This ThunderBay 6 48TB 6-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array from OWC / Other World Computing is pre-configured with six 8TB 7200 rpm drives set up in RAID 5 for data redundancy via SoftRAID XT software. With two Thunderbolt 3 port featuring transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s, it's suitable for a wide variety of workflows such as video and photo editing, audio production, and much more. If needed, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity also supports daisy-chaining with up to six devices as well as DisplayPort-equipped displays. Using the SoftRAID XT software, you can reconfigure these drives from RAID 5 to alternate configurations including RAID 0, 1, 4, and JBOD.
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.
Optional NVMe M.2 SSD Storage
For improved performance, you can install an optional NVMe M.2 SSD. The NMVe protocol offers improved efficiency, suitable for the fast transfer rates of SSDs.