{"product_id":"owc-thunderbay-flex-8-thunderbolt-3-storage-solution-4x-u-2-nvme-ssd-4x-hdd","title":"OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution (4x U.2 NVMe SSD, 4x HDD)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution (4x U.2 NVMe SSD, 4x HDD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a professional, high-capacity storage and docking solution designed for demanding creative workflows in post-production, digital imaging, and broadcast. This versatile 8-bay enclosure combines the speed of NVMe SSDs with the capacity of traditional hard drives, offering a flexible platform for any project. Its eight drive bays are divided into two sections: four bays support U.2 NVMe SSDs as well as SATA or SAS drives, while the other four support SATA or SAS drives, allowing for a highly customizable storage configuration. With software RAID support, you can configure your drives for speed (RAID 0), protection (RAID 1, 4, 5), or a combination (RAID 0+1). Beyond storage, the ThunderBay Flex 8 acts as a comprehensive docking station, providing a host of connectivity options including Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USB-A, DisplayPort, and built-in CFexpress and SD card readers. An integrated PCIe expansion slot allows for further customization with network or SAS controller cards. This solution is engineered for macOS environments, delivering performance and flexibility for professional media creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight flexible drive bays supporting a mix of U.2, SATA, and SAS drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 3 connectivity with up to 40Gb\/s data transfer and 85W of host power delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated docking station with USB-C, USB-A, DisplayPort, CFexpress, and SD card slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne PCIe 3.0 x4 expansion slot for adding specialized cards (GPUs not supported)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware RAID support for RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for macOS, requiring macOS 10.15.1 or later\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;\"\u003eDevice Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) Thunderbolt 3 Port, (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port, (2) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports\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 (physical) at x4 speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRAID Levels Supported\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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