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OWC ThunderBay 8 96TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 12TB)

BH #OWTB38SRT096 • MFR #OWCTB38SRT096
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OWC ThunderBay 8 96TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array (8 x 12TB)
Key Features
  • 8 x 12TB 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 96TB 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 96TB 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 12TB drives for 96TB 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.

OWC ThunderBay 8 External HDD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
96 TB
Included Drives
8 x 12 TB 3.5" HDD
Interface
SATA
Number of Bays
8 x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s))
1 x DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.2)
RAID
RAID 0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD
Drives
Storage Capacity
96 TB
Included Drives
8 x 12 TB 3.5" HDD
Initial RAID Configuration
RAID 5
Interface
SATA
General
Number of Bays
8 x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s))
1 x DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.2)
Compatible Drive Interface
SATA
Form Factor
Desktop
RAID
RAID 0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD
Hot-Swap Support
Yes
Transfer Rates
2586 MB/s (Read/Write)
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 10
macOS 10.13
macOS 10.14
macOS 10.15
*As of February, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Security
Security Features
Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
Electrical
AC Input Power
115 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 1.8 to 3.5 A
Power Source
Internal Power Supply
Environmental
Operating Temperature
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Certifications
BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
Physical
Status Monitoring
LED Indicator
Cooling
1 x 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
31.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18 x 17.8 x 16.5"

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