{"product_id":"owc-thunderbay-flex-8-thunderbolt-3-storage-solution","title":"OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a professional, eight-bay storage enclosure and docking station designed for demanding, Mac-based workflows in post-production, broadcast, and IT. This highly flexible solution combines high-capacity storage with the convenience of a multi-port dock. Its eight drive bays accommodate a mix of 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, including SATA, SAS, and high-speed U.2 NVMe SSDs, allowing for customizable performance and capacity configurations. The integrated Thunderbolt 3 interface provides up to 40Gb\/s bandwidth and delivers up to 85W of power to a connected laptop. Beyond storage, the Flex 8 serves as a central hub for peripherals with additional Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB-A ports. For direct media ingest, it features front-facing CFexpress and SD card readers. A PCIe expansion slot adds another layer of versatility, enabling the installation of specialized cards for networking, audio, or SAS connectivity, making the ThunderBay Flex 8 a comprehensive centerpiece for any professional creative setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight drive bays supporting 2.5\"\/3.5\" SATA, SAS, and U.2 NVMe drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Thunderbolt 3 dock with 85W power delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-panel CFexpress Type B and SD card readers for fast media ingest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 3.0 expansion slot for adding network, SAS, or other I\/O cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware RAID support including RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5, and JBOD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives a single display up to 8K 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  \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;\"\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb\/s) with 85W Power Delivery\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 Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 8K @ 60Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMedia 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;\"\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 bays supporting 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA, SAS, and U.2 drives\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;\"\u003ePCIe Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; 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