Model: OWCTB3F81N114
from $5,599.99
Color: 1 x 2TB U.2 SSD, 7 x 16TB HDDs
16 configurations available
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is an 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array designed for professional storage and expansion. This configuration includes a 114TB capacity, featuring one 2TB U.2 SSD and seven 16TB HDDs, preconfigured in RAID 5 for optimal balance of performance and data redundancy. With transfer rates up to 2750 MB/s, multiple Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB-A ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot, it provides versatile connectivity and high-speed data access for demanding creative workflows and data management.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $5,599.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 114TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (1 x 2TB U.2 SSD, 7 x 16TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $5,599.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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