OWC ThunderBay 8 External HDD Overview
Introducing the OWC Thunderbay 8OWC ThunderBay 8 Drive InstallIntroducing the OWC Thunderbay 8
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 & 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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UPC: 810586034487
In the Box
- 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
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
OWC ThunderBay 8 External HDD Specs
Drives
| Storage Capacity |
48 TB |
| Included Drives |
8 x 6 TB 3.5" HDD |
| Initial RAID Configuration |
RAID 5 |
| Interface |
SATA |
General
| Number of Bays |
8 x 2.5"/3.5" |
| I/O |
2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s))
1 x DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.2) |
| Compatible Drive Interface |
SATA |
| Form Factor |
Desktop |
| RAID Modes |
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 |
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 |
35.2 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
14.8 x 14.4 x 12.6" |
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