Bring flexible storage to your setup with with the ThunderBay Flex 8 58TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from OWC. Designed to streamline production workflows, this RAID array features eight 2.5/3.5" drive bays preinstalled with one 2TB U.2 NVMe SSD and seven 8TB HDDs. Preconfigured in RAID 5, the ThunderBay Flex 8 also supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1 (10), 4, 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.
- Storage Capacity: 58 TB
- Included Drives: 1x 2 TB SSD + 7 x 8 TB 3.5" HDD
- Initial RAID Configuration: RAID 5
- Interface: SATA III
- Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
- Number of Bays: 8x 2.5"/3.5" SAS-3, SATA III, NVMe, U.2
- Default OS Support: Requires Formatting Before Use
- Inputs/Outputs: 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s); 1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2; 2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2; 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- Media Card Slots: SD/SDHC/SDXC; CFexpress
- Form Factor: Tower
- RAID Support: RAID 0/5/JBOD
- Bridge Chipset: ASMedia ASM-2824; Intel JHL7440
- Hot-Swap Support: Yes
- PCI Expansion: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 Electrical)
- Supported PCIe Form Factor: Full-Height, Half-Length
- Transfer Rates: 2750 MB/s (Read/Write)
- UASP Support: No
- OS Compatibility: macOS 10.15 or Later
- Encryption: Yes
- Security Features: Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
- Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 3.5 to 7.0 A
- Power Source: Internal Power Supply
- PSU Wattage: 1 x 450 W
- Certifications: BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
- Color: Black
- Status Monitoring: LED Indicator
- Cooling: 1x 1600 rpm 120 mm Fan
- Cable Length: 2.3' / 0.7 m
- Material of Construction: Aluminum
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 13.7 x 5.9" / 39 x 34.9 x 14.9 cm
- Weight: 20.3 lb / 9.2 kg