OWC ThunderBay 8 disk array Desktop Black

2.5/3.5, up to 2586MB/s, 300W, 8 Slot

Key Features

• DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting up to a 4K display
• 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 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.

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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

Storage
Hot-swap drive bays	Yes
Installed storage drive type	No
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported	8
Storage drive size	2.5/3.5"
Storage drives installed	No
RAID levels	JBOD
Data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5,3.5"
Ports & interfaces
USB connectivity	Yes
Thunderbolt technology	Yes
Thunderbolt version	3
Technical details
Number of fans	1 fan(s)
Product colour	Black
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Chassis type	Desktop
Certification	CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
Data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
Design
Number of fans	1 fan(s)
Product colour	Black
LED indicators	Activity, Power
Chassis type	Desktop
Certification	CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
Cooling	Yes
Fan diameter	3.62" (9.2 cm)
Housing material	Aluminum
Hard drive
RAID levels	JBOD
Power
AC input voltage	90 - 264 V
AC input frequency	47 - 63 Hz
DC output 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
Weight & dimensions
Width	10.2" (260 mm)
Depth	9.45" (240 mm)
Weight	16.1 lbs (7.3 kg)
Height	7.09" (180 mm)
Packaging content
Cables included	AC, Thunderbolt
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)
Packaging data
Cables included	AC, Thunderbolt