HDD Promise Technology 16 TB Tower Pegasus32 R4

The Promise Technology Pegasus32 R4 is a 16 TB tower RAID storage solution designed for creative professionals and users who need high-performance external HDD capacity. This compact black chassis supports up to four hard drives and connects to hosts via Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) or USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps). The unit includes a Thunderbolt 3 cable, supports up to 85W host power delivery, and offers DisplayPort 1.4 passthrough for 8K monitor support. Pegasus32 R4 ships with ChronoSync Pegasus Edition backup software to simplify backups, cloning and file synchronization.

Advantages

Pegasus32 R4 combines hardware RAID performance with flexible connectivity: fast Thunderbolt 3 throughput, backward-compatible USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection and support for daisy-chaining multiple Thunderbolt devices. The device supports power delivery to a host, includes a reliable DisplayPort 1.4 output for high-resolution displays, and comes bundled with ChronoSync Pegasus Edition for automated backups, cloning and cloud redundancy. The compact tower form factor and Kensington lock support make it suitable for studio or office environments.

Suitable for

• Video editing and post-production with large media files
• Photographers and content creators who need fast external storage
• Small studio or office backup and archive tasks
• Users requiring RAID protection and synchronous file workflows

Key specifications

• Model: Pegasus32 R4
• Raw capacity: 16 TB (configured with up to 4 HDDs)
• Interfaces: Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
• Thunderbolt features: Titan Ridge controller, dual TB3 ports for daisy chain, 85W power delivery
• Display: Full-size DisplayPort 1.4 passthrough (supports up to 8K)
• Included: Thunderbolt 3 cable, Promise SW utility, ChronoSync Pegasus Edition software
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 187 × 245 × 192 mm
• Weight: 6.8 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install up to four compatible 3.5" hard drives following the manufacturer's instructions, place the Pegasus32 R4 on a stable surface and connect it to your host computer using the included Thunderbolt 3 cable or a USB 3.2 Gen 2 cable. Power on the device and install the Promise SW utility if required to configure RAID levels and manage drives. Activate and install ChronoSync Pegasus Edition to set up backups, cloning jobs or synchronization tasks. For multi-device setups, use the Thunderbolt daisy chain ports and configure display passthrough via the DisplayPort 1.4 port.

Recommendations

For reliable performance, use enterprise- or NAS-class 3.5" HDDs recommended by Promise, configure an appropriate RAID level for your workflow (for example RAID 5 for a balance of performance and redundancy), and maintain regular off-site or cloud backups using the bundled ChronoSync Pegasus Edition to protect against drive failure or data loss.