Thunderbay 4, Owcs Flagship 4-Bay Raid Powerhouse Is Bigger And Faster Than Ever Before. Now With The Unbelievable Performance Of Thunderbolt 3 Up To 1550Mb/S Sustained Performance1Its The Ultimate Workhorse External Storage Solution. Not Only Faster, The New Thunderbay 4 Thunderbolt 3 Is Now Natively Compatible With Both 2.5 And 3.5 Drives, And With A Redesigned Chassis, Its Even Cooler And Quieter Too. Designed With Performance In Mind And Engineered To Harness The Power Of Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbay 4 Is An Incredibly Flexible External Solution With The Throughput To Support Multi-Stream Compressed 4K Video And Other Bandwidth-Intensive Operations. Thunderbay 4 Is Highly Configurable To Perfectly Match Your Performance Needs. Choose Between Traditional Hard Drives Or Solid State Drives. Use Each Drive Independently, Or In The Raid Configuration Of Your Choice For The Optimal Balance Of Performance And Data-Redundancy. Get The Most Out Of Your Storage, Take The Brakes Off Your Workflow, And Do More With A Thunderbay 4. Certified And Tested Each Thunderbay 4 Solution Undergoes Owcs Multi-Hour Drive Burn-In Performance Certification Procedure Prior To Shipping. This Ensures Your Thunderbay 4 Arrives Operating Properly, Ready For Demanding Use. 4 Drive Bays Plus So Much More. Built On Owcs Time-Tested Enclosure Cooling Technology, Thunderbay 4 Utilizes An Open Flow-Thru Vented Design With An Oversized 92 Mm, Low-Turbulence, Noise-Quieting Fan To Keep The Drives Running Cool And Reliably. Daisy-Chain Up To Six Thunderbay 4S For Massive Storage Capabilities And Increased Performance, Or Connect Multiple Thunderbay 4S To Multiple Thunderbolt 3 Ports To Achieve Exponential Speed Capabilities. Thunderbay 4S Drive Isolating Design Reduces Sonic Resonance, And Is Aided By Over-Sized, Rugged, Vibration-Absorbing, Non-Skid Feet. Raid 4/5/1+0 (10) Is Available For Mac Only At This Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the dimensions of the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5?A: The dimensions are sixteen point six inches long, fifteen point six inches wide, and eleven point eight inches high.
Q: What is the storage capacity of the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5?A: The storage capacity is thirty-two terabytes.
Q: What type of drives are compatible with the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5?A: It works with both two point five inch and three point five inch drives without needing an adapter.
Q: How do I configure the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5?A: You can configure it in RAID zero, one, four, five, or one plus four modes to suit your needs.
Q: Does the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5 require special software?A: Yes, it includes SoftRAID for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets.
Q: How do I connect multiple ThunderBay units together?A: You can daisy-chain up to six ThunderBay units for expanded storage and performance.
Q: What is the maximum sustained performance of the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5?A: It offers sustained performance up to fifteen hundred and fifty MB per second.
Q: Is the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5 suitable for video editing?A: Yes, it is engineered to support multi-stream compressed 4K video and other bandwidth-intensive operations.
Q: How should I clean the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5?A: To keep it clean, use a soft cloth and avoid harsh cleaning agents that could damage the exterior.
Q: What is the warranty for the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5?A: The product typically comes with a limited warranty; check with the manufacturer for specific details.
Q: What if my OWC ThunderBay RAID 5 arrives damaged?A: If it arrives damaged, contact customer support for assistance with returns or replacements.
Q: Is the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5 easy to set up?A: Yes, it is designed for easy installation and configuration for both novice and experienced users.
Q: Can I use the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5 with a Mac?A: Yes, it is fully compatible with Mac systems, especially for RAID configurations like four and five.
Q: Does the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5 have cooling features?A: Yes, it includes an oversized, low-turbulence fan for effective cooling during operation.
Q: What is the design focus of the OWC ThunderBay RAID 5?A: The design focuses on performance, configurability, and reduced sonic resonance for quieter operation.
