8 x 2TB HDDs8 x 3.5/2.5" SATA Drive Bays2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Ports1 x DisplayPort 1.2Introducing the OWC Thunderbay 8 OWC ThunderBay 8 Drive Install
Get enough drive space for your Raw, 4K, large format, and VR workflows with the ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array with from OWC / Other World Computing . Compatible with Windows and Mac systems, the ThunderBay 8 features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, which use USB Type-C connectors. There is also a DisplayPort 1.2 port for connecting to a 4K display.
The ThunderBay 8 has eight drive bays, which support both 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives (2.5" HDDs do not need adapters). This particular ThunderBay 8 model comes with eight 2TB drives for 16TB of total storage capacity. The included drives are configured in RAID 5. Using the SoftRAID XT software, you can reconfigure these drives from RAID 5 to alternate configurations including RAID 0, 1, 4, 1+0, and JBOD.
General Features Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that uses the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and a dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port. RAID & JBOD Support The ThunderBay 8 comes preconfigured in RAID 5, but also supports RAID 0, 1, 4, and 1+0 as well as JBOD. Cooling The Thunderbay 8 uses an oversized 92mm fan to keep the drives running cool and reliably. Multi-Drive Daisy chain up to six ThunderBay 8s for more storage capabilities and increased performance or connect multiple ThunderBay 8s to multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports to achieve higher speeds. UPC: 810586034463
| Number of Bays | 8 x 2.5"/3.5" |
| Connections | 2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s))
1 x DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.2) |
| Compatible Drive Interface | SATA |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Maximum RAID Transfer Rate | 2586 MB/s (Read/Write) |
| RAID Modes | RAID 0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Operating System Support | Windows, macOS/OS X |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10
macOS 10.13
macOS 10.14
macOS 10.15 |
| Total Raw Capacity | 16 TB (8 x 2 TB) |
| Type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Interface | SATA |
| Initial RAID Configuration | RAID 5 |
| Power Source | Internal Power Supply |
| AC Input Power | 115 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 1.8 to 3.5 A |
| Security Features | Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
| Certifications | BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI, as per Manufacturer |
| Cooling | 1 x 92 mm Fan |
| RAID Controller | None |
| Status Monitoring | LED Indicator |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10.2 x 7.1 x 9.4" / 259.08 x 180.34 x 238.76 mm |
| Weight | 16.14 lb / 7.32 kg |
| Package Weight | 30.835 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 18.9 x 18.2 x 17" |
In the Box
- OWC ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 2TB)
- Thunderbolt 3 Cable
- External Power Cable
- 2 x Security Keys
- SoftRAID XT
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
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