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OWC ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt (40Gb/s) External Storage Enclosure for 2.5-inch and 3.5-in SATA Drives by OWC


OWC ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt (40Gb/s) External Storage Enclosure for 2.5-inch and 3.5-in SATA Drives Image

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Key Features

  • Work faster: up to 2586MB/s1 real-world speed for up to 8K multi-stream video editing and AR/VR workflows
  • Work bigger: access, backup, and archive up to 160TB of irreplaceable footage, images, and files on either HDD or SSD storage
  • Built for RAID: bundled with OWC SoftRAID; the fastest and most flexible RAID 0/1/4/5/10 tool. Also supports Apple RAID and Microsoft Disk Manager.
  • Expansive: daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 or other Thunderbolt storage devices via the second Thunderbolt port
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Like a Data Center on Your Desk
This latest addition to the popular ThunderBay line, introduced in 2014, now offers eight drive bays for either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and/or SSDs in any combination. The OWC ThunderBay 8 is like a high-performance personal data center that offers multiple configuration options to suit ever-expanding storage needs. Photo, film and video editors can take advantage of the largest capacity desktop RAID storage solution we’ve ever offered to handle the voracious drive space appetite of RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows.

Conquer High Bandwidth Demands
With Thunderbolt 3 offering real-world transfer rates up to 2586MB/s and the ability to RAID together eight SSDs or HDDs, ThunderBay 8’s rugged, field-tested aluminum design has the under-the-hood horsepower needed to conquer high-bandwidth requirements. You can even configure multiple ThunderBay 8 solutions connected via multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports on your Mac or PC to achieve exponential speed increases. Whatever your set up, when you’re racing against a deadline, ThunderBay 8 puts you in the winner’s circle.

Monstrous Capacity
Need even more capacity? Daisy-chain up to six of these capacity behemoths together for up to a staggering 768TB. Now you can capture vast amounts of footage from multiple cameras or store vast libraries of production work with a unified and reliable storage solution.

Swap and Identify Drives Easily
ThunderBay 8 makes it easy to keep large data sets organized for every project thanks to its eight hot swappable drive bays. Whether you’re using 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and/or SSDs, the drives mount in alphabetically labeled trays for easy identification and are secured by a thumb screw. If you want the freedom to access an extensive collection of drives quickly, you can create a drive “bullpen” with additional OWC drive trays (sold separately).

As Secure as a Bank Vault
With a locking front panel and security slot on the backside, the ThunderBay 8 is like an ironclad vault l for your data. Plus, with front panel LEDs indicating the status of each drive, you’ll know at a glance if your data is secure.

See More, Do More
ThunderBay 8 isn’t just about high-capacity, high-performance storage. It’s about giving you all the options you need to work at your best. Attach a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays. Place a USB 3.1 device at the end of a daisy chain. With an extra Thunderbolt 3 port, you have the flexibility to add more devices to your workflow and master any task at hand.

More Powerful With SoftRAID
Need more power and protection? Choose a solution that includes OWC's powerful SoftRAID RAID software. SoftRAID is the most powerful, intuitive software RAID utility on the market. Multiple RAID levels let you select the RAID level that fits you or your project’s needs best. If you need maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes, SoftRAID has you covered.
Packed with features like drive validation, verification and failure prediction—SoftRAID includes features you simply don’t get with hardware RAID. It’s like having a datacenter on your desktop! From home users looking to protect photos and documents to professionals needing to protect and quickly access projects, SoftRAID is the perfect solution.

Secure Your Workflow with OWC ClingOn
Greatly reduce — if not eliminate — cable strain and accidental disconnects with the OWC ClingOn. These custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the ThunderBay 8's housing to secure your Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections and prevent work session interruption and possible data loss.

Specifications
HARD DRIVE INTERFACE 8x 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drives
PC INTERFACE Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
FORM FACTOR 8x 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drives
DEVICE TYPE External
DATA TRANSFER RATES Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
COLOR Black
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Mac OS Compatibility

macOS 10.12 Sierra
macOS 10.13 High Sierra
macOS 10.14 Mojave
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 11.x Big Sur
macOS 12.x Monterey
macOS 13.x Ventura
macOS 14.x Sonoma

PC OS Compatibility

Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Windows Server 2022
Windows 11
OPERATING TEMPERATURE Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED (1) OWC ThunderBay 8 External Storage Enclosure
(1) 0.7M (29") Thunderbolt Cable
(1) US Power Cable
(2) Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
(1) Quick Start Guide for ThunderBay 8
(1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC ThunderBay 8
DIMENSIONS Height: 18.0 cm (7.1 in)
Length: 24.0 cm (9.4 in)
Width: 26.0 cm (10.2 in)
WEIGHT 7.3 kg (16.14 lbs)
PACKAGING Retail packaging
WARRANTY 1-year limited manufacturers warranty
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