Work faster: up to 1985MB/s real-world speed for up to 8K multi-stream video editing and AR/VR workflows
Work bigger: access, backup, and archive irreplaceable footage, images, and files
Built for RAID: bundled with OWC SoftRAID; the fastest and most flexible RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (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
Flexible: mix and match 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs
2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)) 1 x DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.2)
Compatible Drive Interface
SATA
Form Factor
Desktop
RAID
RAID 0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD
Hot-Swap Support
Yes
Transfer Rates
2586 MB/s (Read/Write)
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 macOS 10.13 macOS 10.14 macOS 10.15 *As of February, 2020: check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Security
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
Electrical
AC Input Power
115 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 1.8 to 3.5 A
Power Source
Internal Power Supply
Environmental
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
Physical
Status Monitoring
LED Indicator
Cooling
1 x 92 mm Fan
Dimensions
10.2 x 9.4 x 7.1'' / 26 x 24 x 18 cm
Weight
16.1 lb / 7.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
35.975 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18 x 17.8 x 16.5''
OWC ThunderBay 8 48TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 6TB) Thunderbolt 3 Cable External Power Cable 2 x Security Keys SoftRAID XT
Get enough drive space for your raw, 4K, large-format, and VR workflows with the ThunderBay 8 48TB 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 6TB drives for 48TB 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 and 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.
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Return
Most unopened items sold by Melrose Inc. in new condition and returned within 30 days will receive a refund or exchange. The return window for items sold online begins once the order has been invoiced. Invoicing happens when any part of the order is shipped, delivered by a courier service or made ready for pick up.
Software is not returnable and not refundable. All sales are final. This is generally part of all webcarts selling software. It is buyer beware. The reason for this is once an end-user customer sees a License Code then that code is 'spoiled' because they can use it to gain access to the software. Once a License Code is registered by a customer that product is available to that customer and therefore the code cannot be returned.
