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36.0TB (1X8.0TB U.2 NVME SSD 7X4.0TB HDD) THUNDERBAY FLEX 8

36.0TB (1X8.0TB U.2 NVME SSD 7X4.0TB HDD) THUNDERBAY FLEX 8

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OWC Thunderbay Flex 8 Drive Enclosure Serial ATA, U.2, PCI Express NVMe - Thunderbolt 3 Host Interface Desktop - Black - Hot Swappable Bays - 8 x HDD Supported - 8 x SSD Supported - 8 x Total Bay - 8 x 2.5"/3.5" Bay - 40 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate - Aluminum

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  • Featuring Non-RAID Mode - Data reliability, fault tolerance, and enhanced performance through jbod
  • Perfect solution for your storage needs. Offers great customization according to your storage needs.
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    36.0TB (1X8.0TB U.2 NVME SSD 7X4.0TB HDD) THUNDERBAY FLEX 8

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    36.0TB (1X8.0TB U.2 NVME SSD 7X4.0TB HDD) THUNDERBAY FLEX 8

    About the product

    1 NVMe SSD + 7 HDD Maximum Workflow Configuration

    Ingest and edit live on a hyper-fast U.2 SSD or use the drive as a swappable transport for fast lab processing while being able to edit and store entire projects on the ultra-capacity HDD RAID 5 array. 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.

    Muscle-FLEXing Data Performance

    Right out of the packaging, the first bay is configured with a U.2 NVMe SSD while the remaining seven bays are configured with high-performance enterprise-class 3.5-inch HDDs. With real-world read/write speeds of 2750MB/s that saturates the Thunderbolt 3 speed threshold, you're ready to handle 4K/8K and even Phantom high-speed files.

    • Featuring Non-RAID Mode - Data reliability, fault tolerance, and enhanced performance through jbod
    • Perfect solution for your storage needs. Offers great customization according to your storage needs.

    Technical Specifications

    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
    • 2 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)
    Controllers
    Non-RAID ModeJBOD
    Software RAID SupportedYes
    I/O Expansions
    Number of Total Expansion Bays8
    "Number of 2.5""/3.5"" Bays"8
    Hot Swappable BaysYes
    Software
    Operating System SupportedMac 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
    Interfaces/Ports
    Host InterfaceThunderbolt 3
    Number of USB Ports3
    Drive InterfaceU.2
    PCI Express NVMe
    Serial ATA
    Number of DisplayPorts1
    Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports2
    Technical Information
    Maximum Data Transfer Rate40 Gbit/s
    Total Hard Drive Capacity Installed28 TB
    Total Solid State Drive Capacity Installed8 TB
    Number of Hard Drives Supported8
    Number of Hard Drives Installed7
    Number of Solid State Drive Supported8
    Number of Solid State Drive Installed1
    General Information
    Product TypeDrive Enclosure
    Manufacturer Part NumberOWCTB3F81N036
    Manufacturer Website Addresshttps://www.owc.com/
    Packaged Quantity1
    ManufacturerOther World Computing
    Product NameThunderBay Flex 8 External Storage Solution
    Product LineThunderbay Flex 8
    Brand NameOWC
    Physical Characteristics
    Weight (Approximate)31.09 lb (14100 g)
    Form FactorDesktop
    Height13.74" (349 mm)
    Width5.87" (149 mm)
    Depth15.35" (390 mm)
    Cooling FanYes
    Product ColorBlack
    Color FamilyBlack
    Product MaterialAluminum

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