Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8

Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 is a large 8-bay hard disk dock lets you back up large media files to low cost computer hard disks over a 10G Ethernet network. You can also sync files globally using Blackmagic Cloud, plus view all storage, connection and sync activity in real time on a display connected to the HDMI monitor port. Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8 includes 4 x 10G Ethernet for network sharing, an Ethernet over USB-C port and an internal power supply in an elegant rack mount design making it ideal for installing in a studio alongside other network equipment.

Official Technical Details

Connections

• Storage Interface: 8 x removable and hot-swappable 3.5 inch SATA Hard Disk Drives.
• 10G Ethernet Ports: 4 x 10G BASE‑T
• USB-C Port: 1 x USB 3.0 (up to 5Gb/s). Supports Ethernet Over USB
• 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 3 Multichannel
• Computer Connections: 200 max.

Storage

• Storage Type: Bring your own drive.
• External Storage Format: ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.

Displays

• HDMI Monitor Out Standards: 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• 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 light around individual HDD bays. Red indicates HDD write activity. Green indicates HDD read activity.

Device Control

• External Control: USB-C or Ethernet for configuration and software updates.

Software

• Software Included: Blackmagic Cloud Setup Utility Blackmagic Proxy Generator Lite Internal software upgrade via Blackmagic Cloud Setup using USB-C port

Operating Systems

• Mac 15.0 Sequoia, Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later.
• Windows 10, 64-bit. Windows 11.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 2 x Internal 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz with IEC C14 mains input.
• Power Usage: 180W

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32°to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

• Blackmagic Cloud Backup 8
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Warranty

• 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Official Documentation

• Official Tech Specs PDF
• Official Product Page