Model: OWCTB3F81N144
from $6,899.99
Color: 1 x 4TB NVMe SSD, 7 x 20TB HDDs
Storage: 144TB
2 configurations available
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148TB from $7,619.99 (+$720)
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a high-capacity 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array designed for demanding creative workflows. This robust aluminum enclosure comes pre-configured with 144TB of storage, featuring a 4TB NVMe SSD for rapid access and seven 20TB HDDs for expansive capacity, all managed in a RAID 5 configuration for data protection and performance. With transfer rates up to 2750 MB/s, versatile connectivity including Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USB-A, and DisplayPort, plus an integrated PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot, it provides a powerful and flexible storage solution for macOS users requiring high-speed data handling and expandability.
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 $6,899.99.
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 144TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (1 x 4TB NVMe SSD, 7 x 20TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $6,899.99.
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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