Unleash Unrivaled Speed for Demanding Creative Workflows
For creative professionals in film, video, and audio production, time is the most valuable asset. The OWC ThunderBlade X8 is engineered to be the ultimate production drive, delivering the blistering speed and rock-solid reliability you need to stay ahead of deadlines and elevate your work. Built rugged for on-location use and silently cool for the studio, its compact, mobile-ready design blazes through uncompressed high-bandwidth content streams, from multi-cam sequences to 8K RAW video and complex VFX projects. Stop waiting on data transfers and start creating at the speed of thought.
The ThunderBlade X8 isn't just about raw performance; it's a complete, intelligent storage solution designed for the real-world challenges of professional environments. For Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs), it means offloading memory cards at maximum speed on set, with the peace-of-mind of RAID 5 protection. For post-production teams, it serves as a blazing-fast shuttle drive that can be safely shipped between locations. And for remote editors leveraging cloud-based workflows like LucidLink, it provides a high-performance local cache essential for a flawless, lag-free editing experience. By centralizing your project files on a single, easily transportable, plug-and-play drive, you can streamline your entire workflow, from ingest to final delivery. With the ThunderBlade X8, you’re not just buying storage—you’re investing in efficiency, reliability, and a professional reputation built on performance.
Key Features
- Unrivaled Performance: Achieve breathtaking, ready-to-run speeds of up to 2936MB/s to dramatically accelerate your workflow.
- Massive Capacity: Consolidate all your projects with up to 32TB of storage powered by eight high-performance NVMe M.2 SSDs.
- Advanced RAID Engine: Includes SoftRAID XT, a robust software for easily creating, monitoring, and managing powerful RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0 (10) sets for speed and/or redundancy.
- Versatile Connectivity: Daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a high-resolution display via the second Thunderbolt port.
- Silent & Cool Operation: The rugged, heat-dissipating fanless aluminum chassis ensures silent operation, keeping your workspace quiet and the drive running at top speed.
- Built for Mobility: A compact footprint and the included custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make it the perfect, protected shuttle drive for on-the-go production.
- Rock-Solid Stability: Non-skid rubber feet keep the drive firmly in place, while the OWC ClingOn secures the Thunderbolt cable to prevent accidental disconnections.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt (40Gb/s) |
| Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt ports |
| Max Read/Write Speed | Up to 2936MB/s |
| Internal Drive Bays | 8 x NVMe M.2 SSDs |
| Max Capacity | Up to 32TB |
| RAID Software | SoftRAID XT Included |
| Supported RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0 (10) |
| Chassis Material | Fanless Aluminum |
| Status Indicator | Integrated LED |
| Included Accessories | Thunderbolt Cable, Ballistic Hard-Shell Case, OWC ClingOn |
| Certifications | Intel Thunderbolt Certified, OWC Certified |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.