What NVMe do I need for OWC 4M2?

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What NVMe do I need for OWC 4M2?

PostMon Oct 06, 2025 10:21 pm

Just got my OWC 4M2 and so now begin what to populate it with.
I was planning on 4TB sticks, in a RAID0 config.

As I thought a 4TB NVMe cost nearer £200 a stick than not, I need to get them adhoc.

And then I found these, on eBay. I am sure the price is the answer to the question, can I use these, please? please? please?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365856846878 ... 5635829020

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Re: What NVMe do I need for OWC 4M2?

PostTue Oct 07, 2025 6:24 am

If it is too good to be true, then maybe it is. There are many fakes out there. I would buy sticks from reputable dealers.
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Re: What NVMe do I need for OWC 4M2?

PostTue Oct 07, 2025 6:55 pm

Or fake, or robben stock, or refurbished
You told raid 0, no backup.
A fault disk give you total loose.
Like told from Ellory, better to buy from a reliable supplier.


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Re: What NVMe do I need for OWC 4M2?

PostSun Nov 09, 2025 7:03 am

Whilst I did say RAID0, I am unsure why you think so little of my understand.
I am of the age where we did Grandfather / Father / Son - one layer those big old rolls.

The OWC 4M2 will be backing up to the Terromaster D300 running 5x4TB in RAID5.

Sigh, if only I had allowed for not being rich enough to warrant using RAID6.
<looking at feet> let alone pay Backblaze a figure you better get ready for, even though its unlimited. Sitting down?
Think its £8.

Even with that, I do not feel safe.
I have disks that have run 24x7 for nearly 10y.
Am I proud?
Nope.
Do I put the money in the controller?

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Re: What NVMe do I need for OWC 4M2?

PostSat Nov 15, 2025 11:36 am

And then I found these, on eBay. I am sure the price is the answer to the question, can I use these, please? please? please?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365856846878 ... 5635829020


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