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OWC ThunderBay 4 JBOD Specifications

  • Software Requirements

    macOS 10.12.2 or later
    Windows 10 or later

  • Hardware Requirements

    Mac or PC featuring Thunderbolt 3 interface
    Mac or PC featuring Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 interface

  • Interface (Chipset)

    (2) Thunderbolt 3 (Intel DSL6540)
    (1) DisplayPort

  • Max Transfer Rate

    Thunderbolt 3: 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)

  • JBOD / RAID Support

    JBOD: Utilize each of the four drives independently
    RAID: Use any Software RAID of your choice to setup the ThunderBay 4 for multi-drive performance or data redundancy
    Includes SoftRAID Lite with support for RAID 0 and 1. Upgrade option for RAID 4, 5, 1+0 capability

  • Initial Configuration

    RAID 0

  • Standard Mechanism

    4x 5.0TB Toshiba MD04ACA Series Hard Disk Drives

  • Performance

    Read: Up to 1527MB/s

  • Kensington Lock Slot

    Yes

  • LED

    Yes (Power and disk activity)

  • Plug and Play

    Yes

  • Power supply

    AC input: 100 - 230V

  • Operating Temperature

    10 to 35 deg. C (50 to 95 deg. F)

  • Non-Operating Temperature

    -40 to 65 deg. C (-40 to 149 deg. F)

  • Dimensions (HxWxL)

    7 x 5.3 x 9.6" (17.78 x 13.46 x 24.38cm)

  • Weight

    5.7kg (12.57 lbs)

  • UPC Code

    812437029611

About OWC ThunderBay 4 JBOD

The Speed You Need
All New Design for Power and Performance
ThunderBay 4, OWC's flagship 4-bay RAID ready powerhouse is bigger and faster than ever before. Now with the unbelievable performance of Thunderbolt 3 - up to 1527MB/s sustained performance - it's the ultimate workhorse external storage solution. Not only faster, the new ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 3 is now natively compatible with both 2.5" and 3.5" drives and with a redesigned chassis, it's even cooler and quieter too. Add vast amounts of high-performance storage with ThunderBay 4. Utilize each of the four internal drives independently or use the software RAID of your choice to setup a multi-drive array for high performance or data redundancy.

• Dedicated DisplayPort 1.2 port
• Up to 1527MB/s sustained performance
• Works with 3.5" or 2.5" drives - no adapter needed
• Ultra quiet, heat dissipating aluminum chassis
• Rigorously pre-tested with multi-hour burn-in
• Plug and play RAID Ready

Edit, Experiment, Create, Design
Designed with performance in mind and engineered to harness the power of Thunderbolt 3, ThunderBay 4 is an incredibly flexible external solution with the throughput to support multi-stream compressed 4K video and other bandwidth-intensive operations. Highly configurable to perfectly match your performance needs. Use each drive independently or in the RAID configuration of your choice for the optimal balance of performance and data-redundancy. Get the most out of your storage, take the brakes off your workflow and do more with a ThunderBay 4.

Certified and Tested
Each ThunderBay 4 undergoes OWC's multi-hour drive "burn-in" performance certification procedure prior to shipping. This ensures your ThunderBay 4 arrives operating properly, ready for demanding use.

Backed by OWC
You can rely on OWC's award-winning U.S.-based support for the ThunderBay 4 solution. Plus, ThunderBay 4 comes with an OWC Limited Warranty.

4 drive bays plus so much more
Time-Tested Cooling
Built on OWC's time-tested enclosure cooling technology, ThunderBay 4 utilizes an open "flow-thru" vented design with an oversized 92 mm, low-turbulence, noise-quieting fan to keep the drives running cool and reliably.

Multi-Drive
Daisy-chain up to six ThunderBay 4s for massive storage capabilities and increased performance or connect multiple ThunderBay 4s to multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports to achieve exponential speed capabilities.

Vibration Dampened
ThunderBay 4's drive isolating design reduces sonic resonance and is aided by over-sized, rugged, vibration-absorbing, non-skid feet.

DisplayPort 1.2 Support
Dual Thunderbolt ports let you connect the display of your choice that your computer can support, including 4K displays.

OWC Thunderbolt Cable
ThunderBay 4 comes with a 2.0 meter certified OWC Thunderbolt 3 cable, with other lengths from 0.5 meter to 2.0 meters available separately.

What's in the box:

  • OWC ThunderBay 4 20TB (4x 5TB)
  • 2.0m Thunderbolt 3 Cable
  • External Power Cable
  • 2x Security Keys
  • ThunderBay 4 Quick Start Guide
  • SoftRAID XT Lite
  • SoftRAID XT Lite Quick Start Guide
  • Utility Software Bundle for Mac and PC
  • OWC 3 Year Limited Warranty