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Review Summary
Black
Aluminum
4
32TB, 56TB, 80TB, 64TB
32TB: 1024 MB
56TB & 80TB: 2048 MB
32TB: 4x 8.0TB Toshiba N300 Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Class NAS Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
56TB: 4x 14.0TB Toshiba MG09ACA Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive with 512 MB cache
80TB: 4x 20.0TB Toshiba MG10 Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive with 512 MB cache
Yes
Yes
7,200RPM
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Yes
RAID 5
JBOD
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 4
RAID 5
RAID 10
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
Maximum: Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
32TB: Up to 1083 MB/s
56TB: Up to 1161 MB/s
80TB: Up to 1167 MB/s
64TB: Up to 1127 MB/s
32TB: Up to 1164 MB/s
56TB: Up to 1184 MB/s
80TB: Up to 1060 MB/s
64TB: Up to 1122 MB/s
SATA Controller: 2x ASM1062
Thunderbolt 3: 1x Intel DSL6540
600000
Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
macOS 10.12 Sierra
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
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
100-230V
OWCMNEPWR3PUS (sold separately)
1x 92mm Temperature-controlled cooling fan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Operating: 50 Degree F to 95 Degree F (10 Degree C to 35 Degree C)
Non-Operating: -40 Degree F to 149 Degree F (-40 Degree C to 65 Degree C)
Operating: -1,000 to 10,000' (-304.8 to 3,048.0m)
Non-Operating: -1,000 to 40,000' (-304.8 to 12,192.0m)
Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
7 x 9.6 x 5.3" (17.7 x 24.5 x 13.5cm)
8.60 lbs (3.9kg)
810586034807
What makes the OWC ThunderBay 4 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution a standout choice for professionals is its enhanced internals, superior performance, and unmatched flexibility. As OWC's flagship RAID powerhouse, it has been meticulously redesigned to leverage the exceptional speed and power of the Thunderbolt 3 interface. With a massive storage capacity of up to 80TB, this external storage solution is now faster, cooler, and quieter than ever before.
Featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a DisplayPort 1.2, the ThunderBay 4 maximizes the potential of four 3.5-inch or four 2.5-inch drives without the need for adapters. Its ultra-quiet, heat-dissipating aluminum chassis ensures optimal performance while maintaining a sleek and professional appearance. Whether you choose the RAID-ready configuration or opt for the RAID 5 setup, you can edit, experiment, create, and design with ease. This storage solution is perfect for enhancing your 2K, 4K, and audio production workflows, allowing you to edit, view, stream, and produce more efficiently.
The ThunderBay 4 significantly boosts editing capabilities in video applications such as Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and Avid Media Composer. It also empowers greater audio production capabilities in software like Avid Pro Tools and Logic Pro X. For photographers, it facilitates editing large photos in Adobe Photoshop and browsing extensive photo libraries in Apple Aperture and Adobe Lightroom. With a RAID 5 array, you benefit from data redundancy alongside outstanding performance, ensuring your projects are secure and swiftly completed.
The OWC ThunderBay 4 is designed for seamless integration with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 systems, thanks to its Thunderbolt 3 backward compatibility. By adding a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, you can easily incorporate this storage solution into any workflow, regardless of the interface or speed required. Additionally, the Thunderbolt ports support daisy-chaining of up to six devices per port, expanding your laptop or desktop's peripheral capabilities.
Included with the ThunderBay 4 is SoftRAID, a comprehensive drive management tool that simplifies the creation of RAID volumes. With SoftRAID's intuitive setup, you can maximize disk space, achieve the fastest access speeds, and protect against disk failure with plug-and-play simplicity. OWC enclosures come with the XT version of SoftRAID, which is fully featured and designed exclusively for OWC solutions.
For professionals engaged in finishing and mastering, creating proxies, or working with cutting-edge VFX and AR, the OWC ThunderBay 4 offers dependable technology that keeps pace with demanding workflows. Delivering processing speeds up to 2800MB/s and supporting all five levels of RAID, this storage solution provides the freedom to daisy-chain and hot-swap, ensuring your workflow and storage needs are comprehensively met.