Revolutionise Your Digital Universe with OWC ThunderBay 8

Step into the future with the OWC ThunderBay 8, an unparalleled powerhouse in personal data management. Offering eight versatile drive bays compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs, this marvel transforms your workspace into a high-capacity digital studio. Designed to cater to the insatiable storage demands of photo, film, and video professionals, the ThunderBay 8 is the zenith of desktop RAID storage solutions, empowering you to master RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows with unmatched ease.

Master the High-Bandwidth Arena

Armed with Thunderbolt 3 technology, the ThunderBay 8 delivers astonishing real-world transfer rates of up to 2586MB/s. Its robust, field-tested aluminium design is built to meet the most demanding bandwidth requirements head-on. Configuring multiple units through your Mac or PC’s Thunderbolt 3 ports amplifies your speed, ensuring you stay ahead in the relentless race against deadlines. With ThunderBay 8, victory is not just an option—it’s a certainty.

Boundless Storage Potential

Imagine the possibilities with up to a staggering 768TB of storage when you daisy-chain six ThunderBay 8 units. Capture and store colossal amounts of footage from numerous cameras, or consolidate vast libraries of production work into one reliable storage behemoth. The ThunderBay 8 isn’t just an investment in storage; it’s an investment in limitless creative freedom.

Effortlessly Organise and Access Your Projects

ThunderBay 8 redefines data organisation with its eight hot-swappable drive bays, making it simple to manage extensive data sets for every project. Alphabetically labelled trays, secured by thumb screws, offer easy drive identification and swapping—creating a versatile drive “bullpen” for quick access to your extensive collection of HDDs and SSDs.

Fort Knox for Your Data

Equipped with a locking front panel and a security slot, the ThunderBay 8 stands as a veritable vault for your data. Front panel LEDs provide at-a-glance confirmation of each drive’s status, ensuring your digital treasures are always under lock and key.

Expand Your Creative Horizons

The ThunderBay 8 is more than just storage—it’s a portal to expanding your creative capabilities. Connect a 5K Thunderbolt display or dual 4K monitors. Add USB 3.1 devices to the end of a daisy chain. With an additional Thunderbolt 3 port, your workflow possibilities are endless, enabling you to tackle any project with confidence.

Unleash the Power of SoftRAID

Amplify your ThunderBay 8 with OWC's SoftRAID, the most intuitive and powerful RAID utility available. Choose from multiple RAID levels to match your specific needs—whether it’s maximising volume capacity, achieving optimum drive performance, or securing your data. SoftRAID’s advanced features, including drive validation, verification, and failure prediction, offer peace of mind that hardware RAID simply cannot match. It’s akin to having a bespoke data centre at your fingertips, catering to both home users and professionals alike.

Stabilise Your Connections with OWC ClingOn

Minimise the risk of cable strain and accidental disconnects with the OWC ClingOn. These bespoke cable stabilisers ensure your Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections remain secure, safeguarding against interruptions and potential data loss. Enhance your workflow stability and keep your focus where it belongs—on your creative endeavours.