OWC ThunderBay 4, Size: 24.0TB, OWCTB3SRT24.0S, Color: Black - New
Speed, Flexibility, Convenience
Flexible: mix and match 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs
Versatile: two Thunderbolt ports so you can daisy chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
Speedy: Up to 1152MB/s peak performance (RAID 0)
View more: connect up to a 4K display via DisplayPort 1.2
Easy: offers same functionality and performance with Thunderbolt 3 & 4 machines
Convenient: built-in power supply eliminates hassle of bulky power brick
Complete: Includes SoftRAID XT: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
The “Just Right” RAID for All Storage Needs
When two bays clearly aren’t enough storage for your needs and eight bays feels a bit ambitious for now, enter the ThunderBay 4. This “just right” Goldilocks of storage solutions offers the space, speed, and flexibility you can use for both current and future needs.
There’s a reason ThunderBay 4 is our most popular multi-bay RAID storage solution. You can use a variety of 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives for everyday digital file storage and backup all the way to running multi-stream compressed 4K video. With two Thunderbolt ports, it gives you the muscle to move all that content.
And ThunderBay 4 is highly configurable to perfectly match your storage needs. You can use each drive independently, or with OWC SoftRAID XT configure your setup with 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.
Cool. Fast. Empowering.
Each populated ThunderBay 4 solution undergoes OWC's multi-hour drive "burn-in" performance certification procedure prior to shipping. This ensures your ThunderBay 4 arrives operating properly and ready for demanding use.
Time-Tested Cooling
Built on OWC's 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.
Vibration Dampened
ThunderBay 4s' drive isolating design reduces sonic resonance, and is aided by over-sized, rugged, vibration-absorbing, non-skid feet.
Multi-Drive
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.
Gain a 4K Perspective
With a dedicated DisplayPort 1.2, ThunderBay 4 empowers you to add the fresh, crisp perspective of a 4K display to your workflow. Whether in your home office or on a mobile studio job, seeing your work in full detail is just one connection away. Use it to free up your laptop port so you can dock in and out quick.
The “Supply Chain” That Always Delivers
With two Thunderbolt ports, the ThunderBay 4 lets you daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices and displays while keeping Thunderbolt ports on your laptop or desktop free for other uses. You can learn more about how to connect multiple Thunderbolt devices to your computer with this easy-to-flow infographic.
SoftRAID: RAID Made Easy
Harness the full capability of your OWC drive array with the included SoftRAID XT, the most powerful, intuitive RAID management software on the market for macOS and Windows. SoftRAID’s RAID creation and management technology has been finely tuned to perfection with over 20 years of development to provide rock solid protection of your data and optimize drive performance.
SoftRAID XT provides an unbeatable combination of speed, protection, and compatibility:
Advanced: Create RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) arrays
Protected: SoftRAID Monitor constantly watches your disks and alerts you if problems are detected
Validated: Volume validation ensures sectors can be read and parity is correct
Certified: Checks disks before use to ensure they are safe for data storage
Vigilant: Error prediction helps protect against unexpected failure
Universal: Move SoftRAID arrays seamlessly between Mac and PC2 with built-in OWC MacDrive technology
Beyond Hardware RAID
SoftRAID provides a level of storage performance that you simply can’t get with hardware RAID. SoftRAID gives you increased power and control over your RAID drives and disks that hardware RAID can’t deliver and doesn’t lock you into technology that you can’t upgrade or expand.
Dive deeper into the benefits of OWC SoftRAID »
Workflow and Storage Solutions for Pros
Whether you’re finishing and mastering, creating proxies or working with state-of-the-art VFX and AR, you need dependable tech that keeps pace with your demands. OWC workflow and storage solutions cover every angle, delivering blazing speed, capacity for all five levels of RAID, and bonus features like the freedom to daisy-chain and hot-swap.
Use the chart to find the perfect match for your workflow and storage. View chart.
Thunderbolt Made Easy
We make it easy to choose the right gear. Our Thunderbolt Certified products offer the same performance and functionality whether they are Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4. And if you’re rocking a beloved Thunderbolt 2 machine, we offer an adapter so you can plug into our universe of award-winning solutions. No hassles, no confusion. That’s the OWC Difference.
Number of Bays
4
Total Capacity
24.0TB
Total Solution Cache Size
1024 MB
Standard Mechanism
(4) 6.0TB Seagate Exos 7E8 7,200RPM Self-Encrypting (SED) Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
*OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Plug and Play
Yes
Hot Swap Support
Yes
Rotational Speed
7,200RPM
Drive Interface
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
RAID Capable
Yes
Default RAID Level
RAID 5
RAID Levels Supported
JBOD
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 4
RAID 5
RAID 10
RAID Features
Software RAID
Device Ports
(1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
(1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
(1) DisplayPort Port
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)
Up to 1078 MB/s
Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
Up to 1152 MB/s
Chipset
SATA Controller: (2) ASM1062
Thunderbolt 3: (1) Intel DSL6540
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
2,000,000 hours
Contact Start Stops
600,000
Host Port Requirements
Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)
Mac OS Compatibility
macOS 10.12 Sierra
macOS 10.13 High Sierra
macOS 10.14 Mojave
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 11.x Big Sur
macOS 12.x Monterey
macOS 13.x Ventura
PC OS Compatibility
Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Windows 11
Other Requirements
SoftRAID XT works with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.
External Power Adapter
No
Power Supply
Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available.
AC Input
100-230V
Replacement Adapter Part Number
OWCMNEPWR3PUS (sold separately)
Cooling
(1) 92mm Temperature-controlled cooling fan
Security Slot
Yes
Power Button
Yes
Power/Activity LED
Yes
Housing Color
Black
Housing 17.7 cm (7.0 in)
Length: 24.5 cm (9.6 in)
Width: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
Ambient Temperature
Operating: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
Non-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
Altitude
Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity
Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing