OWC ThunderBay 8 disk array Desktop Black

Like a Data Center on Your DeskThis 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 DemandsWith 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 CapacityNeed 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 EasilyThunderBay 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 VaultWith 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 MoreThunderBay 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 SoftRAIDNeed 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.Try SoftRAID COMPLETELY FREE for 14 DaysStart protecting yourself and your data today! Get all of SoftRAID's great disk checking and monitoring features, plus the fastest and most efficient software RAID there is.Secure Your Workflow with OWC ClingOnGreatly 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.

Storage
Storage drives installed:
Installed storage drive type:
Supported storage drive types:	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported:	8
Storage drive size:	2.5/3.5"
Supported storage drive interfaces:	Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supported:	2.5,3.5"
RAID levels:	JBOD
Data transfer rate:	40 Gbit/s
Hot-swap drive bays:
Ports & interfaces
USB connectivity:
Thunderbolt technology:
Thunderbolt version:	3
Design
Chassis type:	Desktop
Housing material:	Aluminium
Product colour:	Black
LED indicators:	Activity, Power
Cooling:
Number of fans:	1 fan(s)
Fan diameter:	9.2 cm
Certification:	CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
Power
AC input voltage:	90 - 264 V
AC input frequency:	47 - 63 Hz
DC output voltage:	12 V
System requirements
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
Windows operating systems supported:	Windows 10 x64
Weight & dimensions
Width:	260 mm
Depth:	240 mm
Height:	180 mm
Weight:	7.3 kg
Packaging content
Cables included:	AC, Thunderbolt
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T):	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H):	8 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T):	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H):	5 - 95%
Operating altitude:	-304.8 - 3048 m