Get enough drive space for your raw, 4K, large-format, and VR workflows with the ThunderBay 8 16TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array with from OWC / Other World Computing. Compatible with Windows and Mac systems, the ThunderBay 8 features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, which use USB Type-C connectors. There is also a DisplayPort 1.2 port for connecting to a 4K display.
The ThunderBay 8 has eight drive bays, which support both 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives (2.5" HDDs do not need adapters). This particular ThunderBay 8 model comes with eight 2TB drives for 16TB of total storage capacity. The included drives are configured in RAID 5. Using the SoftRAID XT software, you can reconfigure these drives from RAID 5 to alternate configurations including RAID 0, 1, 4, 1+0, and JBOD.
| Storage Capacity | 16 TB |
| Included Drives | 8 x%26nbsp;2 TB 3.5" HDD |
| Initial RAID Configuration | RAID 5 |
| Interface | SATA |
| Number of Bays | 8 x%26nbsp;2.5"/3.5" |
| I/O | 2 x%26nbsp;USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)) 1 x%26nbsp;DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.2) |
| Compatible Drive Interface | SATA |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| RAID | RAID 0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Transfer Rates | 2586 MB/s (Read/Write) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 macOS 10.13 macOS 10.14 macOS 10.15 *As of February, 2020: check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Security Features | Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door |
| AC Input Power | 115 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 1.8 to 3.5 A |
| Power Source | Internal Power Supply |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 95%26deg;F / 5 to 35%26deg;C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140%26deg;F / -20 to 60%26deg;C |
| Certifications | BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI, as per Manufacturer |
| Status Monitoring | LED Indicator |
| Cooling | 1 x%26nbsp;92 mm Fan |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 9.4 x 7.1" / 26 x 24 x 18%26nbsp;cm |
| Weight | 16.1%26nbsp;lb / 7.3%26nbsp;kg |
| Package Weight | 30.835 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 18.9 x 18.2 x 17" |
