OWC 192TB ThunderBay Flex 8 Eight-Drive Thunderbolt Storage, Docking, and Expansion Solution
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Overview
Transform Your Creative Workflow with OWC's ThunderBay Flex 8
A powerful Thunderbolt 3 storage, docking, and expansion solution designed to meet the needs of video editors, photographers, and digital content creators. Offering unmatched storage capacity, blazing-fast performance, and versatile connectivity, this device streamlines complex workflows, helping you create with confidence and efficiency.
Immense Storage for High-Resolution Projects
Equipped with eight drive bays supporting a mix of SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe drives, the ThunderBay Flex 8 provides up to 192TB of storage. This vast capacity is ideal for managing demanding RAW, 4K, 8K, and VR workflows, allowing you to store entire projects securely. Pre-configured with RAID 5 for optimal speed and data protection, it also supports flexible RAID configurations (0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0) to match your specific requirements, ensuring both performance and reliability.
High-Speed Performance for Seamless Editing
Powered by Thunderbolt 3 and NVMe technology over a PCIe bus, the ThunderBay Flex 8 delivers real-world read/write speeds of up to 2750MB/s, saturating the Thunderbolt 3 speed threshold. This enables smooth handling of high-resolution 4K, 8K, and Phantom high-speed files, ensuring your creative process remains uninterrupted. The device’s SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-inch HDDs and optimised data path provide exceptional performance for professional-grade projects.
Versatile Connectivity for All Your Devices
The ThunderBay Flex 8 doubles as a comprehensive docking station, featuring two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one USB-C (10Gb/s), and two USB-A (10Gb/s) ports for connecting and charging peripherals like cameras, keyboards, and mixers. Front-side SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers support rapid ingestion of high-resolution video and photos at speeds up to 985MB/s. A DisplayPort 1.4 connection allows you to attach an 8K display, providing crystal-clear visuals for detailed editing and review.
Customisable Expansion with PCIe
Enhance your workflow with the ThunderBay Flex 8’s PCIe x16 connector/x4 lanes slot, which supports half-length, full-height, single-width expansion cards. Add a 4K video capture card for direct multi-stream ingestion, an audio card for high-quality recording, or a networking card to create a powerful file server. This flexibility ensures the device adapts to your unique project needs, setting it apart from standard storage solutions.
Reliable RAID Management with SoftRAID
Included OWC SoftRAID software offers intuitive RAID management for Mac (macOS 10.14+ or 11.3+ for M1 Macs) and Windows (10+, Server 2019/2022). Supporting high-performance RAID configurations (0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0), it provides predictive health monitoring to alert you to potential drive issues before failure, both locally and remotely. With 35 years of professional support and a 3-year SoftRAID Premium licence, your data remains secure and accessible.
Streamlined Post-Production Efficiency
The ThunderBay Flex 8 simplifies post-production with the optional OWC U.2 NVMe Interchange System carrier tray (sold separately), which protects U.2 SSD connectors during transport to labs, reducing wear and shipping costs. The free OWC Dock Ejector app ensures safe drive ejection by confirming all data is written, preventing data loss. You can also daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt 3 devices for expanded connectivity, enhancing workflow flexibility.
Power and Convenience in One Package
With up to 85W of power delivery via Thunderbolt 3, the ThunderBay Flex 8 keeps your laptop charged and ready. A certified 0.7-metre OWC Thunderbolt cable is included, with additional lengths (0.5m to 2.0m) available separately. This all-in-one solution consolidates storage, docking, and expansion, offering exceptional value for professionals seeking a reliable, future-proof investment.
- Effortlessly manage massive 4K, 8K, and VR projects with up to 192TB of storage across eight SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe drive bays, giving you the freedom to store entire workflows without worrying about space limitations
- Experience seamless editing with Thunderbolt 3 and NVMe technology, delivering read/write speeds up to 2750MB/s, so you can work on high-resolution footage without frustrating delays
- Connect all your devices in one place with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one USB-C, two USB-A ports, and front-side SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers, streamlining your setup and boosting productivity
- Customise your workflow with a PCIe expansion slot supporting 4K video capture, audio, or networking cards, adapting the device to your unique creative needs
- Protect your data with OWC SoftRAID’s predictive health monitoring and flexible RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 configurations, ensuring your projects are secure and accessible on Mac or Windows
- Simplify post-production by using the OWC U.2 NVMe Interchange System carrier tray to safely transport drives, saving time and reducing shipping costs
- Power your laptop with up to 85W via Thunderbolt 3 and view work in stunning detail on an 8K display through DisplayPort 1.4, keeping you ready for any creative challenge
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Introducing the OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
Introducing the OWC ThunderBay Flex 8. Tame your workflow with this highly configurable productivity platform for digital imaging, VFX, video production, and video editing professionals. With unrivalled FLEXibility, you can choose drive type(s), enjoy docking convenience, and expand your capabilities with PCIe cards.
Specifications
- 4 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 3.5-inch SATA SSDs, 2.5-inch U.2 SSDs, M.2 SSDs (with M.2 to U.2 adapter), 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (with SAS drive controller card), 2.5-inch SAS SSDs (with SAS drive controller card), 3.5-inch SAS HDDs (with SAS drive controller card), 3.5-inch SAS SSDs (with SAS drive controller card)
- 4 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 3.5-inch SATA SSDs, 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (with SAS drive controller card), 2.5-inch SAS SSDs (with SAS drive controller card), 3.5-inch SAS HDDs (with SAS drive controller card), 3.5-inch SAS SSDs (with SAS drive controller card)
- 192TB
- 8192 MB
- 8 x 24.0TB Toshiba MG11 Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive with 1024 MB cache
- Yes
- Yes
- Dependent upon configuration. Independent Mac volumes should boot in most scenarios. Boot Camp is not supported
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- Yes
- RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, JBOD
- Software RAID
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 physical, x4 electrical, full-height, half-length, single-width
- 1 x host port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port
- 1 x USB 3.2 gen 2 Type-C port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- 2 x USB 3.2 gen 2 Type-A ports up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- 1 x DisplayPort port
- 1 x CFexpress 2.0 Type B
- 1 x Secure Digital (SD)
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 host port provides up to 85W of power to the host computer
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 device port (for external drives and other devices) provides 15W of power
- Up to one 8K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 120Hz, or one 5K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 60Hz and one 4K display @ 30Hz, or one 4K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 30Hz, or two 4K displays @ 60Hz
- DisplayPort 1.4: up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz
- Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
- Thunderbolt 3: up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
- Thunderbolt: Intel JHL7440
- PCIe switch: ASMedia ASM-2824
- USB controller: Genesys Logic GL-3590
- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
- Not compatible with Windows PCs
- SoftRAID only
- The SoftRAID driver is installed within the SoftRAID application
- For PCIe cards that require a driver, please check the manufacturer web site. Drivers for PCIe cards must be Thunderbolt-aware to function
- Supports one full-height, half-length, single-width card (driverless or with Thunderbolt-aware driver). GPUs not supported
- No
- Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 3.5A-7.0A
- +12V, 37A
- 450W
- 1 x 120mm 1,600RPM cooling fan
- BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
- H: 349 x L: 390 x W: 149 mm
- 15000 kg
What's in the box
- 1 x OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
- 1 x 0.7 m Thunderbolt Cable
- 1 x External Power Cable
- 2 x Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
- 1 x Hex Key
- 1 x Assembly Manual and User Guide
- 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
- 1 x 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
OWCTB3F80D192Warranty
- 5 Year Limited Warranty
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