Model: OWCTB3F81N170
from $7,639.99
Color: 1 x 2TB U.2 SSD, 7 x 24TB HDDs
16 configurations available
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a high-capacity 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array designed for demanding creative workflows and data storage. This configuration offers a massive 170TB of storage, featuring one 2TB U.2 SSD and seven 24TB 7200 RPM HDDs, preconfigured in RAID 5 for an optimal balance of performance and data protection. With transfer rates up to 2750 MB/s, a PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot, and a comprehensive suite of inputs including Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USB-A, and DisplayPort 1.4, it provides versatile connectivity and expandability for macOS users.
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 $7,639.99.
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 170TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (1 x 2TB U.2 SSD, 7 x 24TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $7,639.99.
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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