{"product_id":"owc-thunderbay-8-eight-bay-thunderbolt-3-external-storage-enclosure","title":"OWC ThunderBay 8 Enclosure","description":"\u003cdiv data-selenium=\"overviewLongDescription\" class=\"productDescription_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftRAID works with macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later. M1 Macs require macOS 11.3. 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. Additionally, Thunderbolt 2 Macs are supported using Apple's Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. The ThunderBay 8 may also be configured as bootable on Mac only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle2_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Storage Built by Creators for Creators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003eOWC understands your needs as a creative professional, and they understand that every project is unique. That's why they designed the ThunderBay 8 with the speed, capacity, and flexibility to adapt to your evolving needs. 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