OWC ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution 144TB

SKU: OWCTB38SRE14 MFR: OWCTB38SRE144
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Key Features

  • Harness the power of up to 160TB with this enterprise-class RAID external storage solution.
  • Experience blazing-fast data transfer rates up to 2419 MB/s with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.
  • Safeguard your critical data with multiple RAID levels for superior data redundancy.
  • Achieve seamless scalability; expand your storage as your professional needs evolve over time.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with robust data security features, ensuring your files are always protected.
  • Ideal for video editing, photography, and large databases needing high-speed hard drive arrays.
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OWC ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution Specifications

  • Housing Color

    Black

  • Housing Material

    Aluminum

  • Mac OS Compatibility

    macOS 10.12 Sierra (Not Applicable for 144TB & 160TB Storage)
    macOS 10.13 High Sierra
    macOS 10.14 Mojave
    macOS 10.15 Catalina
    macOS 11.x Big Sur
    macOS 12.x Monterey
    macOS 13.x Ventura

  • PC OS Compatibility

    Windows 10 64-bit Edition
    Windows 11

  • Number of Bays

    8

  • Available Capacity

    32TB, 48TB, 64TB, 96TB, 112TB, 128TB, 144TB, 160TB

  • Total Solution Cache Size

    32TB, 48TB, 64TB, 128TB, 144TB: 2048 MB
    96TB, 112TB, 160TB: 4096 MB

  • Standard Mechanism

    32TB: (8) 4.0TB Toshiba MD08ADA Series 7,200RPM Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
    48TB: (8) 6.0TB Seagate Exos 7E8 7,200RPM Self-Encrypting (SED) Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
    64TB: (8) 8.0TB Toshiba N300 Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Class NAS Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
    96TB: (8) 12.0TB Toshiba MG09ACA Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive with 512 MB cache

  • Standard Mechanism (Contd.)

    112TB: (8) 14.0TB Toshiba MG09ACA Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive with 512 MB cache
    128TB: (8) 16.0TB Seagate Exos X18 Enterprise 7,200RPM Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
    144TB: (8) 18.0TB Seagate Exos X18 Enterprise 7,200RPM Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
    160TB: (8) 20.0TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 7,200RPM Enterprise Class Hard Disk Drive with 512 MB cache

  • Plug and Play

    Yes

  • Hot Swap Support

    Yes

  • Boot Support

    Mac Only

  • Rotational Speed

    7,200RPM

  • Drive Interface

    SATA 6.0 Gb/s

  • RAID Capable

    Yes

  • Default RAID Level

    RAID 5

  • RAID Levels Supported

    RAID 0
    RAID 1
    RAID 0+1
    RAID 4
    RAID 5
    JBOD

  • RAID Features

    Software RAID

  • Device Ports

    1x Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
    1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
    1x DisplayPort Port

  • Display Support

    Up to Two 4K Displays @ 60Hz
    or One 5K Display @ 60Hz

  • Display Support by Port

    Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a Native Thunderbolt 3 Display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt Display or a USB-C Display Adapter
    DisplayPort 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60Hz

  • Data Transfer Rate (Max)

    Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)

  • Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)

    32TB: Up to 2085 MB/s
    48TB: Up to 1716 MB/s
    64TB: Up to 1928 MB/s
    96TB: Up to 1824 MB/s
    112TB: Up to 1878 MB/s
    128TB: Up to 2123 MB/s
    144TB & 160TB: Up to 2419 MB/s

  • Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)

    32TB: Up to 2317 MB/s
    48TB: Up to 2106 MB/s
    64TB: Up to 2140 MB/s
    96TB: Up to 2176 MB/s
    112TB: Up to 2221 MB/s
    128TB: Up to 1990 MB/s
    144TB & 160TB: Up to 2412 MB/s

  • Chipset

    Thunderbolt: 1x Intel JHL-6540
    SATA Controller: 2x JMicron JMB-585

  • Contact Start Stops

    600000 (Not Applicable for 64TB Storage)

  • Host Port Requirements

    Thunderbolt (USB-C) Port (Backward Compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)

  • Driver Required

    SoftRAID Only

  • Other Requirements

    SoftRAID XT works with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.

  • External Power Adapter

    No

  • Power Supply

    Internal UL-Listed Universal Auto-Switching Power Supply

  • AC Input

    90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 115V, 1.8A At 230V

  • DC Output

    +12V, 25A

  • Wattage

    300W

  • Cooling

    92mm Cooling Fan

  • Security Slot

    Yes

  • Power Button

    Yes

  • Power/Activity LED

    Yes

  • Certifications

    CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI

  • Altitude

    Operating: -1,000' to 10,000' (-304.8m to 3,048.0m)
    Non-Operating: -1,000' to 40,000' (-304.8m to 12,192.0m)

  • Humidity

    Operating: 8% to 90% Non-Condensing
    Non-Operating: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing

  • Noise

    Varies Depending on Drive Mechanism Installed

  • Ambient Temperature

    Operating: 41 Degree F to 95 Degree F (5 Degree C to 35 Degree C)
    Non-Operating: -4 Degree F to 140 Degree F (-20 Degree C to 60 Degree C)

  • Dimensions (H x L x W)

    7.1 x 9.4 x 10.2" (18 x 24 x 26cm)

  • Weight

    32TB: 28.48 lbs (12.9kg)
    48TB: 28.36 lbs (12.86kg)
    64TB, 96TB & 112TB: 28.84 lbs (13.1kg)
    128TB & 144TB: 27.95 lbs (12.7kg)
    160TB: 28.31 lbs (12.8kg)

  • UPC Code

    810100982430

16 Accessories for OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution

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  • Cables & Adapters (4)
  • Hubs (2)
  • Power Supply & Accessories (2)

About OWC ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution

This latest addition to the popular ThunderBay line, introduced in 2014, now offers eight drive bays for either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and/or SSDs in any combination. The OWC ThunderBay 8 is like a high-performance personal data center that offers multiple configuration options to suit ever-expanding storage needs. Photo, film and video editors can take advantage of the largest capacity desktop RAID storage solution we've ever offered to handle the voracious drive space appetite of RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows.

Conquer High Bandwidth Demands
With Thunderbolt 3 offering real-world transfer rates up to 2586MB/s and the ability to RAID together eight SSDs or HDDs, ThunderBay 8's rugged, field-tested aluminum design has the under-the-hood horsepower needed to conquer high-bandwidth requirements. You can even configure multiple ThunderBay 8 solutions connected via multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports on your Mac or PC to achieve exponential speed increases. Whatever your set up, when you're racing against a deadline, ThunderBay 8 puts you in the winner's circle.

Monstrous Capacity
Need even more capacity Daisy-chain up to six of these capacity behemoths together for up to a staggering 960TB. Now you can capture vast amounts of footage from multiple cameras or store vast libraries of production work with a unified and reliable storage solution.

SoftRAID: RAID Made Easy
Harness the full capability of your OWC drive array with the included SoftRAID XT, the most powerful, intuitive RAID management software on the market for macOS and Windows. SoftRAID's RAID creation and management technology has been finely tuned to perfection with over 20 years of development to provide rock solid protection of your data and optimize drive performance.

SoftRAID XT provides an unbeatable combination of speed, protection, and compatibility:
• Advanced: Create RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) arrays
• Protected: SoftRAID Monitor constantly watches your disks and alerts you if problems are detected
• Validated: Volume validation ensures sectors can be read and parity is correct
• Certified: Checks disks before use to ensure they are safe for data storage
• Vigilant: Error prediction helps protect against unexpected failure
• Universal: Move SoftRAID arrays seamlessly between Mac and PC2 with built-in OWC MacDrive technology

Beyond Hardware RAID
SoftRAID provides a level of storage performance that you simply can't get with hardware RAID. SoftRAID gives you increased power and control over your RAID drives and disks that hardware RAID can't deliver and doesn't lock you into technology that you can't upgrade or expand.

Swap and Identify Drives Easily
ThunderBay 8 makes it easy to keep large data sets organized for every project thanks to its eight hot swappable drive bays. Whether you're using 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and/or SSDs, the drives mount in alphabetically labeled trays for easy identification and are secured by a thumb screw. If you want the freedom to access an extensive collection of drives quickly, you can create a drive "bullpen" with additional OWC drive trays (sold separately).

As Secure as a Bank Vault
With a locking front panel and security slot on the backside, the ThunderBay 8 is like an ironclad vault l for your data. Plus, with front panel LEDs indicating the status of each drive, you'll know at a glance if your data is secure.

See More, Do More
ThunderBay 8 isn't just about high-capacity, high-performance storage. It's about giving you all the options you need to work at your best. Attach a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays. Place a USB 3.1 device at the end of a daisy chain. With an extra Thunderbolt 3 port, you have the flexibility to add more devices to your workflow and master any task at hand.

Secure Your Workflow with OWC ClingOn
Greatly reduce - if not eliminate - cable strain and accidental disconnects with the OWC ClingOn. These custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the ThunderBay 8's housing to secure your Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections and prevent work session interruption and possible data loss.

OWC ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution Features

  • Up to 2419MB/s peak performance (RAID 0)
  • Eight hot-swappable universal drive bays: mix or match 2.5-inch (no adapter needed) and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs
  • Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
  • See your work: DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting up to a 4K display
  • Daisy-chain expansion: second Thunderbolt 3 port for adding up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
  • Quick drive swaps: thumb screw release trays
  • Plug-and-play ready: no drivers needed and Includes Thunderbolt cable
  • Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows
  • OWC ClingOn ready: cable stabilizer prevents work session interruption and possible data loss

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Harness the power of up to 160TB with this enterprise-class RAID external storage solution.
  • Experience blazing-fast data transfer rates up to 2419 MB/s with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.
  • Safeguard your critical data with multiple RAID levels for superior data redundancy.
  • Achieve seamless scalability; expand your storage as your professional needs evolve over time.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with robust data security features, ensuring your files are always protected.
  • Ideal for video editing, photography, and large databases needing high-speed hard drive arrays.

What's in the box:

  • OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution
  • 29" Thunderbolt Cable
  • US Power Cable
  • 2x Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
  • SoftRAID XT Software
  • User Manual
  • OWC / Other World Computing 5 Year Limited Warranty