OWC 16TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (4 x 4TB HDDs)

The OWC 16TB Flex 1U4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Array (4 x 4TB HDDs) is a state-of-the-art rackmount storage solution designed for professionals in need of flexible storage, docking, and PCIe expansion capabilities. Encased in a resilient architecture, it features a generous 16TB total storage capacity, divided among three 4TB 7200 rpm SATA 3.5" hard drives and a 4TB NVMe M.2 SSD, all efficiently managed within hot-swappable bays.

Equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, this array offers extraordinary data transfer rates up to 5000 MB/s and supports daisy chaining for additional device connectivity. With integrated USB and DisplayPort options, plus a PCIe 3.0 x16/x4 slot, the Flex 1U4 ensures expansive connectivity, making it a versatile choice for setups ranging from hierarchical media servers to mobile DIT carts. This device is future-proof, providing adaptability to evolving workflow needs through its support for diverse drive configurations and the OWC U.2 ecosystem, which elevates data management and transfer capabilities.

Features

• Total storage capacity of 16TB with three 4TB 7200 rpm SATA 3.5" HDDs and one 4TB NVMe M.2 SSD
• Two Thunderbolt 3 ports with data transfers up to 5000 MB/s
• Flexible connectivity via additional USB-C, USB-A, and DisplayPort 1.4 ports
• PCIe 3.0 x16/x4 slot for expansion with audio/video capture cards, SSDs, or other I/O cards
• Hot-swappable bays supporting various drive types, including SATA, U.2, and SAS
• Compatible with macOS 10.15, 11.x, and 12.x, with Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt compatibility via adapter
• Supports up to one 8K display at 60 Hz or two 4K displays at 60 Hz
• Power delivery of up to 85W through one Thunderbolt 3 port
• Dimensions: Width: 18 inches, Height: 16.9 inches, Length: 1.7 inches
• Weight: 16.3 lbs