OWC 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Enclosure (Diskless)

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OWC 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Enclosure (Diskless)

SKU OWCTB38SRKIT0
R 22,900

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  • Registered SA company (Reg. 2025/494434/07)
  • Brand-new stock from established SA distributors
  • Secure checkout
  • Free deliveryThis product qualifies, anywhere in South Africa
  • 2–5 business daysDelivery, nationwide
  • 12 months warrantyIncluded with this product
  • 7-day returnsChange of mind. Refund policy

Overview

About this product

This latest addition to the popular ThunderBay line, introduced in 2014, now offers eight drive bays for either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDDs and/or SSDs in any combination. The OWC ThunderBay 8 is like a high-performance personal data centre that offers multiple configuration options to suit your ever-expanding storage needs. Photo, film and video editors can take advantage of the largest capacity desktop RAID storage solution we’ve ever offered to handle the voracious drive space appetite of RAW, 4K, large format, and VR workflows.


With Thunderbolt 3 offering real-world transfer rates up to 2586MB/s and the ability to RAID together eight SSDs or HDDs, ThunderBay 8’s rugged, field-tested aluminium design has the under-the-hood horsepower needed to conquer high-bandwidth requirements. You can even configure multiple ThunderBay 8 solutions connected via multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports on your Mac or PC to achieve exponential speed increases. Whatever your set-up, when you’re racing against a deadline, ThunderBay 8 puts you in the winner’s circle.


FEATURES:



  • Pro-grade transfer speeds: up to 2586MB/s real-world-tested speed with Thunderbolt 3 port

  • Eight hot-swappable universal drive bays: mix or match 2.5-inch (no adapter needed) and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs

  • Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets

  • See your work: DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting up to a 4K display

  • Daisy-chain expansion: second Thunderbolt 3 port for adding up to five additional Thunderbolt devices

  • Quick drive swaps: thumb screw release trays

  • Plug-and-play ready: no drivers needed and include Thunderbolt 3 cable

  • Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows

  • OWC ClingOn ready: cable stabilizer prevents work session interruption and possible data loss


SPECIFICATIONS:



  • Total Capacity

    • 0TB



  • Display Support

    • Up to two 4K displays @ 60Hz,

    • or one 5K display @ 60Hz



  • Display Support by Port

    • Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter

    • DisplayPort 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60Hz



  • Bootable

    • Mac only



  • Hot-Swap Support

    • Yes



  • Chipset

    • Thunderbolt: (1) Intel JHL-6540

    • SATA Controller: (2) JMicron JMB-585



  • Certifications

    • CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI



  • Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)

    • Thunderbolt 3 : 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)



  • Plug and Play

    • Yes




  • RAID


    • RAID Capable

      • Yes



    • RAID Levels Supported

      • RAID 0

      • RAID 1

      • RAID 0+1

      • RAID 4

      • RAID 5

      • JBOD



    • RAID Features

      • Software RAID






  • Compatibility


    • Mac OS Compatibility

      • macOS 10.12 Sierra

      • macOS 10.13 High Sierra

      • macOS 10.14 Mojave

      • macOS 10.15 Catalina

      • macOS 11.x Big Sur

      • macOS 12.x Monterey



    • PC OS Compatibility

      • Windows 10 64-bit Edition



    • Other Requirements

      • SoftRAID is compatible with Windows 10, or macOS 10.12 or later. Apple Silicon M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. Additional seats are available.



    • Host Port Requirements

      • Thunderbolt 3 port



    • Driver Required

      • SoftRAID Only






  • Power


    • Power Supply

      • Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply



    • AC Input

      • 90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 115V, 1.8A At 230V



    • DC Output

      • +12V, 25A



    • Wattage

      • 300 Watts



    • External Power Adapter

      • No






  • Physical


    • Number of Bays

      • 8



    • Device Ports

      • (2) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports

      • (1) DisplayPort Port



    • Cooling

      • (1) 92mm cooling fan



    • Security Slot

      • Yes



    • Power Button

      • Yes



    • Power/Activity LED

      • Yes



    • Housing Color

      • Black



    • Housing Material

      • Aluminium





  • Product Dimensions: 24 x 18 x 26 cm

  • Product Weight: 7300g


WHAT'S IN THE BOX:



  • OWC 0TB Thunderbay 8 DIY Enclosure with SoftRAID XT - Black x1

  • Thunderbolt 3 Cable x1

  • Power Cable x1

  • Keys for Front Panel Lock x2

  • Quick Start Guide x1

  • SoftRAID XT Software x1

  • SoftRAID XT Quick Start Guide x1

  • Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (1-Year Subscription) x1

Good to know

Shipping, warranty and common questions

Shipping

Delivery is free on orders of R2,500 or more. Below R2,500 a R150 delivery fee applies, shown at checkout before you pay.

Orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment confirmation.

Orders are only processed once funds have cleared in the Vorax bank account.

Once your order is shipped, you will receive an email notification with your tracking details.

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Warranty & refunds

Where a product's warranty is listed on its page, that is the warranty you get. Products without a listed warranty carry a minimum 6-month warranty from the date of purchase, and a longer manufacturer warranty might apply.

Shipping for approved replacements or repairs is covered by us.

Unwanted products (change of mind) must be returned within 7 calendar days of delivery, unused, in original packaging and suitable for resale.

All returned items are subject to inspection before a refund is approved.

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How long does order processing take?

We process all orders within 1–2 business days once payment has cleared. You will receive an email confirmation once your order is on its way.

How long does delivery take?

Once dispatched, delivery takes 1–3 business days depending on your location. Including processing, total delivery time is 2–5 business days from the date you order.

Do you ship everywhere in South Africa?

Yes, we offer nationwide shipping. Certain high-risk or no-go areas may experience delays, and we will contact you if this applies to your address.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa and Mastercard cards, interest-free instalments with Stitch Pay Later (subject to approval), Instant EFT, Zapper, Mobicred and direct bank transfer (EFT). The options available for your order are shown at checkout. Orders are only processed once payment has cleared.

Pay by direct bank transfer and save 3%: choose Bank deposit at checkout. Checkout shows the full price; once your order is placed we apply the 3% and email your reduced total within 1 business day. Pay that amount, using your order number as the reference. If you have already paid the full amount, we refund the 3% to you. The saving does not apply to Instant EFT or other payment methods.

What if the item I want is out of stock?

Items marked out of stock cannot be purchased directly on the website. You are welcome to contact us and we may be able to arrange a manual backorder, subject to supplier availability.

Manual backorders are processed only after full payment via EFT or secure payment link, and lead times vary depending on supplier stock.

Can I track my order?

Yes. Once your order is shipped you will receive a tracking number by email so you can monitor delivery.