OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure (Thunderbolt 3 Model) External Storage Enclosure for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA Drives

by OWC

£434.99

Estimated . £434.99

Overview

OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure: Empower Your Creative Workflow

The OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure, equipped with Thunderbolt 3 technology, is a game-changer for content creators, offering unmatched speed, capacity, and versatility in a compact desktop design. With four 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, and support for both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs, this enclosure is built to streamline your creative process. Whether you’re a filmmaker, photographer, musician, or studio professional, the ThunderBay 4 delivers the performance and reliability you need to bring your vision to life.

Blazing Speeds for Seamless Productivity

Achieve real-world transfer speeds of up to 1527MB/s, making the ThunderBay 4 ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks like video editing, audio production, and high-resolution photo editing. This exceptional performance ensures you can import, edit, and review massive files without delays, keeping your workflow smooth and efficient. From multi-stream 4K video to large Lightroom catalogues, the ThunderBay 4 empowers you to work faster and focus on creating.

Tailored RAID for Ultimate Flexibility

Customise your storage setup with the ThunderBay 4’s robust RAID capabilities. Add your preferred RAID management software, such as OWC SoftRAID—the fastest and most flexible tool for RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, or 1+0 (10) configurations. Alternatively, use Apple RAID or Windows Disk Manager for seamless compatibility. Whether you prioritise maximum speed, data redundancy, or a balance of both, this enclosure adapts to your needs, with SoftRAID’s predictive health monitoring ensuring your drives remain reliable.

Expand Your Setup with Ease

Featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, the ThunderBay 4 offers powerful expandability. Daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 4 units or other Thunderbolt storage devices to scale your capacity. You can also connect a 5K Thunderbolt display, two 4K displays, or a USB-C device, creating a versatile workflow tailored to your demands. This flexibility makes the ThunderBay 4 a future-proof solution that grows with your creative ambitions.

Quiet, Durable, and Secure Design

Work without distractions thanks to the ThunderBay 4’s innovative design. Its heat-dissipating aluminium housing, flow-through venting, and low-turbulence fan keep your drives cool and quiet, while vibration-absorbing feet and a drive-isolating design minimise sonic resonance. A locking faceplate and backside security slot safeguard your data, and every unit undergoes OWC’s rigorous multi-hour burn-in performance certification to ensure it arrives ready for demanding use.

Built for Every Creator

Compatible with Intel-based and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs, as well as Windows PCs, the ThunderBay 4 integrates effortlessly into any setup. Choose a preconfigured solution for immediate use or a DIY kit to add your own SATA HDDs or SSDs for customised performance.