OWC ThunderBay 4: Professional-Grade RAID Storage for Demanding Workflows
Transform your creative process and eliminate workflow bottlenecks with the OWC ThunderBay 4. Designed for power users and creative professionals, this high-performance, four-bay RAID enclosure is the ultimate tool for editing 2K/4K video, managing vast photo libraries, and producing complex audio projects. Say goodbye to progress bars and hello to pure productivity. With sustained performance of up to 1527MB/s, you can render, stream, and process massive files in a fraction of the time, freeing you up to experiment, create, and push your work to the next level.
The ThunderBay 4 is engineered for flexibility and reliability. At its core is the powerful SoftRAID engine, which allows you to easily configure your drives in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, or 1+0. This gives you the freedom to choose between maximum speed, data redundancy, or a combination of both. SoftRAID also provides intelligent drive monitoring, with advance warnings and email notifications to protect your critical data. This enclosure is sold without drives, giving you the complete freedom to install the drives that perfectly match your capacity and performance needs, supporting both 3.5" and 2.5" models without an adapter.
Built for the rigors of a professional environment, every ThunderBay 4 undergoes a multi-hour "burn-in" stress test before it ever reaches you. This ensures it arrives operating flawlessly and ready for demanding use right out of the box. The ultra-quiet, heat-dissipating aluminum chassis and oversized 92mm fan provide stealthy and efficient cooling, while the vibration-dampened design ensures quiet operation. Connect your 4K display via the dedicated DisplayPort 1.2 port and daisy-chain up to six ThunderBay units for truly massive storage potential. Step up to the ThunderBay 4 and build the production workflow you've always wanted.
Key Features
- Blazing-Fast Performance: Achieve sustained speeds up to 1527MB/s via a Thunderbolt 3 interface.
- Powerful & Flexible RAID: Includes SoftRAID software for easy configuration of RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0.
- Universal Drive Support: Four bays that support both 3.5" and 2.5" drives with no adapter needed (drives not included).
- Advanced Connectivity: Features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining and a dedicated DisplayPort 1.2 port for a 4K display.
- Pro-Grade Reliability: Rigorously pre-tested and features an intelligent drive monitoring system with email alerts.
- Quiet & Cool Operation: A whisper-quiet 92mm fan and a heat-dissipating aluminum chassis keep your drives cool and your workspace quiet.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Drive Bays | 4 x 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drive bays |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0 (via included SoftRAID Software) |
| Max Performance | Up to 1527MB/s |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum |
| Cooling | 1 x 92mm low-turbulence fan |
| Daisy-Chaining | Up to 6 Thunderbolt devices |
| In The Box | OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure, OWC Thunderbolt 3 Cable, SoftRAID Software, Power Cable |
| Please Note | Hard drives are not included. |
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
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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.
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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
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Shipping
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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.