| Number of Bays | 8 x 2.5"/3.5" |
| I/O | 2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)) 1 x DisplayPort |
| Compatible Drive Interface | SATA (Unspecified Version) |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| RAID | RAID 0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Transfer Rates | 2586 MB/s (Read/Write in RAID 0) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 macOS 10.13 or Later *As of June, 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 3.5 to 1.8 A |
| Power Source | AC Adapter |
| PSU Wattage | 1 x 300 W |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 95 degrees F / 5 to 35 degrees C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140 degrees F / -20 to 60 degrees C |
| Certifications | BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI, as per Manufacturer |
| Status Monitoring | LED Indicator |
| Cooling | 1 x 92 mm Fan |
| Material of Construction | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 10.24 x 9.45 x 7.09" / 26 x 24 x 18 cm |
| Weight | 16.1 lb / 7.3 kg |
| Package Weight | 21.26 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 15.8 x 15.4 x 14" |
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Streamline your data storage with the ThunderBay 8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Raid Array with SoftRAID XT from OWC. Featuring eight 2.5/3.5" SATA drive bays, this desktop storage enclosure is designed to provide ample storage space or redundancy with support for RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD modes. Capable of transfer speeds up to 2586 MB/s in RAID 0, the ThunderBay 8 features two Thunderbolt 3 ports that can be used to daisy-chain up to six drives. Alongside a DisplayPort 1.2 output, these ports can also be used to connect to up to two 4K displays or, in the case of the Thunderbolt 3 ports, a 5k display.
Clad in aluiminum, the ThunderBay 8 features a locking front panel and a Kensington Lock slot for physically tethering the storage array. LED indicators on the front panel also provide users with drive status info at a glance. Air-cooled, this RAID array uses a single 92mm fan. The ThunderBay 8 requires no drivers and is plug-and-play with support for macOS 10.13 and later, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 and later.
