Model: OWCTB3F81S176
from $8,819.99
Color: 4 x 2TB NVMe SSDs, 7 x 24TB HDDs
Storage: 176TB
6 configurations available
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is an 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array designed for high-capacity storage and versatile connectivity. This configuration includes 4 x 2TB NVMe SSDs and 7 x 24TB HDDs, providing a total of 176TB of storage preconfigured in RAID 5, with support for various RAID modes including 0, 1, 4, 10, and JBOD. Featuring transfer rates up to 2750 MB/s, a 450W PSU, and a 120mm cooling fan, it offers robust performance and reliability for demanding creative workflows and data management. Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 3 ports, multiple USB-C and USB-A ports, DisplayPort 1.4, and a PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot, making it suitable for professionals requiring extensive storage and peripheral integration with macOS systems.
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 $8,819.99.
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 176TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 2TB NVMe SSDs, 7 x 24TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $8,819.99.
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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