OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8  Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT
OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8  Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT
OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8  Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT
OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8  Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT
OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8  Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT
OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8  Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT
OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8  Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT

OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT

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OWC 144TB ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with Enterprise Drives and SoftRAID XT

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Like a Data Center on Your Desk
 

  • Pro-grade transfer speeds: up to 2419MB/s peak performance (RAID 0)
  • Eight hot-swappable universal drive bays: mix or match 2.5-inch (no adapter needed) and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs
  • Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
  • See your work: DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting up to a 4K display
  • Daisy-chain expansion: second Thunderbolt 3 port for adding up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
  • Quick drive swaps: thumb screw release trays
  • Plug-and-play ready: no drivers needed and includes Thunderbolt cable
  • Thunderbolt certified: for Mac and Windows
  • OWC ClingOn ready: cable stabilizer prevents work session interruption and possible data loss
  • 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty

 

This latest addition to the popular ThunderBay line, introduced in 2014, now offers eight drive bays for either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and/or SSDs in any combination. The OWC ThunderBay 8 is like a high-performance personal data center that offers multiple configuration options to suit ever-expanding storage needs. Photo, film and video editors can take advantage of the largest capacity desktop RAID storage solution we’ve ever offered to handle the voracious drive space appetite of RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows.


Conquer High Bandwidth Demands
With Thunderbolt 3 offering real-world transfer rates up to 2586MB/s and the ability to RAID together eight SSDs or HDDs, ThunderBay 8’s rugged, field-tested aluminum design has the under-the-hood horsepower needed to conquer high-bandwidth requirements. You can even configure multiple ThunderBay 8 solutions connected via multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports on your Mac or PC to achieve exponential speed increases. Whatever your set up, when you’re racing against a deadline, ThunderBay 8 puts you in the winner’s circle.


Monstrous Capacity
Need even more capacity? Daisy-chain up to six of these capacity behemoths together for up to a staggering 960TB. Now you can capture vast amounts of footage from multiple cameras or store vast libraries of production work with a unified and reliable storage solution.


SoftRAID: RAID Made Easy
Harness the full capability of your OWC drive array with the included SoftRAID XT, the most powerful, intuitive RAID management software on the market for macOS and Windows. SoftRAID’s RAID creation and management technology has been finely tuned to perfection with over 20 years of development to provide rock solid protection of your data and optimize drive performance.
SoftRAID XT provides an unbeatable combination of speed, protection, and compatibility:

  • Advanced: Create RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) arrays
  • Protected: SoftRAID Monitor constantly watches your disks and alerts you if problems are detected
  • Validated: Volume validation ensures sectors can be read and parity is correct
  • Certified: Checks disks before use to ensure they are safe for data storage
  • Vigilant: Error prediction helps protect against unexpected failure
  • Universal: Move SoftRAID arrays seamlessly between Mac and PC2 with built-in OWC MacDrive technology
     

 

Beyond Hardware RAID
SoftRAID provides a level of storage performance that you simply can’t get with hardware RAID. SoftRAID gives you increased power and control over your RAID drives and disks that hardware RAID can’t deliver and doesn’t lock you into technology that you can’t upgrade or expand.
 


Swap and Identify Drives Easily
ThunderBay 8 makes it easy to keep large data sets organized for every project thanks to its eight hot swappable drive bays. Whether you’re using 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and/or SSDs, the drives mount in alphabetically labeled trays for easy identification and are secured by a thumb screw. If you want the freedom to access an extensive collection of drives quickly, you can create a drive “bullpen” with additional OWC drive trays (sold separately).


As Secure as a Bank Vault
With a locking front panel and security slot on the backside, the ThunderBay 8 is like an ironclad vault l for your data. Plus, with front panel LEDs indicating the status of each drive, you’ll know at a glance if your data is secure.


See More, Do More
ThunderBay 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 3.1 device at the end of a daisy chain. With an extra Thunderbolt 3 port, you have the flexibility to add more devices to your workflow and master any task at hand.


Secure Your Workflow with OWC ClingOn
Greatly reduce — if not eliminate — cable strain and accidental disconnects with the OWC ClingOn. These custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the ThunderBay 8's housing to secure your Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections and prevent work session interruption and possible data loss.

Number of Bays

  • 8
     

Total Capacity

  • 144.0TB
     

Total Solution Cache Size

  • 2048 MB
     

Standard Mechanism

  • (8) 18.0TB Toshiba N300 Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Class NAS Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
    *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
     

Plug and Play

  • Yes
     

Hot Swap Support

  • Yes
     

Boot Support

  • Mac only
     

Rotational Speed

  • 7,200RPM
     

Drive Interface

  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s
     

RAID Capable

  • Yes
     

Default RAID Level

  • RAID 5
     

RAID Levels Supported

  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 0+1
  • RAID 4
  • RAID 5
  • JBOD
     

RAID Features

  • Software RAID
     

Device Ports

  • (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
  • (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
  • (1) DisplayPort Port
     

Display Support

  • Up to two 4K displays @ 60Hz,
  • or one 5K display @ 60Hz
     

Display Support by Port
 

  • Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
  • DisplayPort 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60Hz
     

Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)

  • Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
     

Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)

  • Up to 2419 MB/s
     

Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
 

  • Up to 2412 MB/s
     

Chipset

  • Thunderbolt: (1) Intel JHL-6540
  • SATA Controller: (2) JMicron JMB-585
     

Contact Start Stops

  • 600,000

 

Host Port Requirements

  • Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)
     

Mac OS Compatibility

  • 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
  • macOS 14.x Sonoma
     

PC OS Compatibility

  • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
  • Windows 11
     

Driver Required

  • SoftRAID Only
     

Other Requirements

  • SoftRAID XT works with macOS 10.14 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.
     

External Power Adapter

  • No
     

Power Supply

  • Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
     

AC Input

  • 90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 115V, 1.8A At 230V
     

DC Output

  • +12V, 25A
     

Wattage

  • 300W
     

Cooling

  • (1) 92mm cooling fan
     

Security Slo

  • Yes
     

Power Button

  • Yes
     

Power/Activity LED

  • Yes
     

Housing Color

  • Black
     

Housing Material

  • Aluminum
     

Dimensions

  • Height: 18.0 cm (7.1 in)
  • Length: 24.0 cm (9.4 in)
  • Width: 26.0 cm (10.2 in)
     

Weight

  • 13.1 kg (28.84 lbs)
     

Certifications

  • CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
     

Ambient Temperature

  • Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
  • Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
     

Altitude

  • Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
  • Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
     

Humidity

  • Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
  • Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
     

Noise

  • Varies depending on drive mechanism installed

  • (1) OWC ThunderBay 8 External Storage Solution
  • (1) 0.7M (29") Thunderbolt Cable
  • (1) US Power Cable
  • (2) Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
  • (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBay 8
  • (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC ThunderBay 8
  • (1) OWC SoftRAID XT Software Bundle
  • (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID XT
  • (1) Manual & User Guide for OWC SoftRAID XT
  • 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty


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