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OWC ThunderBay Four-Bay Thunderbolt RAID Array - RAID5 Edition
Empower your demanding creative workflows with the OWC ThunderBay 4, a high-performance, four-bay Thunderbolt RAID array. This unit comes pre-configured in RAID 5, balancing speed with essential data redundancy for reliability. It houses four 5TB 7200 RPM drives, delivering substantial storage capacity. The enclosure features time-tested cooling and vibration dampening to ensure drive longevity. Dual Thunderbolt ports support DisplayPort 1.2 for 4K displays, and you can daisy-chain up to six units for massive expansion.
$1344.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
49
/ 188
#49 in Hard Drive Arrays
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Drives
453.57200
/ () TB " rpm Hard Drives
Who it's for
- Blazing Fast Thunderbolt Performance
- Robust RAID 5 Data Protection
- High Capacity and Drive Flexibility
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Potential Fan Noise
- Requires External Power Supply
Key Specs
Drives
(4) 5 TB 3.5" 7200 rpm Hard Drives
Drive Bays
(4) 3.5" SATA III 6 Gb/s Bays
Interfaces
(2) Thunderbolt 2 Ports
Drive Speed
7200 rpm
RAID Support
Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0
Pre-Configured RAID
RAID 5
Controller Type
Software Controller
Read Speed
up to 523 MB/s
Features
- RAID 5 pre-configuration for data safety
- Quiet, oversized fan for reliable cooling
- Vibration dampening ensures stable operation
- Daisy-chain up to six units for more storage
- Dual Thunderbolt ports support 4K displays
- Software RAID for flexible user configuration
- Includes complimentary 1-Year Data Recovery service
What customers say
Professionals highly value the OWC ThunderBay RAID Array for its exceptional performance and robust build quality. Users consistently praise the fast Thunderbolt connectivity, which supports demanding 4K and 8K workflows seamlessly. The sturdy metal enclosure inspires confidence in its durability for professional settings. While SoftRAID offers reliable data protection, the primary drawback noted by many is the fan noise, which can be disruptive in quiet studios. Despite the premium cost, users agree the speed and reliability make this device a worthwhile, long-term professional asset. It is regarded as a dependable workhorse delivering essential speed and security.
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