Bring flexible storage to your setup with with the ThunderBay Flex 8 56TB 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 four 2TB U.2 SSDs and four 12TB HDDs. Preconfigured in RAID 5, the ThunderBay Flex 8 also supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 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: 56 TB
Included Drives: 4 x 2 TB SSD + 4 x 12 TB 3.5" HDD
Initial RAID Configuration: RAID 5
Interface: SATA III
Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
Number of Bays: 8 x 2.5"/3.5"
Pre-Format: None
I/O: 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)); 1 x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)); 2 x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)); 1 x DisplayPort (Video)
Compatible Drive Interface: SATA III
Media Card Slots: SD/SDHC/SDXC; CFexpress
Form Factor: Tower
RAID: RAID 0, 0+1, 4, 5, JBOD
Bridge Chipset: ASMedia ASM-2824; Intel JHL7440
Hot-Swap Support: Yes
PCI Expansion: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 Electrical)
Supported PCIe Form Factor: Full-Height, Half-Length
Transfer Rates: 5000 MB/s
UASP Support: No
OS Compatibility: macOS 10.15 or Later; *As of May, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Encryption: Yes
Security Features: Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
AC Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 4 to 8 A
Power Source: AC Adapter, Internal Power Supply
Power Consumption: 504 W
PSU Wattage: 1 x 504 W
Operating Temperature: 50 to 95°F / 10 to 35°C
Operating Humidity: 8 to 90%
Operating Altitude: -1,000 to 10,000' / -304.8 to 3048 m
Storage Temperature: -40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C
Storage Humidity: 5 to 95%
Storage Altitude: -1,000 to 40,000' / -304.8 to 12,192 m
Certifications: BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI; *as per Manufacturer
Status Monitoring: LED Indicator
Cooling: 1 x 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
