of Race Storytelling”

📅 April 7 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | South Hall, Room S226

🔍 Join Cold Collaborative’s Shannon Vandivier and Blake Campbell as they showcase how OWC solutions powered their cinematic cycling series—redefining race storytelling through innovation.

🎬 Vimeo Staff Picks 2025 Screening Series

📅 April 7 | 8:00 PM | Beverly Theater

🍿 A night of incredible short films, live commentary, and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from top filmmakers. RSVP required!

Experience the Future of Professional Grade Storage at NAB 2025

Whether you’re an editor, filmmaker, photographer, or broadcaster, OWC’s NAB 2025 lineup delivers the speed, reliability, and performance needed to power next-generation creative workflows. Visit Booth SUL2 at NAB 2025 and discover why OWC is the go-to choice for professionals who demand storage that just works—no matter the challenge.