OWC / Other World Computing OWC ThunderBay 8 64TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array

Under the umbrella of the renowned ThunderBay line, the ThunderBay 8 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enterprise Drive External Storage Solution is a high-performance personal data center designed to cater to your ever-growing storage requirements. Introduced in 2014, this latest model boasts eight drive bays compatible with either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs in any combination, offering a versatile storage solution.Ideal for photo, film, and video editors, the ThunderBay 8 is our largest capacity desktop RAID storage solution to date, designed to handle the demanding storage needs of RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows. With Thunderbolt 3 offering real-world transfer rates up to 2586MB/s and the capacity to RAID together eight SSDs or HDDs, this rugged, field-tested aluminum design is equipped to conquer high-bandwidth requirements.The ThunderBay 8 offers the potential for exponential speed increases when configured with multiple ThunderBay 8 solutions connected via multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports on your Mac or PC. Whether you're working against tight deadlines or managing large data sets, the ThunderBay 8 is designed to keep you ahead of the game.For those in need of monstrous capacity, you can daisy-chain up to six ThunderBay 8 units together for a staggering 960TB of storage. This allows you to capture vast amounts of footage from multiple cameras or store extensive libraries of production work with a unified and reliable storage solution.Included with your OWC drive array is the powerful and intuitive SoftRAID XT, offering advanced RAID creation and management technology. With over 20 years of development, SoftRAID XT provides an unbeatable combination of speed, protection, and compatibility, ensuring rock-solid protection of your data and optimized drive performance.The ThunderBay 8 also offers easy drive swapping with its eight hot swappable drive bays. The drives mount in alphabetically labeled trays for easy identification and are secured by a thumb screw, allowing you to keep large data sets organized for every project.With a locking front panel and security slot on the backside, the ThunderBay 8 is as secure as a bank vault for your data. Front panel LEDs indicate the status of each drive, providing at-a-glance reassurance of your data security.The ThunderBay 8 is not just about high-capacity, high-performance storage. It also offers the flexibility to attach a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays, or place a USB 3.1 device at the end of a daisy chain. With an extra Thunderbolt 3 port, you can add more devices to your workflow and master any task at hand.To further secure your workflow, consider the OWC ClingOn, a custom cable stabilizer (sold separately) that screws into the ThunderBay 8's housing to secure your Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections, greatly reducing cable strain and accidental disconnects.