OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array, Diskless

How can you meet your expanding storage needs while ensuring high-performance data transfer The ThunderBay 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array, Diskless, is your answer. Designed as a personal data center, this high-capacity storage solution is perfect for content creators, small business workgroups, and anyone dealing with large volumes of data.

This latest addition to the ThunderBay line, introduced in 2014, now offers eight drive bays that can accommodate either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs or SSDs in any combination. This allows for an impressive capacity of up to 160TB, making it an ideal solution for photo, film, and video editors dealing with RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows.

Need even more capacity The ThunderBay 8 allows for daisy-chaining up to six units together, providing a staggering 960TB of storage. This feature enables you to capture vast amounts of footage from multiple cameras or store extensive libraries of production work in a unified and reliable storage solution.

The ThunderBay 8 is not just about capacity; it's about speed too. With real-world tested speeds of up to 2,586MB/s and the ability to RAID together eight SSDs or HDDs, this device has the horsepower to meet high-bandwidth demands. Whether you're working on multi-stream 4K workflows or exporting and rendering footage with effects at full speed, the ThunderBay 8 ensures you stay ahead of your deadlines.

The ThunderBay 8 also includes SoftRAID, a user-friendly drive management system that allows you to maximize disk space, achieve the fastest access speeds, and protect against disk failure. With its easy setup, SoftRAID guides you through the entire process of creating RAID volumes, making it simple to customize your storage based on your specific needs.

Designed with a durable, field-tested aluminum body, the ThunderBay 8 is built to withstand both studio and on-location workflows. It also features a locking front panel and security slot on the backside, ensuring your data is as secure as in a bank vault.

The ThunderBay 8 is more than just a high-capacity, high-performance storage solution. With an extra Thunderbolt 3 port, you can attach a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays, or even place a USB-C device at the end of a daisy chain. This flexibility allows you to add more devices to your workflow and master any task at hand.

Every ThunderBay 8 undergoes OWC's multi-hour "burn-in" performance certification prior to shipping, ensuring that it arrives operating properly and ready for demanding use. Trust the ThunderBay 8 for your data storage and backup needs, and experience the difference in speed, capacity, and reliability.