Overview:

The OWC ThunderBay 8 is the ultimate external storage solution for video editors, photographers, audio engineers, and digital content creators who demand reliability, speed, and capacity. With eight hot-swappable bays supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs or SSDs, it offers unmatched flexibility for building your ideal storage workflow. Capable of delivering up to 2586MB/s real-world transfer speeds, ThunderBay 8 easily handles 4K and 8K multi-stream editing, AR/VR workloads, and massive media libraries-directly from the enclosure. Whether you're working with RAW photos in Lightroom or high-resolution video in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, this enclosure keeps up with your demands.

Designed with professionals in mind, the ThunderBay 8 works seamlessly with RAID management software, including OWC SoftRAID, Apple RAID, and Windows Disk Manager. Achieve data redundancy and speed through flexible RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0 configurations, making it ideal for both speed-focused editing and mission-critical data protection. With dual Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) ports, you can daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 units or Thunderbolt devices, or even connect high-resolution 5K or dual 4K displays. It's more than storage-it's a central hub for your entire creative workstation.

The ThunderBay 8 is engineered for long-term durability and peace of mind. It includes a locking front panel and rear security slot, ensuring your data stays safe whether in the studio or on location. Internally, a 300W UL-listed power supply keeps your drives running smoothly, while the enclosure's precision-machined aluminum body helps dissipate heat. With dual smart temperature-controlled fans, your storage stays cool and quiet-even under prolonged workloads. Whether you're working on a feature film, a massive music archive, or multi-cam productions, ThunderBay 8 has the power and protection your data deserves.

From macOS Mojave to Sequoia and Windows 10 through Windows 11 and Server 2022, the OWC ThunderBay 8 is ready to integrate into nearly any workflow with no drivers required. It supports booting on Mac, backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 2, and UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for enhanced data transfer performance. Whether you're a Mac power user or a Windows-based creative professional, ThunderBay 8 provides up to 160TB of customizable storage potential-all in a sleek, plug-and-play package that adapts to your growing needs.

Features:

• Up to 2586MB/s transfer speeds
• Up to 8K multi-stream video editing and AR/VR workflows
• Access, backup, and archive irreplaceable footage, images, and files on either HDD or SSD storage
• Built for RAID management software, like OWC SoftRAID as well as support for Apple RAID and Windows Disk Manager.
• Daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 or other Thunderbolt storage devices via the second Thunderbolt port
• Versatile design allows you to mix and match 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• OWC Thunderbay 8 Thunderbolt 2.5"/3.5" External Storage Enclosure - Black x1
• Thunderbolt Cable x1
• Power Cable x1
• Security Keys x2
• Getting Started Card x1
• User Manual x1

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	OWCTB38JBKIT0
Drive Bays	8 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 3.5-inch SATA SSDs
Plug and Play	Yes
Hot Swap Support	Yes
Boot Support	Mac only. Boot Camp is not supported.
RAID Capable	Yes
RAID Levels Supported	JBOD
RAID Features	Software RAID Capable
Device Ports	Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s) x1
	Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) Port x1
	Either Thunderbolt (Type-C) port can be used as the host port
Power Delivery	Thunderbolt 3 ports each provide up to 15W of power to the host computer or attached device.
UASP Support	UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported
Display Support	Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 60Hz
Display Support by Port	Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a Type-C display adapter
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)	Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
Chipset / Controller Thunderbolt	(1) Titan Ridge (JHL7440)
Chipset / Controller SATA Controller	(2) JMicron (JMS-585B)
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)	Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Contact Start Stops	Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Host Interface Requirements	Thunderbolt (Type-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
Mac OS Compatibility	macOS 10.14 Mojave
	macOS 10.15 Catalina
	macOS 11.x Big Sur
	macOS 12.x Monterey
	macOS 13.x Ventura
	macOS 14.x Sonoma
	macOS 15.x Sequoia
	PC OS Compatibility
	Windows 10 64-bit Edition
	Windows Server 2022
	Windows 11
Driver Required	No
Supports OWC ClingOn	Yes
External Power Adapter	No
Power Supply	Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
AC Input	90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 115V, 1.8A At 230V
DC Output	+12V, 25A
Wattage	300W
Security Slot	Yes
Power Button	Yes
Power/Activity LED	Yes
Housing Colour	Black
Housing Material	Aluminum
Product Dimensions	18 x 24 x 26 cm
Product Weight	7300g