| Management number | 230457496 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$3,160.00 | Model Number | 230457496 | ||
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Are you in search of a high-performance data storage solution The ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution, the latest addition to the renowned ThunderBay line, is your answer. Introduced in 2014, this powerhouse now boasts eight drive bays, compatible with either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs in any combination, making it a versatile choice for all your storage needs.Ideal for photo, film, and video editors, the ThunderBay 8 is our largest capacity desktop RAID storage solution to date. It's designed to handle the demanding storage requirements of RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows. With Thunderbolt 3 offering real-world transfer rates up to 2586MB/s and the capacity to RAID together eight SSDs or HDDs, this rugged, field-tested aluminum design has the horsepower to conquer high-bandwidth demands.The ThunderBay 8 offers monstrous capacity. Daisy-chain up to six of these storage giants together for a staggering 960TB of storage. Capture vast amounts of footage from multiple cameras or store extensive libraries of production work with a unified, reliable storage solution.Included with your OWC drive array is the SoftRAID XT, the most powerful, intuitive RAID management software available for macOS and Windows. With over 20 years of development, SoftRAID's RAID creation and management technology provides rock-solid data protection and optimized drive performance.The ThunderBay 8 also offers easy drive swapping. Its eight hot swappable drive bays, compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs, are alphabetically labeled for easy identification and secured by a thumb screw. For added security, the ThunderBay 8 features a locking front panel and security slot on the backside, ensuring your data is as secure as in a bank vault.Expand your workflow with ThunderBay 8's extra Thunderbolt 3 port. Attach a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays, or place a USB 3.1 device at the end of a daisy chain. For added stability, consider the OWC ClingOn, a custom cable stabilizer (sold separately) that secures your Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections, preventing work session interruption and possible data loss.In conclusion, the ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution is more than just high-capacity, high-performance storage. It's a versatile, secure, and powerful solution designed to meet your ever-expanding storage needs.
| HD capacity | 160 TB |
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| Brand | OWC |
| Internal/external | External |
| Interface type | Thunderbolt |
| Hard drive form factor | 2.5 |
| Read speed | 2586MB/s |
| Write speed | 2419MB/s |
| Rec. use | Enterprise |
| Manufacturer | OWC |
| Model name | ThunderBay 8 |
| Model | OWCTB38SRE160 |
| Dimensions | 18.00 x 18.00 x 16.70 in |
| Weight | 35.25 lb |
| Compatible models | Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Minolta, Leica |
| Compatibility | Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Konica Minolta, Leica |
| Has written warranty | No |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
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