Name: OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 8 8-Bay 48TB (8x6TB) Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 External Storage Solution with SoftRAID
Brand: OWC / Other World Computing
SKU: OWCTB38SRT48
Price: 2999.99 USD
Availability: BackOrder

OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 8 8-Bay 48TB (8x6TB) Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 External Storage Solution with SoftRAID

OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 8

OWC / Other World Computing

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OWC ThunderBay 8 8-Bay 48TB Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 External Storage Solution

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OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 8 

Get OWC ThunderBay 8 48TB RAID 5 for fast, secure storage. 7200RPM, Thunderbolt 3. Ideal for scalability & reliability. Shop now for peak performance!

Pro Storage Built by Creators for CreatorsWe understand your needs as a creative professional, and we understand that every project is unique. We designed ThunderBay 8 with the speed, capacity, and flexibility to adapt to your evolving needs. Whether you're changing cameras from a Sony FX9 to a Canon C300 or RED KOMODO, ThunderBay 8 has you covered.The Storage Epicenter to Build Your Creative CareerWork FasterUp to 2586MB/s real-world speed for up to 8K multi-stream video editing and AR/VR workflows.Work BiggerAccess, backup, and archive up to 160TB of irreplaceable footage, images, and files on either HDD or SSD storage.Built for RAIDBundled with OWC SoftRAID; the fastest and most flexible RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) tool. Also supports Apple RAID and Microsoft Disk Manager.ExpansiveDaisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 or other Thunderbolt storage devices via the second Thunderbolt port.The Pro Storage ChoiceVideo Editors, Colorists, VFX Compositors, DITs, Music Artists, and more...Mac-Ready Across the BoardThunderBay 8 checks all the functional boxes to make you a more efficient content creator: lightning-fast data access, massive capacity, centralized file location and it works with Macs ( Intel-based as well as the latest Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 machines) and Windows PCs. What makes ThunderBay 8 the best 8 bay storage solution available is its ability to give you peace of mind your data is safely protected today and tomorrow. Gone is the fear of a costly slow down - or gulp - losing irreplaceable data because you didn't select the right RAID solution.The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet.SoftRAID is the world's fastest and most flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC. OWC enclosures include 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium.&#149; High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes&#149; Predictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure - provided on your computer and remotely&#149; Seamless Cross-Platform Sharing with support for Apple-formatted APFS and HFS+ SoftRAID volumes between Mac and Windows at no additional cost&#149; 35+ Years of Experience of Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues&#149; And many more unique featuresDaisy-Chain PossibilitiesThunderBay 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-C device at the end of a daisy chain. With an extra Thunderbolt port, you have the flexibility to add to your daisy-chain and master any task at hand.A Data Safe-HouseWith a locking front panel and backside security slot, the ThunderBay 8 is like a safe house for precious data. Additionally, implementing a redundant RAID setup, such as RAID 5 on SoftRAID, will protect against data loss from disk failure.Professional Grade = Ready to WorkWe understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That's why every ThunderBay 8 undergoes OWC's multi-hour "burn-in" performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures your ThunderBay 8 arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.OWC Thunderbolt Cable IncludedOWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock comes with a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt Cable. But if your workflow demands a different length to make the connection, OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cables are the perfect choice.Stabilize Thunderbolt and USB-C CablesActive workspaces expose gear to bumps, shoves, or even the random tail wag from a pet. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the OWC Dock or OWC Drive housing to reduce - if not completely eliminate - cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with confidence even in the highest traffic environments.

OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 8 8-Bay 48TB (8x6TB) Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 External Storage Solution with SoftRAID

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