Node Lite with Intel® Optane™ SSD

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Thunderbolt 3
NVMe SSD
4K workflow
Thunderbolt 3 cable included
DisplayPort Output
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Node Lite with Intel® Optane™ SSD

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With industry-leading performance and endurance, the Node Lite with Intel® Optane™ SSD delivers incredibly fast transfer rates up to 2600 MB/s. Connected to the computer via Thunderbolt™ 3, this external drive is ready to handle even the most demanding storage workloads for both Mac and PC users.

Features
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 for lightning fast transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps
  • Built-in PCIe (NVMe) SSD with incredible transfer speeds up to 2600 MB/s
  • Transparent acrylic panel to show off the colorful LED lights on the SSD
  • Dedicated DisplayPort for additional monitor to expand the workspace
  • 2nd Thunderbolt port supports Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and DisplayPort devices
  • Daisy-chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
  • Durable and rugged aluminum casing

Built-in PCIe SSD

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Intel® Optane™ SSD

The Intel® Optane™ SSD 905P is designed for the most demanding storage workloads, delivering high random read/write performance coupled with ultra-low latency and Industry-leading endurance. Built with Intel® Optane™ technology, a revolutionary class of non-volatile memory, the Intel® Optane™ SSD 905P is empowering professional users, content creators, and enthusiasts to extract greater platform performance.

The Intel® Optane™ SSD 905P provides an industry-leading 10 DWPD (Drive Writes per Day), making it the highest endurance client SSD in the market today. Professionals with the most demanding storage workloads can now tackle even bigger projects with peace of mind, counting on years of performance without the need for frequent drive replacements.

Thunderbolt Connectivity

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Thunderbolt™ 3

Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all – delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device. For the first time, one computer port connects to Thunderbolt devices, every display, and billions of USB devices. A single cable now provides four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other cable, while also supplying power to bus-powered devices.

The Node Lite with Intel® Optane™ SSD has two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The second port operates the same as a Thunderbolt 3 computer port by supporting Thunderbolt 3 (up to 5 daisy-chained), USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), and DisplayPort devices.

DisplayPort

The dedicated DisplayPort connector makes it easy to connect an additional monitor to extend your workspace. This video output capability requires a Thunderbolt 3 connection to the computer and will free up the second Thunderbolt 3 port for Thunderbolt 3 (up to 5 daisy-chained), USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), and DisplayPort devices.

Benchmark

The transfer speeds for this benchmark were obtained using the AJA System Test tool with 4GB test files at 5K resolution. These results closely reflect the real-world performance but the actual transfer rates can vary depending on the test environment

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Performance

The maximum speed for the Intel® Optane™ SSD 905P is up to 2600 MB/s for sequential read and 2200 MB/s for sequential write. In order to achieve the best possible transfer rates, the Node Lite should be connected directly to the computer. If any other devices are connected to the Node Lite, either through the second Thunderbolt 3 port in a daisy chain or through the DisplayPort, the Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth is shared and the performance of the SSD will be reduced.

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Node Lite with Intel Optane SSD

  • T3NL-T3DIZ-AKTUP (with 960GB Intel Optane SSD 905P)

  • CE

  • FCC

  • VCCI

  • BSMI

  • RCM

  • Thunderbolt™ technology

  • 2-year limited warranty

  • High quality aluminum with metal chassis and transparent acrylic panel

  • 1 x Intel® Optane™ SSD

  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C) ports

  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2

  • Thunderbolt 3 up to 40 Gbps

  • DisplayPort 1.2 (4K at 60 Hz)

  • Intel® Optane™ SSD 905P up to 2600 MB/s

  • Windows 10 (64-bit)

  • Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 port

  • macOS 10.13.4 and later

  • Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 port

  • Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C

  • Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C

  • Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)

  • External power adapter (UL, cUL, CE, FCC, BSMI, TUV approved)

  • Input: AC 100-240V, 50Hz-60Hz

  • Output: DC +12V/6A

  • 23 dB(A)

  • 9.17 inches x 5.87 inches x 2.99 inches

  • 23.3 cm x 14.9 cm x 7.6 cm

  • Node Lite with Intel® Optane™ SSD

  • Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cable

  • Power adapter

  • Setup guide

  • Retail Box Size: 12.4 x 12 x 4.9 in. (31.5 x 30.5 x 12.5 cm)

  • Carton Size (6pcs per carton): 20.8 x 13.2 x 13.9 in. (52.8 x 33.5 x 35.3 cm)

  • You can connect up to 6 Thunderbolt devices in total and plug in a 4K monitor to the built-in DisplayPort but to achieve the best data transfer rates for the SSD, we recommend connecting the Node Lite directly to the computer and not using any other devices in the daisy chain.

  • The DisplayPort does not support DP++. When using a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, make sure to use an active adapter.

  • This product has components or design elements that are patented or patent pending.
appleinsider

There isn't much in the way of storage that can touch the maximum speed that Thunderbolt 3 can deliver and keep pushing the data at that speed, but the Akitio Node Lite with Intel Optane SSD and Thunderbolt 3 comes very close —without thermal slowdown. Read More...

Andrew O'Hara - Appleinsider (February 1, 2019)
pcmag

With a pricey speedster of an Intel Optane SSD bundled inside, Akitio's racing-red Node Lite PCI Express enclosure fills an elite niche: lightning-fast external storage for a laptop or small desktop. Read More...

Tom Brant - PCMag (December 20, 2018)
pcworld

Though the Node Lite with Optane is expensive, its looks are a hoot, and the 905P is an superb performer with 10X the lifespan of NAND-based SSDs. Read More...

Jon L. Jacobi - PCWorld (December 18, 2018)

 

IMPORTANT

Your PC may need updates for the Thunderbolt 3 ports to function properly.
For more information go to https://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates.