- 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
- Drive Enclosure
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/SAS1 and U.2/M.22 NVMe drives for virtually limitless storage capacity. Next, there's a plethora of ports including two Thunderbolt 33, one USB-C, and two USB-A for device docking and charging.
See your work in greater detail by adding up to an 8K display4 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.
- Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 5 Year
- Technical Information
- Number of Hard Drives Supported
- 8
- Number of Hard Drives Installed
- 8
- Total Hard Drive Capacity Installed
- 160 TB
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate
- 40 Gbit/s
- Controllers
- Controller Type
- Serial ATA/600
- Non-RAID Mode
- JBOD
- Software RAID Supported
- Yes
- I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Bays
- 8
- Number of 2.5"/3.5" Bays
- 8
- Hot Swappable Bays
- Yes
- Network & Communication
- Wireless LAN
- No
- Interfaces/Ports
- Drive Interface
- SATA/600
- Host Interface
- Thunderbolt 3
- Number of USB Ports
- 3
- Software
- Operating System Supported
- Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
- Mac OS X 11.x Big Sur
- Mac OS X 12.x Monterey
- Mac OS X 13.x Ventura
- Mac OS X 14.x Sonoma
- macOS Sequoia 15.x
- Power Description
- Maximum Power Supply Wattage
- 450 W
- Physical Characteristics
- Color Family
- Black
- Product Color
- Black
- Product Material
- Aluminum
- Cooling Fan
- Yes
- Form Factor
- Desktop
- Height
- 13.7"
- Width
- 5.9"
- Depth
- 15.4"
- Weight (Approximate)
- 32.85 lb
- Miscellaneous
- Package Contents
- ThunderBay Flex 8 External Storage Solution
- 1 x 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt Cable
- 1 x US 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 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
- 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID(Digital)
