Promise Pegasus2 R2 Plus Thunderbolt2

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Pros:

Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity, Expandable pod system, Fast read and write speeds
Speedy RAID array, Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3,0 connectivity, CF/SD media card reader, Can swap out different modules in third drive bay, Internal power supply
Addon pods add versatility, Decent overall performance

Cons:

The pods don't work when connected via usb
Limited functionality and throughput when connected via USB 3,0

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Last revision on November 3, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity, Expandable pod system, Fast read and write speeds
Speedy RAID array, Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3,0 connectivity, CF/SD media card reader, Can swap out different modules in third drive bay, Internal power supply
Addon pods add versatility, Decent overall performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

The pods don't work when connected via usb
Limited functionality and throughput when connected via USB 3,0
Poor write performance in RAID0

Expert reviews and ratings

The 6TB Promise Pegasus2 R2+ is a versatile external drive for Thunderbolt 2-equipped Macs and PCs. It uses a two-drive RAID array for speed and capacity, but it can be supplemented with removable hard-drive pods or its included media card...

By PC Mag on February 24, 2016

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By Videomaker on May 11, 2016

Affordable, high-bitrate cameras are becoming more and more prevalent in the marketplace. This means every time you shoot video, you are creating more and more data. That data can be a burden on systems with small amounts of storage or force an...

By Videomaker on April 26, 2016

With the ability to support up to 6TB in raw storage, coupled with its decent overall performance, the PROMISE Pegasus2 R2+ is a worthy storage companion for media professionals and SOHO users that primarily use Thunderbolt 2-compatible Mac...

By StorageReview on August 18, 2015