- General Information
- Manufacturer
- Other World Computing
- Manufacturer Website Address
- https://www.owc.com/
- Brand Name
- OWC
- Product Line
- ThunderBay Flex 8
- Packaged Quantity
- 1
- Product Type
- DAS Storage System
8 HDD Maximum Capacity Configuration
Ideal for taming the voracious drive space appetite of RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows. Arrives pre-set with RAID 5 speed and protection. Plus, enjoy docking convenience and expand your capabilities by selecting a recommended PCIe card or add your own.
Flex Your Way Through Every Workflow
Whether you call it a workflow workhorse, a productivity platform, or a configurable command center, one description of the ThunderBay Flex 8 says it best. It is a groundbreaking workflow solution for digital imaging, VFX, video production, and video editing professionals from the world's leading Thunderbolt accessory manufacturer.
ThunderBay Flex 8 offers eight drive bays that support a mix of SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe drives for virtually limitless storage capacity. Next, there's a plethora of ports including two Thunderbolt 3, one USB-C, and two USB-A for device docking and charging.
See your work in greater detail by adding up to an 8K display via a built-in DisplayPort 1.4 connection. Ingest hi-res images and video via front-side SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers. And when you want to expand your desktop capabilities, there's a PCIe slot waiting for your specific project needs.
ThunderBay Flex 8 is the one Thunderbolt 3 desktop device that rules them all. With an irresistible economy of scale, this consolidated solution is ideal for anyone waiting for the right moment to invest in Thunderbolt technology.
NVMe. PCIe. What's It Mean to Me?
At the heart of the ThunderBay Flex 8 capabilities are two cutting-edge technology standards: NVMe and PCIe. Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) optimizes the performance of modern flash technology over the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) standard. It enables significantly faster SSD performance with a more direct and optimized path to a computer's processor.
Tying both of these technologies together is the Thunderbolt 3 interface which uses the PCIe bus. This interface offers the fastest data transfers possible on a single cable between computers and peripherals like storage solutions, docks, and expansion devices while also supplying 85W of power to keep your laptop ready to go at a moment's notice.
- Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 5 Year
- Storage
- Number of Hard Drives Supported
- 8
- Number of Hard Drives Installed
- 8
- Total Hard Drive Capacity Installed
- 32 GB
- Hard Drive Interface
- Serial ATA/600
- Hard Drive Configuration
- 8 x 4TB
- I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Bays
- 8
- Number of 2.5"/3.5" Bays
- 8
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 1.0
- Expansion Slot Type
- PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Controllers
- Controller Type
- Serial ATA/600
- RAID Supported
- Yes
- Interfaces/Ports
- Host Interface
- Thunderbolt 3
- USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type C
- USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type A
- Total Number of USB Ports
- 3
- Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
- 3
- Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- 2
- Power Description
- Maximum Power Supply Wattage
- 450 W
- Physical Characteristics
- Height
- 13.7"
- Width
- 5.9"
- Depth
- 15.4"
- Form Factor
- Desktop
- Weight (Approximate)
- 20.26 lb
- Miscellaneous
- Package Contents
- ThunderBay Flex 8 DAS Storage Solution
- 1 x 0.7M Thunderbolt Cable
- 1 x External Power Cable
- 2 x Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
- 1 x Hex Key
- 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
- 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
- 1 x Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
- 1 x OWC SoftRAID XT Software Bundle
- 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID XT
- 1 x Manual & User Guide for OWC SoftRAID XT
- 1 x Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (1 Year Subscription)