48 TB, Thunderbolt 3, 2586 MB/s, RAID, DisplayPort 1.2, 7200 RPM, 7.3 kg, Black
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
Like a Data Center on Your DeskThis 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 DemandsWith 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 CapacityNeed 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 ManagementSoftRAID 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.
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.
- Compatible: Works with macOS 11 Big Sur, M1 Macs and Windows 10
- Advanced: Create RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) with Macs, RAID 0/1 with Windows machines
- Protected: SoftRAID Monitor constantly watches your disks and alerts you if problems are detected
- Validated: Volume validation ensures sectors can be read and parity is correct
- Certified: Checks disks before use to ensure they are safe for data storage
- Vigilant: Error prediction helps protect against unexpected failure
- Universal: Move SoftRAID arrays seamlessly between Macs and PCs with built-in OWC MacDrive technology
SoftRAID provides a level of performance that you simply can’t get with hardware RAID.
Swap and Identify Drives EasilyThunderBay 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 VaultWith 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 MoreThunderBay 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 ClingOnGreatly 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 FREEBacking 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.
- Complete Backup and Fast Recovery: quickly restore your files or entire system at any time
- Easy Disk Cloning and Full Image Backup: just two clicks to start a full disk image backup
- Cloud, Local or Hybrid Cloud: back up locally, to the cloud, or both. It’s your choice
Specifications
| Storage |
|---|
| Number of storage drives supported |
8 |
| Storage drive size |
2.5/3.5" |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
Serial ATA |
| Maximum storage capacity |
48 TB |
| RAID levels |
0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD |
| Hot-swap |
Yes |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| USB version |
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| USB connectivity |
Yes |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-C |
| USB ports quantity |
2 |
| Technical details |
|---|
| RAID levels |
0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD |
| Plug and Play |
Yes |
| Number of fans |
1 fan(s) |
| Material |
Aluminum |
| LED indicators |
Activity, Power |
| Hot-swap |
Yes |
| Fan diameter |
3.62" (9.2 cm) |
| Data transfer rate |
40 Gbit/s |
| Product colour |
Black |
| USB version |
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| Maximum storage capacity |
48 TB |
| Compliance certificates |
CE |
| Design |
|---|
| Product type |
HDD/SSD enclosure |
| Key lock |
Yes |
| Number of fans |
1 fan(s) |
| Material |
Aluminum |
| LED indicators |
Activity, Power |
| Fan diameter |
3.62" (9.2 cm) |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Performance |
|---|
| Backup function |
Yes |
| Plug and Play |
Yes |
| External power adapter |
No |
| Data transfer rate |
40 Gbit/s |
| Power |
|---|
| Power source type |
AC |
| 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 |
12 V |
| 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 - 120000" (-304.8 - 3048 m) |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Weight |
16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) |
| Width |
10.2" (260 mm) |
| Depth |
9.45" (240 mm) |
| Height |
7.09" (180 mm) |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Number of keys included |
2 pc(s) |
| Cables included |
AC, Thunderbolt |
