OWC Thunderbay Flex 8 Drive Enclosure SATA/600 - Thunderbolt 3 Host Interface Desktop - Black

  • Part: 2850371
$8,056.02

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  • General Information
    • Manufacturer
    • Other World Computing
    • Manufacturer Website Address
    • https://www.owc.com/
    • Brand Name
    • OWC
    • Product Line
    • Thunderbay Flex 8
    • Packaged Quantity
    • 1
    • Product Type
    • Drive Enclosure

8 HDD Maximum Capacity Configuration

Ideal for taming the voracious drive space appetite of RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows. Arrives pre-set with RAID 5 speed and protection. Plus, enjoy docking convenience and expand your capabilities by selecting a recommended PCIe card or add your own.

Flex Your Way Through Every Workflow

Whether you call it a workflow workhorse, a productivity platform, or a configurable command center, one description of the ThunderBay Flex 8 says it best. It is a groundbreaking workflow solution for digital imaging, VFX, video production, and video editing professionals from the world's leading Thunderbolt accessory manufacturer.

ThunderBay Flex 8 offers eight drive bays that support a mix of SATA/SAS1 and U.2/M.22 NVMe drives for virtually limitless storage capacity. Next, there's a plethora of ports including two Thunderbolt 33, one USB-C, and two USB-A for device docking and charging.

See your work in greater detail by adding up to an 8K display4 via a built-in DisplayPort 1.4 connection. Ingest hi-res images and video via front-side SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers. And when you want to expand your desktop capabilities, there's a PCIe slot waiting for your specific project needs.

ThunderBay Flex 8 is the one Thunderbolt 3 desktop device that rules them all. With an irresistible economy of scale, this consolidated solution is ideal for anyone waiting for the right moment to invest in Thunderbolt technology.

  • Warranty
    • Limited Warranty
    • 5 Year

  • Technical Information
    • Number of Hard Drives Supported
    • 8
    • Number of Hard Drives Installed
    • 8
    • Total Hard Drive Capacity Installed
    • 160 TB
    • Maximum Data Transfer Rate
    • 40 Gbit/s
  • Controllers
    • Controller Type
    • Serial ATA/600
    • Non-RAID Mode
    • JBOD
    • Software RAID Supported
    • Yes
  • I/O Expansions
    • Number of Total Expansion Bays
    • 8
    • Number of 2.5"/3.5" Bays
    • 8
    • Hot Swappable Bays
    • Yes
  • Network & Communication
    • Wireless LAN
    • No
  • Interfaces/Ports
    • Drive Interface
    • SATA/600
    • Host Interface
    • Thunderbolt 3
    • Number of USB Ports
    • 3
  • Software
    • Operating System Supported
    • Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
    • Mac OS X 11.x Big Sur
    • Mac OS X 12.x Monterey
    • Mac OS X 13.x Ventura
    • Mac OS X 14.x Sonoma
    • macOS Sequoia 15.x
  • Power Description
    • Maximum Power Supply Wattage
    • 450 W
  • Physical Characteristics
    • Color Family
    • Black
    • Product Color
    • Black
    • Product Material
    • Aluminum
    • Cooling Fan
    • Yes
    • Form Factor
    • Desktop
    • Height
    • 13.7"
    • Width
    • 5.9"
    • Depth
    • 15.4"
    • Weight (Approximate)
    • 32.85 lb
  • Miscellaneous
    • Package Contents
      • ThunderBay Flex 8 External Storage Solution
      • 1 x 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt Cable
      • 1 x US Power Cable
      • 2 x Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
      • 1 x Hex Key
      • 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
      • 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
      • 1 x Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
      • 1 x 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
      • 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID(Digital)