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OWC ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 2TB)

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OWC ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 2TB)
Key Features
  • 8 x 2TB HDDs
  • 8 x 3.5/2.5" SATA Drive Bays
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Ports
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
Get enough drive space for your raw, 4K, large-format, and VR workflows with the ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array with from OWC / Other World Computing. Compatible with Windows and Mac systems, the ThunderBay 8 features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, which use USB Type-C connectors. There is also a DisplayPort 1.2 port for connecting to a 4K display.
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OWC ThunderBay 8 External HDD Overview

Get enough drive space for your raw, 4K, large-format, and VR workflows with the ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array with from OWC / Other World Computing. Compatible with Windows and Mac systems, the ThunderBay 8 features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, which use USB Type-C connectors. There is also a DisplayPort 1.2 port for connecting to a 4K display.

The ThunderBay 8 has eight drive bays, which support both 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives (2.5" HDDs do not need adapters). This particular ThunderBay 8 model comes with eight 2TB drives for 16TB of total storage capacity. The included drives are configured in RAID 5. Using the SoftRAID XT software, you can reconfigure these drives from RAID 5 to alternate configurations including RAID 0, 1, 4, 1+0, and JBOD.

General Features
Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that uses 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 a 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.
RAID & JBOD Support
The ThunderBay 8 comes preconfigured in RAID 5, but also supports RAID 0, 1, 4, and 1+0 as well as JBOD.
Cooling
The Thunderbay 8 uses an oversized 92mm fan to keep the drives running cool and reliably.
Multi-Drive
Daisy chain up to six ThunderBay 8s for more storage capabilities and increased performance or connect multiple ThunderBay 8s to multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports to achieve higher speeds.
UPC: 810586034463

OWC ThunderBay 8 External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
16 TB
Included Drives
8x 2 TB 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 5 / 0 / JBOD / 1 (Preconfigured in RAID 5)
Number of Bays
8x 2.5"/3.5" SATA
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)
1x DisplayPort 1.2
Drives
Storage Capacity
16 TB
Included Drives
8x 2 TB 3.5" HDD
RAID
Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 5 / 0 / JBOD / 1 (Preconfigured in RAID 5)
Transfer Rates
2586 MB/s (Read/Write)
General
Number of Bays
8x 2.5"/3.5" SATA
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)
1x DisplayPort 1.2
Media Card Slots
No
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 10
macOS 10.13
macOS 10.14
macOS 10.15
Security
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
Electrical
Input Power
115 to 230 VAC, 60 / 50 Hz at 1.8 to 3.5 A
Physical
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C 
Storage Conditions
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C 
Certifications
BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
Cooling
1x 92 mm Fan
Dimensions
10.2 x 9.4 x 7.1" / 26 x 24 x 18 cm
Weight
16.1 lb / 7.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
30.835 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.9 x 18.2 x 17"

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