{"product_id":"owc-thunderbay-flex-8-thunderbolt-3-storage-solution-1","title":"OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOWC (4x U.2 NVMe SSD, 4x HDD) ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a highly versatile, professional-grade storage and docking solution designed for demanding media workflows. This eight-bay enclosure combines the flexibility of supporting various drive types, including SATA\/SAS and U.2 NVMe SSDs, with the convenience of an integrated Thunderbolt 3 dock. It offers a comprehensive set of ports, including additional Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, and built-in CFexpress and SD card readers, consolidating connectivity and storage into a single desktop unit. With an available PCIe expansion slot, users can add specialized cards for networking, audio, or other I\/O. The unit delivers up to 85W of power to a connected Mac host, simplifying cable management. Designed for macOS environments, the ThunderBay Flex 8 is an ideal centerpiece for video editors, DITs, and creative professionals who require high-speed, configurable storage and extensive connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight flexible drive bays supporting a mix of 3.5-inch\/2.5-inch SATA\/SAS and U.2 NVMe drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated docking station with Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USB-A, and DisplayPort 1.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-facing CFexpress Type B and SD card readers for fast media offloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne half-length, full-height PCIe 3.0 expansion slot (x4 speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers up to 85W of charging power to the host computer via Thunderbolt 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware RAID support for RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOWCTB3F84N020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEAN\/GTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0810586035910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4x (U.2\/SATA\/SAS), 4x (SATA\/SAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRAID Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSoftware RAID: RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, JBOD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExpansion Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) Full-height, half-length, single width PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 speed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDevice Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) Thunderbolt 3, (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, (2) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDisplay Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) DisplayPort 1.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMemory Card Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) CFexpress 2.0 Type B, (1) SD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHost Power Delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 85W via Thunderbolt 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003emacOS 10.15.1 or later. 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