OWC ThunderBay 8 128TB 8-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID pole (SATA 6Gb/s)

Video editors and creative studios working with massive 4K/8K footage need a storage solution that keeps up with relentless data demands. The OWC ThunderBay 8 delivers 128TB of raw capacity across eight hot-swappable 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, connected via dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for sustained throughput up to 2500MB/s. Whether you're cutting a feature film, managing a multi-camera production, or running a small post house, this eight-bay array turns your workstation into a high-speed media hub.

Key specifications

• Total storage capacity: 128TB (8 x 16TB enterprise-class SATA HDDs)
• Host interface: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), daisy-chain up to 6 devices
• Internal drive interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III), supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives
• Hardware RAID: 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0/10, JBOD, SPAN via included SoftRAID XT
• Performance: up to 2500MB/s read, 2400MB/s write
• Display support: 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 for up to 4K @ 60Hz
• Cooling: large, quiet fan with aluminum chassis for heat dissipation
• Power: internal universal auto-switching 100-240V, 50/60Hz
• Compatibility: macOS 10.13.6 or later, Windows 10 or later
• Security: Kensington lock slot

Why choose it

The ThunderBay 8 combines massive capacity with Thunderbolt 3 speed, eliminating storage bottlenecks for demanding creative workflows. Its eight bays allow flexible RAID configurations for performance, redundancy, or a balance of both. Hot-swappable drive bays mean you can replace drives without downtime, and the included SoftRAID XT software provides advanced management and monitoring.

Ideal use cases

• Editing 4K/8K video in real time without proxy workflows
• Multi-camera production and live event capture
• Post-production houses needing shared high-speed storage
• Backup and archiving of large media libraries
• Creative professionals requiring reliable RAID redundancy

Good to know

Thunderbolt 3 daisy-chaining lets you connect up to six devices, including a 4K display via DisplayPort. The aluminum chassis and large fan keep drives cool and quiet under load. SoftRAID XT is included for easy RAID setup and monitoring. Note: drives are pre-installed and configured; consult OWC for details on RAID level out of the box.