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OWC ThunderBay 8 - External Storage Enclosure with 8 x 3.5"/2.5" Drive Bays, Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports and SoftRAID XT
OWC ThunderBay 8 - External Storage Enclosure with 8 x 3.5"/2.5" Drive Bays, Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports and SoftRAID XT
OWC ThunderBay 8 - External Storage Enclosure with 8 x 3.5"/2.5" Drive Bays, Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports and SoftRAID XT
OWC ThunderBay 8 - External Storage Enclosure with 8 x 3.5"/2.5" Drive Bays, Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports and SoftRAID XT

OWC ThunderBay 8 - External Storage Enclosure with 8 x 3.5"/2.5" Drive Bays, Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports and SoftRAID XT

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Overview

OWC ThunderBay 8: The Ultimate Storage Solution for Professionals

Unleash the full potential of your creative projects with the OWC ThunderBay 8, a powerhouse storage enclosure designed to cater to the demanding needs of photo, film, and video editors. Its expansive eight-bay capacity accommodates both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs or SSDs, transforming your workspace into a high-performance data centre capable of managing extensive RAW, 4K, and VR workflows with ease.

Experience Unmatched Speed and Flexibility

Thunderbolt 3 technology propels the ThunderBay 8 to new heights with transfer rates up to 2586MB/s. Configure RAID arrays across eight drives for breathtaking speed, or daisy-chain multiple units to scale performance even further. Designed for both Mac and PC, this enclosure ensures you stay ahead of deadlines, every time.

Vast Storage Without Compromise

Daisy-chain up to six units for up to 768TB of unified, reliable storage, providing an unparalleled solution for capturing and storing massive amounts of footage or vast libraries of digital work. The ThunderBay 8 is the definitive answer to your storage capacity challenges.

SoftRAID: Sophisticated Drive Management Made Simple

With SoftRAID XT for Mac (Windows support forthcoming), managing your data becomes effortless and secure. From RAID configuration to volume allocation, SoftRAID’s intuitive interface offers you the flexibility to tailor your storage setup to your specific needs, balancing speed and redundancy.

Streamline Your Workflow with Easy Drive Access

Organise and access your projects with ease, thanks to ThunderBay 8’s hot-swappable drive bays, alphabetically labeled trays, and secure thumb screws. Expand your drive collection with additional OWC drive trays for quick swaps, ensuring your data is always at your fingertips.

Fortified Data Security

Designed with a locking front panel and a security slot, ThunderBay 8 safeguards your data like a vault. Front panel LEDs provide at-a-glance status updates, ensuring your data’s integrity is never in question.

Expand Your Creative Horizons

The ThunderBay 8 goes beyond mere storage, offering the versatility to connect a 5K Thunderbolt display or dual 4K monitors. With an additional Thunderbolt 3 port, integrating more devices into your workflow has never been easier, allowing you to see more and do more.

Note to buyers: RAID 4/5/1+0 (10) configurations are currently exclusive to Mac. Windows 10/PC users can utilise RAID 0 and RAID 1 setups.

Step into a realm where storage capacity meets performance with the OWC ThunderBay 8. Whether for intensive video editing, large format photography, or complex VR projects, this enclosure is built to support the ambitions of professionals demanding the very best.

  • Unprecedented Speed: Thunderbolt 3 enables up to 2586MB/s, transforming data transfer for professionals.
  • Monstrous Capacity: Configure up to 768TB across multiple units, fulfilling even the largest storage needs.
  • Versatile RAID Options: Comes with SoftRAID XT, offering flexibility in data management and security.
  • Hot-Swappable Convenience: Easily swap drives mid-project without slowing down your creative flow.
  • Robust Data Protection: Locking front panel and security slot keep your valuable data safe and secure.
  • Enhanced Connectivity: Connect a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays to broaden your visual workspace.
  • Designed for Mac and PC: Offers powerful performance and storage solutions for both operating systems.

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Introducing The OWC Thunderbay 8

With eight hot swappable drive bays, OWC Thunderbay 8 offers massive, professional-grade storage capacity in a desktop-sized design. Use mixed drives independently or matched drives as a RAID with SoftRAID. Two Thunderbolt 3 ports breeze through business backups as well as today's highest RAW photo and multi-stream 4K video formats.


Specifications

Mac OS Compatibility
macOS 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina
PC OS Compatibility
Windows 10 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2016
Ports
  • (2) Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • (1) DisplayPort
Number of Bays
8 x 3.5"/2.5” SATA
Housing Material
Aluminium
Hot Swap Support
Yes
Driver Required
SoftRAID Only
Chipset
  • Thunderbolt: (1) Intel JHL6540
  • SATA Controller: (2) JMicron JMB-585
RAID Support
Software (SoftRAID)
RAID Levels Supported
RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
Data Transfer Rate (Max)
Thunderbolt 3 : 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
Display Support
  • Supports up to two 4K displays @ 60Hz or one 5K display @ 60Hz
  • Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native
  • Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via aThunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
  • DisplayPort 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60Hz
Cooling Fan
1 x 92mm cooling fan
Certifications
CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
Dimensions
H: 18 cm x W: 26 cm x L: 24 cm
Weight
7.3 kg

What's in the box

  • 1 x ThunderBay 8
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3 cable
  • 1 x Power cable
  • 2 x Keys for front panel lock
  • 1 x Quick start guide
  • 1 x SoftRAID software bundle

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

OWCTB38SRKIT0

Warranty

  • 1 Year Limited Warranty
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