OWC ThunderBay 4 2TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 0 Array (4 x 480GB)

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OWC ThunderBay 4 2TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 0 Array (4 x 480GB)
Key Features
  • 4 x 480GB SATA III 2.5" SSDs
  • 4 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA III 6 Gb/s Drive Bays
  • Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Interface
  • RAID 0, 1, and JBOD
Add RAID 0 storage to your Mac or Windows computer with the ThunderBay 4 2TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 0 Array from OWC / Other World Computing. As you can guess from its name, the ThunderBay 4 features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, which utilize the USB Type-C connector. There is also a DisplayPort 1.2 port for connecting up to a 4K display.
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OWC ThunderBay 4 External HDD Overview

Add RAID 0 storage to your Mac or Windows computer with the ThunderBay 4 2TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 0 Array from OWC / Other World Computing. As you can guess from its name, the ThunderBay 4 features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, which utilize the USB Type-C connector. There is also a DisplayPort 1.2 port for connecting up to a 4K display.

The ThunderBay 4 has four drive bays, which supports both 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives (2.5" HDDs do not need adapters). This particular ThunderBay 4 model comes with four 480GB 3.5" 7200 rpm drives for a total of 2TB storage capacity. The included drives are configured in RAID 0. RAID 0 stripes all the drives in the array together so a RAID 0's read and write speeds will be nearly as fast as the combined speed of all the drives in it. Please note that RAID 0 does not offer data redundancy. If you want that, you can use the Disk Management utility in Windows or the included SoftRAID Lite software to format the ThunderBay 4 to RAID 1. This RAID array is compatible with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10 and later.

General Features
Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port. Please note, a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 3 host connection is required.
RAID & JBOD Support
The ThunderBay 4 comes pre-configured in RAID 0, but also supports RAID 1 and JBOD.

Please note that the included SoftRAID license provides 3 years of coverage.

Time-Tested Cooling
Built on OWC's time-tested enclosure cooling technology, the Thunderbay 4 utilizes an open "flow-thru" vented design with an over-sized 92mm, low turbulence, noise-quieting fan to keep the drives running cool and reliably.
Multi-Drive
Daisy-chain up to six ThunderBay 4s for more storage capabilities and increased performance, or connect multiple ThunderBay 4s to multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports to achieve higher speed capabilities.
Vibration Dampened
The 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
The ThunderBay 4 comes with a certified OWC Thunderbolt 3 cable.

OWC ThunderBay 4 External HDD Specs

Key Specs
RAID
Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / JBOD (Preconfigured in RAID 5)
Number of Bays
4x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)
Drives
RAID
Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / JBOD (Preconfigured in RAID 5)
General
Number of Bays
4x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)
PCI Expansion
No
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 or Later
macOS 10.12 or Later
Security
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot
Electrical
Input Power
100 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Physical
Operating Conditions
50 to 95°F / 10 to 35°C
Storage Conditions
-40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C
Certifications
No
Cooling
1x 92 mm Fan
Dimensions
9.6 x 7 x 5.3" / 243.8 x 177.8 x 134.6 mm
Weight
12.6 lb / 5.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.755 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.9 x 10.4 x 8.6"

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