OWC ThunderBay 8 HDD/SSD enclosure Black 2.5/3.5"

96.0TB Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive Storage Solution

Key Features

• Pro-grade transfer speeds: up to 2586MB/s real-world tested speed with Thunderbolt 3 port
• Eight hot-swappable universal drive bays: mix or match 2.5-inch (no adapter needed) and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs
• Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
• See your work: DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting up to a 4K display
• Daisy-chain expansion: second Thunderbolt 3 port for adding up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
• Quick drive swaps: thumb screw release trays
• Plug-and-play ready: no drivers needed and includes Thunderbolt 3 cable
• Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows
• OWC ClingOn ready: cable stabilizer prevents work session interruption and possible data loss

Description

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.
Includes SoftRAID XT: Easy and Complete Drive Management
SoftRAID XT is the most powerful, intuitive software RAID utility on the market. Multiple RAID options 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.

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).

Engineered for 24/7 Reliability
This ThunderBay 8 solution utilizes enterprise-class rated hard drives that deliver higher reliability, lower TCO, and better ROI than lower cost desktop drives. These extreme use capable drives can offer heavy duty components, sophisticated anti-vibration technology, and advanced firmware programming to enable ThunderBay 8 to handle 24 x 7 workloads of 550TB/year…up to 10X higher than a storage solution using consumer drives which are typically rated at 50TB/year. Then add in up to a 5X longer MTBF rating and 5-year warranty and this ThunderBay 8 solution delivers a peace of mind ownership that’s priceless.

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.

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.

Your Digital Life…Protected for FREE
Backing up and protecting your data is critically important. But all too often it’s a task that falls to the bottom of the “to do” list, and you don’t realize it until it is too late. That’s why OWC has partnered with Acronis to give you 1 full year of the #1 personal backup and antivirus software to integrate into your workflow.

Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office safeguards you from today’s data threats—from accidents to failures to attacks. With easy, intuitive backup and Ai-enhanced antimalware technology, your digital life is protected—photos, files, applications, systems, and the devices they are on.

Specifications

Storage
Number of storage drives supported	8
Storage drive size	2.5/3.5"
Installed storage drive type	HDD+SSD
Total installed storage capacity	96 TB
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA
Installed storage drive interface	Serial ATA
Maximum storage capacity	96 TB
RAID levels	0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD
Ports & interfaces
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connectivity	Yes
USB connector type	USB Type-C
USB connector gender	Male
USB ports quantity	2
Technical details
RAID levels	0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD
Plug and Play	Yes
Material	Aluminum
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
Product colour	Black
Chipset	Intel JHL-6540, JMicron JMB-585
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Maximum storage capacity	96 TB
Design
Product type	HDD/SSD enclosure
Certification	CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
Material	Aluminum
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Product colour	Black
Performance
Backup function	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes
External power adapter	No
Data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
Chipset	Intel JHL-6540, JMicron JMB-585
Power
Power source type	AC
AC adapter output voltage	230 V
AC adapter output current	1.8 A
AC adapter input voltage	90 - 264 V
AC adapter input current	3.5 A
AC adapter frequency	47 - 63 Hz
External power adapter	No
Input voltage	115 V
Certificates
Certification	CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 90%
Operating altitude	-12000 - 120" (-304.8 - 3.05 m)
Weight & dimensions
Weight	16.1 lbs (7.3 kg)
Width	10.2" (260 mm)
Height	7.09" (180 mm)
Packaging content
Number of keys included	2 pc(s)
Cables included	Thunderbolt