Model: OWCTB3F80D128
from $5,699.99
Color: 8 x 16TB HDDs
Storage: 128TB
12 configurations available
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a robust 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array, pre-configured with 128TB of storage across eight 16TB SATA III HDDs. This versatile unit supports various RAID modes (0, 1, 4, 5, 10, JBOD) and offers impressive transfer rates of up to 2750 MB/s. Designed for demanding creative workflows and data-intensive tasks, it features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, and a PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot, all housed in a durable aluminum chassis with active cooling.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $5,699.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 128TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 16TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $5,699.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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