OWC ThunderBay 4 External HDD Overview
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1Description
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2Cooling
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3Multi-Drive
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4Vibration Dampened
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5DisplayPort 1.2 Support
This ThunderBay 4 64 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from OWC / Other World Computing is pre-configured with four 16TB Seagate Enterprise-grade drives set up in RAID 5 via SoftRAID XT software. With two Thunderbolt 3 ports featuring transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s, it's suitable for a wide variety of workflows such as video and photo editing, audio production, and much more. Actual read and write performance in RAID 5 are around 453 and 456 MB/s respectively. If needed, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity also supports daisy-chaining with up to six devices as well as DisplayPort-equipped displays. 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.
Cooling
ThunderBay utilizes an open "flow-thru" vented design with a 92mm, low-turbulence, noise-quieting fan to keep the drives running cool and reliably.
Multi-Drive
Daisy-chain up to six ThunderBays for massive storage capabilities and increased performance, or connect multiple ThunderBays to multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports to achieve exponential speed capabilities.
Vibration Dampened
ThunderBay's drive isolating design reduces sonic resonance and is aided by over-sized, rugged, vibration-absorbing, non-skid feet.
DisplayPort 1.2 Support
The Thunderbolt 3 ports also support DisplayPort 1.2 that allows daisy-chaining displays through the drive.
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UPC: 810586034807
In the Box
- OWC ThunderBay 4 64 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 16TB, RAID 5 Enterprise Edition)
- Thunderbolt 3 20 Gb/s Cable
- External Power Cable
- 2 x Security Keys
- Free 1-Year, Level-1 Data Recovery
- Limited 5-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Cooling
- Multi-Drive
- Vibration Dampened
- DisplayPort 1.2 Support
OWC ThunderBay 4 External HDD Specs
General
| Number of Bays |
4 x 2.5"/3.5" |
| Connections |
2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s))
1 x DisplayPort |
| Compatible Drive Interface |
SATA III |
| Form Factor |
Desktop |
| Maximum RAID Transfer Rate |
497 MB/s (Read in RAID 5)
491 MB/s (Write in RAID 5) |
| RAID Modes |
RAID 0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD |
Drives
| Total Raw Capacity |
64 TB (4 x 16 TB) |
| Type |
Hard Disk Drive |
| Rotational Speed |
7200 rpm |
| Interface |
SATA III |
| Initial RAID Configuration |
RAID 5 |
Electrical
| Power Source |
Internal Power Supply |
| AC Input Power |
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Security
| Encryption |
None |
| Security Features |
Kensington Security Slot |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
50 to 95°F / 10 to 35°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C |
Physical
| Cooling |
1 x 92 mm Fan |
| Status Monitoring |
LED Indicator |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.31 x 6.97 x 9.65" / 135 x 177 x 245 mm |
| Weight |
12.57 lb / 5.7 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
18.18 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
15.3 x 14.2 x 11" |
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