OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Eight-Bay Thunderbolt 3 External Storage Enclosure with Hardware RAID

Description

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Hardware RAID – Eight‑Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage, Dock + PCIe Expansion Hub

Take command of your media workflows with the OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Hardware RAID Edition — an all-in-one Thunderbolt 3 solution combining enterprise-grade RAID capabilities, docking, media card reading, PCIe expansion, and super-scalable storage options up to 200 TB.

Key Features & Benefits

• Built-in Hardware RAID Controller: Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 (1E), 3, 4, 5, 6, 50, 60, and JBOD without needing software—ideal for SAS drives or encrypted media workflows requiring robust data protection.

• Flexible & Massive Storage: Eight drive bays compatible with SATA/SAS HDDs or U.2/M.2 NVMe SSDs. Fully loaded configurations can reach up to 200 TB, depending on drive mix.

• Ultra-High Speeds (up to 2,750 MB/s): Real-world performance achievable with NVMe SSDs in RAID setups—fast enough for real-time 4K, 6K, or 8K editing.

• All-In-One Docking Features: Front ports include USB‑C, USB‑A, SD 4.0 & CFexpress card readers, plus DisplayPort 1.4 for up to 8K output. Includes dual TB3 ports—one with 85W charging and another for daisy-chaining devices.

• PCIe Expansion Slot: Full-height PCIe x16 (electrical x4) slot allows card upgrades for networking, capture, hardware RAID, and more.

• Built for Reliability: Durable metal housing, quiet 120 mm cooling fan, and backed by OWC’s 5-year warranty and support.

Ideal For:

• Film post-production teams working with multi-stream 4K, 6K, and 8K footage

• Creative professionals needing simultaneous card ingestion, editing, and storage

• Studios that require hardware RAID with SAS or encrypted drives

• On-location and desktop setups where centralized, expandable workflow tools are essential

In the Box:

• OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 hardware RAID enclosure

• Thunderbolt 3 cable and power cable

• Included front-facing card readers (SD 4.0 & CFexpress)

• PCIe slot access for expansion

• Hardware RAID controller utility and license

• Quick Start Guide and OWC’s 5-year limited warranty