This unit lets you share two 2.5" drives over blazing-fast 10G Ethernet.
It supports SATA HDDs and SSDs, as well as high-performance U.2 drives for incredibly fast read and write speeds. You can sync files from anywhere in the world using Dropbox or Google Drive, and you can monitor your storage, connection status, and sync status in real time on a monitor connected to the HDMI port.
Blackmagic Cloud Dock 2 features two 10G Ethernet ports and one USB-C Ethernet port in a portable, half-rack-width, 1 RU design, perfect for network storage for high-end film and television projects.
Technical characteristics
Connections
- SSD interface: 2 x removable and hot-swappable 2.5" U.2 SSD or SATA. SSD maximum height 11 mm
- 10G Ethernet ports: 2 x 10G BASE-T
- USB-C port: 1 x USB-C 3.0 (up to 5 Gb/s). Supports Ethernet over USB-C
- HDMI monitor outputs: 1
- Computer interface: USB-C or Ethernet for shared file access, configuration and software updates
File sharing protocol
- Protocol: NFS (HFS+ formatted disks only), SMB
- Computer connections: 50 max.
Cloud synchronization
- Blackmagic Cloud
- Amazon Web Services S3 sync
Storage
- Storage type: bring your own drive
- External storage format: ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems
Displays
- HDMI monitor OUT standards: 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
- Monitor OUT displays: device name, storage capacity and use, cloud sync status, user activity, hardware status, storage map, network data rate graph
- Status indicator: LED bezel indicator lights around SSD media slots
Device control
- External control: USB-C or Ethernet for configuration and software updates
Software included
- Blackmagic Cloud Setup Utility, Blackmagic Proxy Generator Lite, Internal software upgrade via Blackmagic Cloud Setup using USB-C port
Operating systems
- Mac: 14.3 Sonoma or later
- Windows: 10, 64-bit
- Windows: 11
Power requirements
- Power supply: internal 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz with IEC C14 mains input
- Power usage: 25 W without SSDs
Environmental specifications
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
- Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
Physical specifications
- Dimensions: 21 x 4.6 x 20.5 cm
- Weight: 1.29 kg
What’s included
- Blackmagic Cloud Dock 2
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download