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Key Features
- 128TB (8 x 16TB HDDs)
- 8 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays
- NVMe and SATA III Drive Interfaces
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD
Bring flexible storage to your setup with with the ThunderBay Flex 8 128TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from OWC. Designed to streamline production workflows, this RAID array features eight 2.5/3.5" drive bays, each preinstalled with a 16TB HDD. Preconfigured in RAID 5, the ThunderBay Flex 8 also supports 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD modes, allowing you to choose between speed or data redundancy. Thunderbolt 3 and SATA III interfaces as well as 7200 rpm HDD speeds ensure fast data access to make short work of video editing, VFX, digital imaging, and more. The 120mm cooling fan prevents overheating, and a lockable bay door and Kensington Lock slot ensure security.
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Is it possible to d-chain an existing Thunderbolt ...
Is it possible to d-chain an existing Thunderbolt 2 6HDD to this OWC unit?
Yes, you would be able to daisy-chain this OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 64TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 8TB HDDs) other Thunderbolt devices.
Date published: 2021-12-18
Does this one with OWC's standard 5 year ...
Does this one with OWC's standard 5 year warranty?
Yes, this item comes with OWC's Limited 5 Year Warranty.
Date published: 2021-12-18
what it the acoustic noise leavels?
what it the acoustic noise leavels?
The manufacturer does not specify the noise level of this RAID array.
Date published: 2021-10-13
About the Flex 8 options with hardware RAID: ...
About the Flex 8 options with hardware RAID:
What's the exact make & model of the hardware RAID card/controller included?
The Areca ARC-1226-8i is the make and model of the hardware RAID controller used in the OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 96TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 12TB HDDs).
Date published: 2025-09-10
What are people putting in the PCIe slot?
What are people putting in the PCIe slot?
I use a Blackmagic Design Decklink 4k.
Date published: 2023-02-22
Will this work with new M1 Mac Processors?
Will this work with new M1 Mac Processors?
Yes, thee OWC Thunderbay Flex 8 will work with M1 Mac computers.
Date published: 2022-08-08
How easy is it to configure this system for RAID ...
How easy is it to configure this system for RAID 1?
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 64TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 8TB HDDs), B&H # OWTB3F80D064, uses a software RAID controller that can be managed and configured on your computer with SoftRAID.
Date published: 2024-12-10
got any specific hard drive can used in this?? or ...
got any specific hard drive can used in this?? or can put any brand of hard drive??
You can use any brand of 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive in the OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 64TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 8TB HDDs).
Date published: 2023-01-06