Model: OWCTB3F81S200
from $12,529.99
Color: 4 x 8TB NVMe SSDs, 7 x 24TB HDDs
Storage: 200TB
6 configurations available
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a high-capacity 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array designed for demanding storage needs. This configuration features an impressive 200TB of storage, combining the speed of four 8TB NVMe SSDs with the vast capacity of seven 24TB HDDs, preconfigured in RAID 5 for 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 array of connectivity including Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USB-A, and DisplayPort, it provides a versatile and powerful solution for professionals requiring extensive, fast, and flexible storage and expansion capabilities.
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 $12,529.99.
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 200TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 8TB NVMe SSDs, 7 x 24TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $12,529.99.
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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