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SKU
110050
MPN
OWCTB38SRT016

OWC ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 2TB)

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  • 8 x 2TB HDDs
  • 8 x 3.5/2.5" SATA Drive Bays
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Ports
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
  • RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 4, 5, JBOD
  • Preconfigured in RAID 5
  • Transfer Rates up to 2586 MB/s
  • 1 x 92mm Cooling Fan
  • SoftRAID XT Software Included
  • Windows and Mac Compatible

The OWC ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 2TB) has plenty of space with8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array from OWC / Other World Computing.Windows and Mac-compatible, the ThunderBay 8 has dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, each with a USB Type-C connector. There's also a DisplayPort 1.2 port that lets you connect to a 4K display with the OWC ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 2TB).

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 2TB drives for 16TB 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.

In the Box
  • OWC ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 2TB)
  • Thunderbolt 3 Cable
  • External Power Cable
  • 2 x Security Keys
  • SoftRAID XT
  • Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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SKU110050
BrandsOWC
MPNOWCTB38SRT016
Product ConditonNew
Specifications

Drives

Storage Capacity

16 TB

Included Drives

8x 2 TB 3.5" HDD

Initial RAID Configuration

RAID 5

Interface

SATA

General

Number of Bays

8x 2.5"/3.5" SATA

Inputs/Outputs

2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)1x DisplayPort 1.2

Form Factor

Desktop

RAID

RAID 0/1/5/JBOD

Hot-Swap Support

Yes

Transfer Rates

2586 MB/s (Read/Write)

Software

OS Compatibility

Windows 10macOS 10.13macOS 10.14macOS 10.15

Security

Security Features

Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door

Electrical

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

Physical

Status Monitoring

LED Indicator

Cooling

1x 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

30.835 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

18.9 x 18.2 x 17"

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