OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 4 4-Bay 96TB (4x24TB) Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Enterprise Edition Array, Black

OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 4

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OWC ThunderBay 4 4-Bay 96TB (4x24TB) Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Edition Array

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OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 4 

Explore the OWC ThunderBay 4 96TB RAID 5 array. High-speed Thunderbolt 3, 7200RPM drives, & robust data redundancy. Shop now for reliable storage solutions!

Before you embark on your next creative project, consider the OWC ThunderBay 4 4-Bay 96TB Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Enterprise Edition Array. This high-performance storage solution offers unparalleled speed, capacity, and configuration flexibility, all within a compact desktop footprint. Designed to meet the demanding needs of content creators, the ThunderBay 4 has been a top-selling RAID storage solution for over a decade, providing reliable performance for tasks ranging from everyday file storage and backup to managing multi-stream compressed 4K video.With the ThunderBay 4, you can choose a preconfigured solution to start working immediately or opt for a DIY kit to add your own HDDs or SSDs. This device supports configuration with OWC SoftRAID or your preferred RAID software, allowing you to achieve optimal performance and data redundancy. Expand your storage capabilities by connecting additional ThunderBay 4 units or other Thunderbolt storage devices via the second Thunderbolt port.Experience real-world speeds of up to 1527MB/s, making it easy to handle video editing, audio production, photo editing, and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. The ThunderBay 4 is bundled with OWC SoftRAID, the fastest and most flexible RAID tool available, supporting RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) configurations. It also offers compatibility with Apple RAID and Microsoft Disk Manager.With a massive storage capacity of up to 96TB, the ThunderBay 4 empowers you to access, backup, and push your creative boundaries. Daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 4 units or other Thunderbolt storage devices for even greater capacity. This makes it an ideal solution for individual content creators, filmmakers, audio editors, musicians, producers, photographers, and small production companies.Gone are the days of dealing with scattered external drives. Simply connect the ThunderBay 4's Thunderbolt cable to your notebook to access files quickly while simultaneously charging your device. SoftRAID-equipped models provide peace of mind by monitoring the health status of your drives, ensuring data safety.The ThunderBay 4 is fully compatible with both Mac (including Intel-based and the latest Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 machines) and Windows PCs, offering fast data access, enormous storage capacity, and centralized file location. Its reputation for reliability ensures your data is protected today and tomorrow, eliminating the fear of costly slowdowns or data loss.OWC's commitment to excellence means the ThunderBay 4 is continually refined to meet the diverse needs of content creators. Merge four drives in a RAID 0 for significant performance and capacity gains, or use RAID 5 for data protection. Choose a DIY kit to add your own SATA SSDs for ultimate speed. With SoftRAID, you have access to the world's fastest and most flexible RAID management tool, complete with predictive health monitoring and seamless cross-platform sharing.The ThunderBay 4's design prioritizes quiet and secure operation, featuring heat-dissipating aluminum housing, "flow-thru" venting, a low-turbulence fan, and vibration-absorbing feet. A locking faceplate and security slot keep your data safe. The extra Thunderbolt port opens up a world of workflow possibilities, allowing you to connect a 5K Thunderbolt display, two 4K displays, or a USB-C device at the end of a daisy chain.Every ThunderBay 4 undergoes OWC's rigorous "burn-in" performance certification before shipping, ensuring it arrives ready for demanding use. The package includes a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt Cable, with additional lengths available to suit your workflow needs. For added stability, OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) can be used to reduce cable strain in high-traffic environments.Choose the OWC ThunderBay 4 for a storage solution that delivers speed, capacity, and reliability, empowering you to create without compromise.

I was replacing an old Mac Pro tower with a new computer that is all display, but no room for storage. I had 4 hard drives inside the old tower, so I put them all into the new OWC enclosure.

The build of the enclosure is excellent. Very solid with lots of vibration dampening.

I migrated my old data from my old bootable hard disk to the new SSD via the Thunderbolt 3 connection. It took about 5 hrs. to transfer 1 TB of data. The Thunderbolt 3 is rated at 40Gb/s. The migration assistant displayed the speed of flow which ran between 35 Gb and 59 Gb. It produced all it was advertised to do.

Noise?. The fan does make some noise. It's not bad. The hard drives themselves make most of the noise as they read or write. The enclosure sits on a desk about two feet from either myself or the computer, so there is going to be some sound.

I'm really happy with it and definitely say it's worth a look.

OWC ThunderBay 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Enclosure

After two data recoveries from my external hard drive  for my pics nearly lost as a result of crashes/ accidental drops . I needed a better system.
I was able to recover my images, but at a cost.  

I now have comfort and confidence my images will be safe.  Though costly, but as I have said- it's cheaper than a data recovery  ( I was lucky to get them back. )  I no longer worry about losing my pics. Peace of mind is priceless.

PEACE OF MIND

This thing is amazing! I mainly shoot photos but I'm moving into video and my single disk USB 3.0 external (Lacie porche 4tb) was not fast enough for my needs. I first tried out a Mediasonic proraid 4, loading it with four Toshiba 3tb 7200rpm drives in raid 5 and I just wasn't happy with the speeds I was getting in Black magic's speed test. I sent it back and bought this OWC Thunderbay. The Proraid 4 is fine for photos and backup but for speed, the Thunderbay is 2 or 3 times faster. Yes, this is way 2 or 3 times more expensive but you are paying for speed and getting a bonus in the quality of the product. The thunderbay is a very solid build. I raid 5 with the the same drives I got around 200mbps read and write in the Proraid4, in the OWC Thunderbay 4, I'm getting about 520-530mbps.The software was easy to use as well. Only took about 10mins to install the drives and set up the raid 5 once I figured out where the softraid app was.  I definitely recommend this enclosure to anyone working with photos and video. Excellent storage solution.

Super fast!

This is really the best option for those editing on a Mac. No only do you get speeds that are slightly faster than the average SSD, you also get MUCH more storage capacity AND data protection. In my tests with the 20TB version I get about 505MB/s write and 580MB/s read. It's setup from the factory in Raid5 so you don't have to initialize the drives which saves time. In Raid 5 mode (best mode) you get 15TB of usable space as 5TB is setup for data protection. If one of the drives ever dies you slide it out and replace with a new one and you won't loose any data. 

I've been suggesting these to people for over a year now and I'm going to keep doing so. I have a video review of this drive on YouTube if you want to see it in action, speed tests, unboxing, and daisy chaining to a display just do a search for Max Yuryev Thunderbay and you'll find it. The 1.5 to 2.5 times as much. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a fast and reliable drive.

OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay 4 4-Bay 96TB (4x24TB) Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Enterprise Edition Array, Black

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