OWC
OWC ThunderBay 4-Bay Thunderbolt 2 - JBOD Edition
Elevate your creative workflow with the OWC ThunderBay 4-Bay JBOD Edition, a robust storage enclosure designed for demanding professional applications. Featuring dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, it offers immense storage potential with four independent 3.5" drives, configurable via software RAID for speed or data redundancy. Engineered for reliability, it boasts vibration-dampening feet, a flow-thru vented chassis, and a quiet fan to maintain optimal drive temperatures. The enclosure also supports DisplayPort 1.2 for seamless 4K display connectivity, making it an essential tool for video editing, audio production, and photo processing.
$819.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
70
/ 188
#70 in Hard Drive Arrays
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Number of Bays
4
Who it's for
- High-Speed Thunderbolt 2 Interface
- Flexible JBOD Configuration
- Robust, Professional Build Quality
Who should skip it
- Legacy Thunderbolt 2 Standard
- Lack of Hardware RAID Controller
- Non-Toolless Drive Installation
Key Specs
Number of Bays
4
Interface Type
Thunderbolt 2
Enclosure Type
4-Bay
Supported Drive Sizes
3.5 inch
Internal Drive Interface
SATA I/II/III
Max Capacity
12TB (with four 3.5" drives)
Cooling Mechanism
Vented design with 92 mm fan
Data Transfer Speed
Up to 729MB/s read / 628MB/s write (RAID 0)
Features
- Four independent 3.5" drive bays
- High-speed Thunderbolt 2 performance
- Supports software RAID configurations
- Dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy-chaining
- DisplayPort 1.2 support for 4K displays
- Quiet, vibration-dampened cooling design
- Front panel lock for drive security
- Plug and play RAID-ready functionality
What customers say
Professionals highly value the ThunderBay for its exceptional build quality and robust reliability, often calling the enclosure extremely durable. Users consistently report fast and dependable data transfer speeds, making it excellent for demanding workflows like 4K editing. The JBOD flexibility is a key feature, allowing easy drive management and independent volume control. While the unit is praised as a long-term investment, the fan noise is frequently noted as noticeable. Furthermore, users with newer computers must utilize adapters to connect the Thunderbolt 2 standard. Overall, the consensus confirms this device offers professional grade dependability that justifies its cost.
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