OWC THUNDERBAY FLEX 8 0TB STORAGE/DOCK/PCIE EXPANSION ENCLOSURE - 8X 2.5/3.5-IN

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Key Features

Robust scalability up to 8 drives to let you expand limitlessly
DAS Storage System offers maximum storage productivity with added dependability
40 Gbit/s maximum data transfer rate for dependable access and retrieval of data and information with added usability
Desktop form factor for your convenience and simplicity of usage
RAID technology - data reliability, fault tolerance and improved overall performance

OWC Storage Arrays & Servers

OWC THUNDERBAY FLEX 8 0TB STORAGE/DOCK/PCIE EXPANSION ENCLOSURE - 8X 2.5/3.5-IN

Mfr # OWCTB3F80C000 SKU 6849293 UPC 810586035071

$1,099.38 MSRP $1,299.99 Save 15%

Regular price saves you $200.61 against MSRP.

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Product Overview

OWC THUNDERBAY FLEX 8 0TB STORAGE/DOCK/PCIE EXPANSION ENCLOSURE - 8X 2.5/3.5-IN

OWC (OWCTB3F80C000) Storage Arrays & Servers
OWC ThunderBay Flex 8, 8-Bay Storage + 8-Port Docking Connectivity + PCIe Expansion Enclosure - Up to 2750MB/s - 4x SATA/NVMe U.2 And 4x SATA Drive Bays - SoftRAID Premium (3 Year) - Thunderbolt w/ 85W PD - USB-C 10Gb/s - 2x USB-A 10Gb/s - SD Reader - CFexpress Type B Reader - DisplayPort 1.4 - PCIe Expansion (FHHL) - 1 Year Limited Warranty
OWC ThunderBay Flex 8, 8-Bay Storage + 8-Port Docking Connectivity + PCIe Expansion Enclosure
Up to 2750MB/s - 4x SATA/NVMe U.2 And 4x SATA Drive Bays - SoftRAID Premium (3 Year) - Thunderbolt w/ 85W PD - USB-C 10Gb/s - 2x USB-A 10Gb/s - SD Reader - CFexpress Type B Reader - DisplayPort 1.4 - PCIe Expansion (FHHL) - 1 Year Limited Warranty

Technical Specifications

Host Interface	Thunderbolt 3
Product Type	DAS Storage System
Manufacturer Part Number	OWCTB3F80C000
Packaged Quantity	1
Limited Warranty	3 Year
Weight (Approximate)	20.28 lb
Form Factor	Desktop
Manufacturer	Other World Computing
Product Name	ThunderBay Flex 8 External Storage Enclosure
Product Line	ThunderBay Flex 8
Controller Type	Serial ATA/600
Brand Name	OWC
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 11.x Big Sur
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 12.x Monterey
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 13.x Ventura
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 14.x Sonoma
Operating System Supported	macOS Sequoia 15.x
Expansion Slot Type	PCI Express 3.0 x16
Height	13.7"
Width	5.9"
Depth	15.4"
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	40 Gbit/s
RAID Supported	Yes
Number of Total Expansion Bays	8
Maximum Power Supply Wattage	450 W
Total Number of USB Ports	3
Number of Hard Drives Supported	8
Number of Hard Drives Installed	0
Number of Solid State Drive Supported	8
Number of Solid State Drive Installed	0
Number of 2.5"/3.5" Bays	8
Cooling Fan	Yes
Drive Interface	U.2
Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Number of DisplayPorts	1
Total Number of Expansion Slots	1
Non-RAID Mode	JBOD
Software RAID Supported	Yes
Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports	2
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports	3

Marketing Information

ThunderBay Flex 8 External Storage Enclosure
1 x 0.7M 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 Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)

Tame your workflow with this highly configurable productivity platform for digital imaging, VFX, video production, and video editing professionals. With unrivaled FLEXibility, you can choose drive type(s), enjoy docking convenience, and expand your capabilities with PCIe cards.

FLEXible Storage

Eight drive bays: use a mix of SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe drives for for virtually limitless capacity and real world speeds up to 2750MB/s
Future ready: top four bays can use U.2 SSDs...the emerging M&E industry storage standard
Powerfully easy RAID: create, manage, and monitor advanced RAID sets with SoftRAID

Docking FLEXibility

Do more: second Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy chaining devices or additional display(s)
Connect more: (1) USB-C and (2) USB-A 10Gb/s ports for peripherals and mobile devices
See more: DisplayPort 1.4 for connecting up to an 8K display
Fast media ingest: front-side SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers with up to 985MB/s speed

FLEXpandable for Unique Needs

Play your card: (1) PCIe slot for audio/video capture, networking, SSD storage, hardware RAID card, or I/O card

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.