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Review Summary
Black
Aluminum
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
Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Windows 11
8
32TB, 48TB, 64TB, 96TB, 112TB, 128TB, 144TB, 160TB
32TB, 48TB, 64TB, 128TB, 144TB: 2048 MB
96TB, 112TB, 160TB: 4096 MB
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
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
Yes
Yes
Mac Only
7,200RPM
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Yes
RAID 5
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 0+1
RAID 4
RAID 5
JBOD
Software RAID
1x Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
1x DisplayPort Port
Up to Two 4K Displays @ 60Hz
or One 5K Display @ 60Hz
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
Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
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
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
Thunderbolt: 1x Intel JHL-6540
SATA Controller: 2x JMicron JMB-585
600000 (Not Applicable for 64TB Storage)
Thunderbolt (USB-C) Port (Backward Compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
SoftRAID Only
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.
No
Internal UL-Listed Universal Auto-Switching Power Supply
90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 115V, 1.8A At 230V
+12V, 25A
300W
92mm Cooling Fan
Yes
Yes
Yes
CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
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)
Operating: 8% to 90% Non-Condensing
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
Varies Depending on Drive Mechanism Installed
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)
7.1 x 9.4 x 10.2" (18 x 24 x 26cm)
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)
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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.