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
Docking FLEXibility
FLEXpandable for Unique Needs
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.
General Information | |
Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
Manufacturer Part Number | OWCTB3F81S072 |
Manufacturer Website Address | https://www.owc.com/ |
Brand Name | OWC |
Product Line | Thunderbay Flex 8 |
Product Name | ThunderBay Flex 8 External Storage Solution |
Packaged Quantity | 1 |
Product Type | Drive Enclosure |
Technical Information | |
Number of Hard Drives Supported | 8 |
Number of Hard Drives Installed | 7 |
Total Hard Drive Capacity Installed | 56 TB |
Number of Solid State Drive Supported | 8 |
Number of Solid State Drive Installed | 1 |
Total Solid State Drive Capacity Installed | 16 TB |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbit/s |
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 |
Interfaces/Ports | |
Drive Interface | U.2 |
Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Drive Interface | PCI Express NVMe |
Host Interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
Number of USB Ports | 3 |
Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports | 2 |
Number of DisplayPorts | 1 |
Software | |
Operating System Supported | Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina |
Operating System Supported | Mac OS X 13.x Ventura |
Operating System Supported | Mac OS X 12.x Monterey |
Operating System Supported | Mac OS X 14.x Sonoma |
Operating System Supported | Mac OS X 11.x Big Sur |
Operating System Supported | macOS Sequoia 15.x |
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) | 31.97 lb |
Miscellaneous | |
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Warranty | |
Limited Warranty | 5 Year |