SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Drive Enclosure with Thunderbolt 3 Host Interface

Designed for professional creators and data-intensive workflows, the SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Drive Enclosure with Thunderbolt 3 delivers ultra-fast throughput and a modular, scalable storage solution. This desktop enclosure is built to handle demanding edit, copy, and transfer tasks by leveraging the speed of Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) and the flexibility of 4 PRO-BLADE SSD mag slots. Whether you’re working with 4K, 6K, or 8K media, large backups, or massive data sets, PRO-BLADE STATION helps you move big files quickly and efficiently, keeping your creative momentum uninterrupted.

• Blazing-fast Thunderbolt 3 performance — Connect to your Mac or Windows workstation with Thunderbolt 3 for sustained high-throughput transfers up to 40Gbps, enabling rapid offloads, real-time editing, and quick backups of multi-terabyte projects.
• Four PRO-BLADE SSD mags for maximal capacity — The enclosure accommodates four PRO-BLADE SSD magnet slots, allowing you to expand storage capacity incrementally and organize drives by project, client, or workflow. This modular approach helps you tailor a high-performance workspace without sacrificing portability or efficiency.
• Modular, tool-free drive upgrades — Swap or upgrade SSD blades in minutes without special tools, so you can adapt to changing project needs or upgrade to newer blades as your storage requirements evolve. The magnetic blade design keeps blades secure yet accessible, minimizing downtime during large projects.
• Rugged desktop enclosure with advanced cooling — Built to withstand professional workloads, the PRO-BLADE enclosure features a robust aluminum chassis and efficient thermal management to help maintain steady performance under sustained loads, reducing thermal throttling during lengthy editing sessions.
• Cross-platform compatibility and “plug-and-play” workflow — Designed for versatile creative environments, this Thunderbolt 3 enclosure works with macOS and Windows systems. With no proprietary drivers required for supported operating systems, you can quickly format, partition, and begin editing or archiving without hassle.

Technical Details of SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade SDPM34F-0000-GBABD

• SKU: SDPM34F-0000-GBABD
• Interface / Host: Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps)
• Drive slots: 4 PRO-BLADE SSD mag slots
• Form factor: Desktop drive enclosure
• Drive compatibility: Supports PRO-BLADE SSD modules designed for SanDisk PRO-BLADE systems
• Power: External power supply required
• Compatibility: macOS and Windows via Thunderbolt 3
• Data transfer: Up to 40Gbps theoretical bandwidth with Thunderbolt 3

how to install SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade SDPM34F-0000-GBABD

• Prepare your blades and enclosure: Ensure you have up to four PRO-BLADE SSD blades compatible with the enclosure. Verify blades are clean and free of dust before insertion.
• Insert the blades: Slide each PRO-BLADE SSD mag into the corresponding slot in the enclosure. Confirm blades are seated securely and aligned with the enclosure’s mag slots.
• Connect to your host: Use a Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect the enclosure to your computer. Ensure the connection is secure and the cable is rated for Thunderbolt 3 data transfer.
• Provide power: Attach the external power supply to the enclosure and plug it into a reliable power source. Powering the unit ensures stable operation for sustained workloads.
• Initialize and format the drives: On your computer, open your preferred disk utility tool (Disk Utility on macOS or Disk Management on Windows) to initialize, format, and assign a drive schema as needed. Organize volumes for your projects and begin workflow tasks.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Drive Enclosure?
  It is a desktop enclosure designed to house up to four PRO-BLADE SSD blades and connect to a host computer over Thunderbolt 3 for high-throughput data transfer, ideal for professional editing and archival workflows.
• How many drives can I install?
  Up to four PRO-BLADE SSD mags can be installed simultaneously in the enclosure, enabling expanded storage capacity and flexible project workflows.
• Are the PRO-BLADE SSD blades included with the enclosure?
  Blades are sold separately. The enclosure provides the slots and housing for PRO-BLADE SSD modules, which must be acquired separately.
• Is this enclosure compatible with Mac and Windows?
  Yes. The Thunderbolt 3 interface provides cross-platform compatibility with macOS and Windows systems, provided they support Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.
• Do I need drivers to use this enclosure?
  In most cases, no drivers are required on supported macOS and Windows versions. You may need OS-specific disk utility tools to initialize and format drives.
• Can I replace blades while the enclosure is in use?
  The design supports swapping blades in the magnetic slots, enabling flexible storage management as project needs change.