128.0TB OWC ThunderBay 8 Eight-Drive Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID
SKU
OWCTB38SRE128
Condition:
Key features
- Work faster: up to 2123MB/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
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Total Capacity
- 128.0TB
Total Solution Cache Size
- 2048 MB
Standard Mechanism
- (8) 16.0TB Toshiba MG08ACA Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Display Support
- Up to two 4K displays @ 60Hz,
- or one 5K display @ 60Hz
Display Support by Port
- Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
- DisplayPort 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60Hz
Boot Support
- Mac only
Hot Swap Support
- Yes
Chipset
- Thunderbolt: (1) Intel JHL-6540
- SATA Controller: (2) JMicron JMB-585
Drive Interface
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Rotational Speed
- 7,200RPM
Certifications
- CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
Plug and Play
- Yes
RAID Capable
- Yes
Default RAID Level
- RAID 5
RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- RAID 0+1
- RAID 4
- RAID 5
- JBOD
RAID Features
- Software RAID
Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)
- Up to 2123 MB/s
Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
- Up to 1990 MB/s
Contact Start Stops
- 600,000
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows 11
Other Requirements
- SoftRAID XT works with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.
Host Port Requirements
- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)
Driver Required
- SoftRAID Only
Power Supply
- Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
AC Input
- 90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 115V, 1.8A At 230V
DC Output
- +12V, 25A
Wattage
- 300W
External Power Adapter
- No
Number of Bays
- 8
Device Ports
- (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
- (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
- (1) DisplayPort Port
Cooling
- (1) 92mm cooling fan
Security Slot
- Yes
Power Button
- Yes
Power/Activity LED
- Yes
Housing Color
- Black
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 18.0 cm (7.1 in)
- Length: 24.0 cm (9.4 in)
- Width: 26.0 cm (10.2 in)
Weight
- 7.3 kg (16.14 lbs)
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 41F to 95F (5C to 35C)
- Non-Operating: -4F to 140F (-20C to 60C)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Noise
- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
(1) OWC ThunderBay 8 Eight-Bay Thunderbolt 3 External Storage Enclosure (1) 0.7M Thunderbolt Cable (1) US Power Cable (2) Security Keys for Front Panel Lock (1) Quick Start Guide (1) SoftRAID XT Software Bundle (1) SoftRAID XT Quick Start Guide (1) Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (1-Year Subscription)
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 have 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, the 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 are racing against a deadline, ThunderBay 8 puts you in the winner circle.
Monstrous Capacity
Need even more capacity? Daisy-chain up to six of these capacity behemoths together for up to a staggering 864TB. 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 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 do not get with hardware RAID. It is 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.
- Advanced: Create RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) arrays*
- 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 cannot get with hardware RAID.
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 are 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 will know at a glance if your data is secure.
See More, Do More
ThunderBay 8 is not just about high-capacity, high-performance storage. It is 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.
| Brand | OWC |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Colors | Black |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128 TB |
| Size and Weight | |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19 x 18.3 x 17 |
| In the Box | |
|---|---|
| Box Contents | (1) OWC ThunderBay 8 Eight-Bay Thunderbolt 3 External Storage Enclosure (1) 0.7M Thunderbolt Cable (1) US Power Cable (2) Security Keys for Front Panel Lock (1) Quick Start Guide (1) SoftRAID XT Software Bundle (1) SoftRAID XT Quick Start Guide (1) Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (1-Year Subscription) |
| Electronics | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Warranty | 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty |
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