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SKU
309331A
MPN
OWCTB3F8H0C000
UPC
810100982485

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 8-Bay RAID Enclosure

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  • 8-bay design supporting 3.5" and 2.5" SATA/SAS drives and U.2 NVMe SSDs
  • Daisy chain and connect devices with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for versatile expansion (no GPU support)
  • High-speed USB-C and USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports
  • Integrated SD and CFexpress card readers for quick file transfers
  • DisplayPort 1.4 for 8K displays
  • SoftRAID software for easy RAID configuration
  • Efficient cooling with a 120mm fan

Experience unparalleled data management and connectivity with the OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 8-Bay RAID Enclosure designed to supercharge your professional workflow. This versatile enclosure supports both SATA and SAS drives, accommodating up to eight 3.5" or 2.5" drives and up to four U.2 NVMe SSDs for blisteringly fast performance, perfect for handling large files like ProRes footage. Transfer speeds can reach up to 2750 MB/s, providing the power you need for data-intensive tasks.

Equipped with two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, USB-C, and USB-A ports supporting speeds up to 10 Gb/s, the ThunderBay Flex 8 allows for seamless device connections and daisy chaining. Enjoy the flexibility of a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for expansion, excluding GPU support, and make quick file transfers using integrated SD and CFexpress card readers. Designed for macOS 10.15 and later with limited Windows support, the ThunderBay Flex 8 also includes a DisplayPort 1.4 that supports 8K displays, letting you view your projects in stunning detail.

Features

  • 8-bay design supporting 3.5" and 2.5" SATA/SAS drives and U.2 NVMe SSDs
  • Daisy chain and connect devices with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for versatile expansion (no GPU support)
  • High-speed USB-C and USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports
  • Integrated SD and CFexpress card readers for quick file transfers
  • DisplayPort 1.4 for 8K displays
  • SoftRAID software for easy RAID configuration
  • Efficient cooling with a 120mm fan
In the Box
  • (1) OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 External Storage Enclosure
  • (1) 0.7M Thunderbolt Cable
  • (1) External Power Cable
  • (2) Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
  • (1) Hex Key
  • (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
  • (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
More Information
SKU309331A
BrandsOWC
MPNOWCTB3F8H0C000
UPC810100982485
Product ConditionNew
Specifications
Key Specs
RAID Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 5 / JBOD / 0 / 1
Number of Bays 8x 2.5"/3.5" SATA (Unspecified Version), NVMe, SAS (Unspecified Version)
Inputs/Outputs 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s), 1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, 1x DisplayPort 1.4
Drives
RAID Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 5 / JBOD / 0 / 1
Transfer Rates 2750 MB/s
General
Media Card Slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress
PCI Expansion 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Occupied)
Software
OS Compatibility macOS 10.15 or Later
Security
Encryption No
Electrical
Input Power 12 VDC at 42 A, 100 to 240 VAC, 60 / 50 Hz at 4 to 8 A
PSU 1 x 504 W
Physical
Operating Conditions 42 to 67°F / 10 to 35°C at 8 to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions -40 to 300°F / -40 to 149°C at 5 to 95% Humidity
Certifications No
Cooling 1x 120 mm Fan
Dimensions 15.4 x 13.7 x 5.9" / 39 x 34.9 x 14.9 cm
Weight 20.3 lb / 9.2 kg
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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