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OWC 32TB ThunderBay 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 4TB)

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  • 8 x 4TB 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

The OWC 32TB ThunderBay 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 4TB) is equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports utilizing USB Type-C connectors. Additionally, it includes a DisplayPort 1.2 port for seamless connection to a 4K display, offering comprehensive connectivity for high-performance data processing and visualization needs.

The OWC 32TB ThunderBay 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 4TB) 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 4TB drives for 32TB 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 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array
  • Thunderbolt 3 Cable
  • External Power Cable
  • 2 x Security Keys
  • SoftRAID XT
  • Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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SKU114568A
BrandsOWC
Product ConditionNew
Specifications

Drives

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

WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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