OWC Thunderbay 8

$1,714.99

GST includedShipping is $12.90 Next Day delivery

OWC SKU: OWCTB38JBKIT0

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Size: DIY Enclosure (SoftRAID not included)

Thunderbolt 40Gb/s 8-Bay Desktop External Storage RAID Solution

  • Work faster: up to 2586MB/s real-world speed for up to 8K multi-stream video editing and AR/VR workflows
  • Work bigger: access, backup, and archive up to 160TB of irreplaceable footage, images, and files on either HDD or SSD storage
  • Built for RAID: bundled with OWC SoftRAID; the fastest and most flexible RAID 0/1/4/5/10 tool. Also supports Apple RAID and Windows Disk Manager.
  • Expansive: daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 or other Thunderbolt storage devices via the second Thunderbolt port.
  • Worry-free: 5 Year (solution) or 1 Year (enclosure) Limited Warranty

Pro Storage Built by Creators for Creators

We understand your needs as a creative professional, and we understand that every project is unique. We designed ThunderBay 8 with the speed, capacity, and flexibility to adapt to your evolving needs. Whether you’re changing cameras from a Sony FX9 to a Canon C300 or RED KOMODO, ThunderBay 8 has you covered.

 

How Much Video Footage Can You Store?


 RAID 0 RAID 5
 XAVC Intra 4K Class 300
10-bit at 23.976fps - 100GB/hour		 up to
1600 hours		 up to
1400 hours
ProRes 422 HQ 4K
at 23.976fps - 396GB/hour		 up to
404 hours		 up to
354 hours
REDCODEC RAW 8K
at 8:1 compression and 23.976fps - 571GB/hour		 up to
280 hours		 up to
245 hours

 

Mac-Ready Across the Board

ThunderBay 8 checks all the functional boxes to make you a more efficient content creator: lightning-fast data access, massive capacity, centralized file location and it works with Macs (Intel-based as well as the latest Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 machines) and Windows PCs. What makes ThunderBay 8 the best 8-bay storage solution available is its ability to give you peace of mind your data is safely protected today and tomorrow. Gone is the fear of a costly slow down or – gulp – losing irreplaceable data because you didn’t select the right RAID solution.

The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet.

SoftRAID is the world’s fastest and most flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC. OWC enclosures include 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium.

  • High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes
  • Predictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure — provided on your computer and remotely
  • Seamless Cross-Platform Sharing with support for Apple-formatted APFS and HFS+ SoftRAID volumes between Mac and Windows at no additional cost
  • 35+ Years of Experience of Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues
  • And many more unique features.

Daisy-Chain Possibilities

ThunderBay 8 isn’t just about high capacity, high-performance storage. It’s about giving you all the options you need to work at your best. Attach a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays. Place a USB-C device at the end of a daisy chain. With an extra Thunderbolt port, you have the flexibility to add to your daisy-chain and master any task at hand.

A Data Safe-House

With a locking front panel and backside security slot, the ThunderBay 8 is like a safe house for precious data. Additionally, implementing a redundant RAID setup, such as RAID 5 on SoftRAID, will protect against data loss from disk failure.

Professional Grade = Ready to Work

We understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That’s why every ThunderBay 8 undergoes OWC's multi-hour "burn-in" performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures your ThunderBay 8 arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.

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

Device Ports:
(1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s)
(1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
Either Thunderbolt (USB-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.1

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 USB-C display adapter
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)

Dimensions
Height: 18.0 cm (7.1 in)
Length: 24.0 cm (9.4 in)
Width: 26.0 cm (10.2 in)
Weight
7.3 kg (16.14 lbs)

 

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Australian owned
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Real office
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Lifetime Warranty
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20+ years in business
Upgradeable began selling memory in the year 2000. We are one of the original computer ecommerce websites in Australia. You are buying from a company guaranteed to be here in the future to service your warranty.
Guaranteed to work
Our upgrades are tested and exceed your computer manufacturer's specifications. That is why we can guarantee compatibility, we know it will work. If you are unhappy in any way, return the product within 14 days for a refund.
Free installation guide
Our products ship with the 8 page Upgradeable installation guide booklet. Professionally produced, and outlines everything you need for a stress free upgrade. If there is a problem, our technical support numbers are printed in the book for easy access.
No payment surcharges
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Local technical support
We have technicians in our office to help you at any time. Most customers never need to use this service, but it is there if you need it. We love helping customers, solving problems and answering questions.
Overnight Shipping
You want your upgrade fast? We use the premium Express Post service. It is an overnight service to all major regions with a tracking number. This premium service is only $12.90 and it is insured, so if it does get lost or stolen you get another one.

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When you buy locally you are protected by Australian Consumer Law, and if you have any problems, we are just a phone call away 02 93315200.

All RAM upgrades supplied by Upgradeable have a lifetime warranty.
Our definition of lifetime warranty is: If the product ceases to work at anytime, you can return it for a replacement. Simple. No if's, no but's. Our RAM will out last your computer. We have had the same warranty since year 2000. It has never varied or been modified. Our competitors have played catch up and matched our warranty but they can never match our service. We don't provide a lifetime warranty as a gimmick, it is a statement on the values of our company, our goal of exceptional customer service and the quality of the products we supply.

SSD warranty (3 to 5 year )
Unlike RAM, an SSD has limited write cycles, so it will eventually wear out. However, it will take 10 years or more to wear out an SSD! Warranty varies from 3 to 5 years, please check the SSDs description. Our faulty SSD return policy is to make it as simple as possible for the customer. We will replace faulty drives as soon as they are returned.

14 Day Money Back Guarantee
Our money back guarantee is about your assurance that our upgrades will make a difference. If is not about how many days, it is about customer service and trust. We have had the same guarantees for 20+ years because they are sustainable. We have had to make some modifications. We now reserve the right to charge a 5% restocking fee. This is because the credit card processing fee is non refundeable to us, which means the bank keeps their charges. A refund costs us 5%.

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