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Owc Thunderbay Flex 8 64tb 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array (8 X 8tb Hdds)

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Bring flexible storage to your setup with with the ThunderBay Flex 8 64TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from OWC. Designed to streamline production workflows, this RAID array features eight 2.5/3.5" drive bays, each preinstalled with an 8TB HDD. Preconfigured in RAID 5 with an included PCIe hardware controller, 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.

Use the CFexpress and UHS-II SD card reader slots to import 4K or 8K video or hi-res photos with ease. A USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports accommodate a range of accessories and a host connection, with the Thunderbolt 3 ports delivering 15W and 85W of power. Connect a display with a resolution up to 8K using the DisplayPort 1.4 output. When you're ready to expand, a PCIe 3.0 x16/x4 slot can be used to host a hardware raid controller or other adapter card. The ThunderBay Flex 8 64TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array is compatible with macOS 10.15 and later.

64TB (8 x 8TB HDDs) 8 x 2.5/3.5" Drive Bays NVMe and SATA III Drive Interfaces Supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD Hardware RAID Controller 1 x 120mm Cooling Fan CFexpress & UHS-II SD Card Reader Slots 2 x Thunderbolt 3, USB-C & A 3.2 Gen 2 DisplayPort 1.4 Output Compatible with macOS 10.15 or Later

Key Specs
Storage Capacity	64 TB
Included Drives	8x 8 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID	Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 10 / 4 / 5 / 0 / JBOD / 1 (Preconfigured in RAID 5)
Number of Bays	8x 2.5"/3.5" SAS-3, SATA III, NVMe, U.2
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
Computing
Bridge Chipset	ASMedia ASM-2824 Intel JHL7440
Drives
Storage Capacity	64 TB
Included Drives	8x 8 TB SATA III 3.5" HDD
RAID	Yes, Supported RAID Modes: 10 / 4 / 5 / 0 / JBOD / 1 (Preconfigured in RAID 5)
Transfer Rates	2750 MB/s (Read/Write)
General
Number of Bays	8x 2.5"/3.5" SAS-3, SATA III, NVMe, U.2
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
PCI Expansion	1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 Electrical)
Software
OS Compatibility	macOS 10.15.1 or Later
Default OS Support	Requires Formatting Before Use
Security
Encryption	No
Security Features	Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
Electrical
Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 60 / 50 Hz at 3.5 to 7.0 A
PSU Wattage	1 x 450 W
Physical
Operating Conditions	50 to 95°F / 10 to 35°C at 8 to 90% Humidity
Storage Conditions	-40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C at 5 to 95% Humidity
Certifications	BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
Cooling	1x 1600 rpm 120 mm Fan
Material of Construction	Aluminum
Cable Length	2.3' / 0.7 m
Dimensions	15.4 x 13.7 x 5.9" / 39 x 34.9 x 14.9 cm
Weight	20.3 lb / 9.2 kg

Use SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe drives for up to 172TB of capacity and real-world speeds up to 2750 MB/s.

Please note that SAS drives are supported with a SAS drive controller card (available separately) and up to four U.2 drives are supported. M.2 drives are also supported with an M.2 to U.2 adapter (available separately).

The top four bays can utilize U.2 SSDs, the emerging M&E industry storage standard.

Create, manage, and monitor advanced RAID sets with SoftRAID, the advanced RAID management solution with easy setup, e-notifications, and drive integrity monitoring.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use this enclosure with a computer that only has USB 3(5 gbps), not Thunderbolt? I know I won't get all the speed advantages of Thunderbolt, just curious about backward compatibility with older machines.

A: The OWC ThunderBay 4 requires Thunderbolt 3 speeds to operate properly. Any type of port that is less capable can produce unexpected results.

Q: 2. can I have a mix like 7 in RAID5 and one slot as JBOD and mount as a separate disk?

A: Depending on the RAID mode you choose you can use different amounts of drives for different data sets.

Q: 3. Can I use drives that have eSATA interfaces with this, like the Western Digital 2.5" SSDs?

A: The OWC ThunderBay 4 mini cannot support eSATA drives. However, if your drives are just SATA, then they will be compatible.

Q: 4. can this support (4x8tb = 32tb) or more?

A: Yes. This device support 32TB of storage capacity.

Q: 5. Is it compatible with an Intel P4610 SSD ? (BH #IN2KE064T801 MFR #SSDPE2KE064T801)

A: The OWC ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array and Drive Enclosure BH #OWCTB3QMJB00 is only compatible with SATA drives. It is not compatible with a U.2 drive.

Q: 6. can you use Mac Disk utility to create raid?

A: The OWC ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array and Drive Enclosure can be used in JBOD and then the operating system can be used for a software RAID.

Q: 7. Is this device actually equipped with a Noctua fan as shown in the photos? Lots of complaints about fan noise.

A: The OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini uses a single 60mm fan for cooling. The manufacturer of the fan is not mentioned.

Q: 8. Expected speeds when using raid 0 ?

A: This enclosure delivers speeds up to 1556 MB/s when using 7200 RPM drives.

Q: 9. Is the second thunderbolt 3 port for daisy chaining another device ? I assume you can't connect it to two computers at the same time.

A: The Thunderbolt port on the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini is for daisy chaining devices only, because the storage volumes cannot be mounted on two host machines at once

Q: 10. Can this support four 8-TB SSD drives?

A: Yes, that should be no problem at all.

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