OTHER WORLD COMPUTING 

OTHER WORLD COMPUTING OWCTB38SRT048 48TB THUNDERBAY 8 TBOLT 3 RAID

Mfg Part Number:  OWCTB38SRT048  
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Last Updated: Nov 05, 2025
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Pro Storage Built by Creators for Creators

We understand your needs as a creative professional, and we understand that every project is unique. We designed ThunderBay 8 with the speed, capacity, and flexibility to adapt to your evolving needs. Whether you're changing cameras from a Sony FX9 to a Canon C300 or RED KOMODO, ThunderBay 8 has you covered.

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Main Specification
General Information
Manufacturer Other World Computing
Manufacturer Part Number OWCTB38SRT048
Manufacturer Website Address https://www.owc.com/
Brand Name OWC
Product Line ThunderBay 8
Product Name ThunderBay 8 External Storage Solution
Packaged Quantity 1
Product Type Drive Enclosure
Technical Information
Number of Hard Drives Supported 8
Number of Hard Drives Installed 8
Total Hard Drive Capacity Installed 48 TB
Number of Solid State Drive Supported 8
Number of Solid State Drive Installed 0
Controllers
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 Thunderbolt 3 Ports 2
Software
Operating System Supported Windows 10 x64
Operating System Supported Windows 11
Operating System Supported macOS Sequoia 15.x
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 14.x Sonoma
Operating System Supported Mac OS X 12.x Monterey
Operating System Supported Mac OS X 13.x Ventura
Operating System Supported Windows Server 2022
Operating System Supported Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
Physical Characteristics
Color Family Black
Product Color Black
Product Material Aluminum
Cooling Fan Yes
Form Factor Desktop
Height 7.1"
Width 10.2"
Depth 9.4"
Weight (Approximate) 28.44 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • ThunderBay 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 OWC ThunderBay 8 Getting Started Insert Card
  • 1 x Support Manual for OWC ThunderBay 8 (Digital)
  • 1 x 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
  • 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)
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    Compatibility
    • MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
    • MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)
    • MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
    • MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023)
    • MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2022)
    • MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2021)
    • MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2021)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Late 2020)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2020)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 16-inch, Mid 2019)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Late 2018)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2018)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2018)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2017)
    • MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2017)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2017)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 15-inch, Late 2016)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 13-inch, Late 2016)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2016)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
    • MacBook Air (15-inch, Early 2024)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2024)
    • MacBook Air (15-inch, Mid 2023)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2022)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2020)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2020)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2019)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2018)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2017)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2017)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Late 2023)
    • iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Mid 2021)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2020)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2020)
    • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Early 2019)
    • iMac Pro (27-inch, Late 2017)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2017)
    • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2017)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)
    • Mac Pro (Mid 2023)
    • Mac Pro Rack (Mid 2023)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2019)
    • Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013)
    • Mac Studio (Mid 2023)
    • Mac Studio (Early 2022)
    • Mac mini (Early 2023)
    • Mac mini (Late 2020)
    • Mac mini (Late 2018)
    • Mac mini (Late 2014)
    • Mac mini (Late 2014)
    • PC Compatible
    Environmental Compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
    Warranty
    Limited Warranty 5 Year
    product information
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