Model: OWCTB3F84N088X2
from $5,969.99
Color: 4 x 2TB NVMe SSDs, 4 x 20TB HDDs
14 configurations available
The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is an 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID array designed for high-performance storage and expansion. This configuration includes 88TB of storage, featuring four 2TB NVMe SSDs and four 20TB HDDs, preconfigured in RAID 5 for data redundancy and optimal performance. With transfer rates up to 2750 MB/s, versatile connectivity including two Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot, it provides a robust solution for professionals requiring massive storage, fast data access, and flexible peripheral integration, particularly 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 $5,969.99.
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 88TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (4 x 2TB NVMe SSDs, 4 x 20TB HDDs) is available at bhphoto, starting at $5,969.99.
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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