Model: OWCTB3F80D160
from $6,729.99
Color: 8 x 20TB HDDs
Storage: 160TB
12 configurations available
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a high-capacity 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array, preconfigured with 160TB of storage across eight 20TB SATA III HDDs in a RAID 5 configuration. This robust aluminum enclosure offers versatile connectivity with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, multiple USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, and an integrated PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot, making it ideal for demanding creative workflows and large-scale data storage. It supports read/write transfer rates up to 2750 MB/s and includes a 120mm cooling fan to maintain optimal operating conditions.
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 $6,729.99.
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 160TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 20TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $6,729.99.
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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