{"product_id":"owc-thunderbay-flex-8-thunderbolt-3-storage-solution-1x-u-2-nvme-ssd-7x-hdd","title":"OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution (1x U.2 NVMe SSD, 7x HDD)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution (1x U.2 NVMe SSD, 7x HDD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a professional, high-capacity storage and docking solution designed for demanding creative workflows in film, broadcast, and post-production. This versatile 8-bay enclosure offers unparalleled flexibility, supporting a mix of SATA, SAS, and U.2 NVMe drives to balance massive capacity with extreme speed. Its Thunderbolt 3 interface provides up to 40Gb\/s bandwidth for rapid data transfer. Beyond storage, the ThunderBay Flex 8 functions as a comprehensive workstation dock. It features a host of connectivity options including USB-C and USB-A ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 output for driving up to an 8K display, and front-facing CFexpress and SD card readers for fast media ingests. An open PCIe expansion slot allows for further customization, enabling users to add specialized hardware like high-speed networking or SAS controller cards. With software RAID support and up to 85W of power delivery to a connected Mac, the ThunderBay Flex 8 is a powerful centerpiece for any professional editing or DIT station. Note that this device is not compatible with Windows PCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight flexible drive bays supporting SATA\/SAS and U.2 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 3 interface with up to 40Gb\/s performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers up to 85W of charging power to the host computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated docking station with USB-A, USB-C, DisplayPort, CFexpress, and SD card slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 electrical) slot for expansion cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware RAID support for RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to one 8K display via DisplayPort 1.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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;\"\u003eOWCTB3F81N030\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;\"\u003e0810586035712\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;\"\u003e(1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port up to 40Gb\/s\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;\"\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;\"\u003eRAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 4, RAID 5, JBOD (Software RAID)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 85W to host computer 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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