Backup critical data with the 8TB ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Drive SSD Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array from OWC / Other World Computing. Featuring four 2.5" drive bays, this RAID array offers a total of 8TB of storage divided between four SSDs. Equipped with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, the ThunderBay 4 mini supports transfer speeds up to 1556 MB/s when using RAID 0, allowing for quicker backups or daisy-chaining multiple arrays for extended storage.This array comes pre-formatted in RAID 5, but supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 4 modes. The included software controller, SoftRAID XT, offers driver certification checks, email notifications, volume validation, and drive failure prediction. The software controller also allows for easy volume management, so you can choose what to use RAID volumes for and how much space is allocated for backup. The ThunderBay 4 mini is compatible with Windows 10 and later, as well as MAC OS X 10.13 and later. Furthermore, independent volumes can be booted with macOS. An ASMedia ASM-1062 chipset functions as the SATA Controller while an Intel JHL6540 controls Thunderbolt 3 operating modes.Housed in black aluminum, the array features a locking front panel offering access to the individual bays. The back panel includes a Kensington Security Slot. The ThunderBay 4 mini comes with a 100-240V power supply, and outputs 12V and 6A, or 72W.Air cooled, this array uses a single 60mm fan and is designed to operate in temperatures between 41 and 95°F. Measuring 7.5 x 4.6 x 3.8", the small form factor of the ThunderBay 4 mini is designed to fit desktops, racks, and DIT carts, with a total weight of 2.51 lb.
Total Capacity: 8.0TB
Total Solution Cache Size: 512 MB
Standard Mechanism: (4) 2.0TB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G Solid-State Drive; *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Boot Support: Independent volumes bootable in macOS.
Chipset: Thunderbolt: Intel JHL6540; SATA Controller: ASMedia ASM-1062
Drive Interface: SATA
Certifications: CE; FCC; VCCI; RCM; BSMI
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
Contact Start Stops: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Mac OS Compatibility: macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11.x Big Sur; macOS 12.x Monterey; macOS 13.x Ventura
PC OS Compatibility: Windows 10 64-bit Edition; Windows 11
Other Requirements: SoftRAID XT works with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.
Host Port Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)
Driver Required: SoftRAID Only
Power Supply: External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
DC Output: +12V, 6A
Wattage: 72W
External Power Adapter: Yes
Number of Bays: 4
Device Ports: (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s); (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
Cooling: (1) 60mm cooling fan
Security Slot: Yes
Power/Activity LED: Yes
Housing Color: Black
Housing Material: Aluminum
Dimensions: Height: 11.7 cm (4.6 in); Length: 19.1 cm (7.5 in); Width: 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
Weight: 1.1 kg (2.51 lbs)
Ambient Temperature: Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C); Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Altitude: Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft); Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity: Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing; Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
