PURE DRIVE OCTO vs PURE DRIVE QUAD
The PURE DRIVE OCTO costs about $1,300 more than the PURE DRIVE QUAD and buys you 4 more I/O.
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PURE DRIVE QUAD| Spec | PURE DRIVE OCTO | PURE DRIVE QUAD |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 13.7 lbs | 13.0 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | Passive |
| Depth | 302.8 mm | 302.8 mm |
| I/O count | 25 | 21 |
| Price | ~$2,999.99 | ~$1,699.99 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.