{"product_id":"owc-thunderbay-8-thunderbolt-external-storage-enclosure","title":"OWC Thunderbay 8 Thunderbolt External Storage Enclosure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe OWC ThunderBay 8 is the ultimate external storage solution for video editors, photographers, audio engineers, and digital content creators who demand reliability, speed, and capacity. With eight hot-swappable bays supporting both 2.5\" and 3.5\" HDDs or SSDs, it offers unmatched flexibility for building your ideal storage workflow. Capable of delivering up to 2586MB\/s real-world transfer speeds, ThunderBay 8 easily handles 4K and 8K multi-stream editing, AR\/VR workloads, and massive media libraries—directly from the enclosure. Whether you’re working with RAW photos in Lightroom or high-resolution video in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, this enclosure keeps up with your demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with professionals in mind, the ThunderBay 8 works seamlessly with RAID management software, including OWC SoftRAID, Apple RAID, and Windows Disk Manager. Achieve data redundancy and speed through flexible RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0 configurations, making it ideal for both speed-focused editing and mission-critical data protection. With dual Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) ports, you can daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 units or Thunderbolt devices, or even connect high-resolution 5K or dual 4K displays. It’s more than storage—it’s a central hub for your entire creative workstation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ThunderBay 8 is engineered for long-term durability and peace of mind. It includes a locking front panel and rear security slot, ensuring your data stays safe whether in the studio or on location. Internally, a 300W UL-listed power supply keeps your drives running smoothly, while the enclosure's precision-machined aluminum body helps dissipate heat. With dual smart temperature-controlled fans, your storage stays cool and quiet—even under prolonged workloads. Whether you're working on a feature film, a massive music archive, or multi-cam productions, ThunderBay 8 has the power and protection your data deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom macOS Mojave to Sequoia and Windows 10 through Windows 11 and Server 2022, the OWC ThunderBay 8 is ready to integrate into nearly any workflow with no drivers required. It supports booting on Mac, backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 2, and UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for enhanced data transfer performance. Whether you’re a Mac power user or a Windows-based creative professional, ThunderBay 8 provides up to 160TB of customizable storage potential—all in a sleek, plug-and-play package that adapts to your growing needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 2586MB\/s transfer speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 8K multi-stream video editing and AR\/VR workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess, backup, and archive irreplaceable footage, images, and files on either HDD or SSD storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for RAID management software, like OWC SoftRAID as well as support for Apple RAID and Windows Disk Manager.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 or other Thunderbolt storage devices via the second Thunderbolt port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile design allows you to mix and match 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive Bays: 8 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 3.5-inch SATA SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug and Play: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Swap Support: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot Support: Mac only. Boot Camp is not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID Capable: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID Levels Supported: JBOD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID Features: Software RAID Capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice Ports:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Port - Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) up to 40Gb\/s (5000MB\/s) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 3 (Type-C) Port x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEither Thunderbolt (Type-C) port can be used as the host port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Delivery: Thunderbolt 3 ports each provide up to 15W of power to the host computer or attached device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUASP Support: UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay Support: Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay Support by Port: Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a Type-C display adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40Gb\/s (or 5000MB\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset \/ Controller:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt: (1) Titan Ridge (JHL7440)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA Controller: (2) JMicron (JMS-585B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Varies depending on drive mechanism installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact Start Stops: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Interface Requirements: Thunderbolt (Type-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2\/Thunderbolt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac OS Compatibility:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10.14 Mojave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10.15 Catalina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 11.x Big Sur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 12.x Monterey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 13.x Ventura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 14.x Sonoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 15.x Sequoia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC OS Compatibility:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 10 64-bit Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows Server 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver Required: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports OWC ClingOn: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal Power Adapter: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply: Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC Input: 90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 115V, 1.8A At 230V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Output: +12V, 25A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWattage: 300W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity Slot: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Button: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower\/Activity LED: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing Colour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing Material: Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Dimensions: 18 x 24 x 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Weight: 7300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOWC Thunderbay 8 Thunderbolt 2.5\"\/3.5\" External Storage Enclosure - Black x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt Cable x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Cable x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity Keys x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting Started Card x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser Manual x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Zar World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52462462959913,"sku":"OWCTB38JBKIT0","price":19639.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/4477\/7769\/files\/OWCTB38JBKIT0_OWC-Thunderbay-8-External-Storage-Enclosure_wr_01a.jpg?v=1768764308","url":"https:\/\/www.zarworld.online\/products\/owc-thunderbay-8-thunderbolt-external-storage-enclosure","provider":"Zar World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}