OWTB38SRE128

OWCTB38SRE128

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Streamline data storage and protection with the ThunderBay 8 128TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array from OWC, which is optimized to handle raw, 4K, large format, and VR workflows. Utilizing 8 drive bays, each of which has a 16TB 7200 rpm SATA III hard, the ThunderBay 8 Enterprise features 128TB of storage. Preconfigured in RAID 5, this array also supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 1+0 (10), and JBOD modes and is capable of transfer rates up to 2586 MB/s. Compatible with 2.5 or 3.5" HDDs or SSDs, the ThunderBay 8 also supports hot swapping. Connecting to a host via a Thunderbolt 3 port, this RAID array features an extra Thunderbolt 3 port for accessories. A DisplayPort supports a monitor up to 4K while the Thunderbolt 3 port supports a monitor up to 5K.A 92mm cooling fan ensures drives don't become overheated, while LED indicators allow for easy monitoring of drive activity and power. Utilizing an aluminum enclosure, the ThunderBay 8 sports a locking front panel and a lock slot on the rear panel for added security. OWC SoftRAID XT software is included, providing easy drive management. The ThunderBay 8 is compatible with Windows 10 and later and macOS 10.13 and later.Pro Storage Built by Creators for Creators OWC understands your needs as a creative professional, and they understand that every project is unique. They designed the 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, the ThunderBay 8 has you covered.How Much Video Footage Can You Store? XAVC Intra 4K Class 300 (10-bit at 23.976 fps, 100GB per hour): up to 1600 hours in RAID 0 and up to 1400 hours in RAID 5.ProRes 422 HQ 4K (23.976 fps, 396GB per hour): up to 404 hours in RAID 0, up to 354 hours in RAID 5.REDCODEC RAW 8K (8:1 compression and 23.976 fps, 571GB per hour): up to 280 hours in RAID 0, up to 245 hours in RAID 5.SoftRAID SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4 and 1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.Work Faster Up to 2586 MB/s speeds for up to 8K multi-stream video editing and AR/VR workflows.Work Bigger Access, backup, and archive up to 128TB of irreplaceable footage, images, and files on either HDD or SSD storage.Built for RAID Bundled with OWC SoftRAID, a fast and flexible tool for RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0 (10). Also supported is Apple RAID and Windows Disk Manager.Expansive Daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 or other Thunderbolt storage devices via the second Thunderbolt port.The Pro Storage Choice The ThunderBay 8 is designed for video editors, colorists, VFX compositors, DITs, music artists, and more.Mac Ready Across the Board The ThunderBay 8 checks all the functional boxes to make you a more efficient content creator: lightning-fast data access, massive capacity, centralized file location, and it works with Macs (Intel-based as well as the latest Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, and M4 machines) and Windows PCs. What makes ThunderBay 8 a great 8 bay storage solution available is its ability to give you peace of mind your data is safely protected today and tomorrow. Gone is the fear of a costly slow down or gulp losing irreplaceable data because you didn't select the right RAID solution.A Powerful RAID Tool SoftRAID is a fast and flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC. OWC enclosures include three years of SoftRAID Premium.High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumesPredictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure provided on your computer and remotelySeamless Cross-Platform Sharing with support for Apple-formatted APFS and HFS+ SoftRAID volumes between Mac and Windows at no additional costPlease note that this is a 3-year li