Model: OWCTB3F8H0D032
from $3,199.99
Color: 8 x 4TB HDDs
Storage: 32TB
12 configurations available
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Bring flexible storage to your setup with with the ThunderBay Flex 8 32TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from OWC . Designed to streamline production workflows, this RAID array features eight 2.5/3.5" drive bays, each preinstalled with a 4TB HDD. Preconfigured in RAID 5 with an included PCIe hardware controller, the ThunderBay Flex 8 also supports 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30. 50, 60, and JBOD modes, allowing you to choose between speed or data redundancy. Thunderbolt 3 and SATA III interfaces as well as 7200 rpm HDD speeds ensure fast data access to make short work of video editing, VFX, digital imaging, and more. The 120mm cooling fan prevents overheating, and a lockable bay door and Kensington Lock slot ensure security.
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 $3,199.99.
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 32TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 4TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $3,199.99.
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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