Overview
OWC ThunderBlade: The Pinnacle of Performance Storage
Introducing the OWC ThunderBlade, the ultimate external storage solution that redefines speed and reliability for media professionals and creatives. With cutting-edge technology, it stands as the epitome of performance in data transfer and storage.
Unparalleled Speed for Creatives
In the realm of professional creativity, efficiency is synonymous with time and money. The ThunderBlade thrives in this fast-paced environment, offering staggering transfer speeds of up to 2586MB/s read & 2613MB/s write. Paired with SoftRAID, experience velocity up to 3800MB/s, propelling your projects to new heights with seamless handling of uncompressed, high-bandwidth streams.
SoftRAID: Simplifying RAID Management
Empower your storage with SoftRAID XT, the industry-leading RAID management tool for macOS and Windows. Over two decades of refinement ensures your data's protection while optimising performance. SoftRAID XT is a powerhouse, offering:
- Flexibility to create RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) arrays
- Constant monitoring with SoftRAID Monitor for immediate problem detection
- Volume validation for sector readability and parity accuracy
- Pre-use disk certification for guaranteed data safety
- Proactive error prediction for unforeseen failure prevention
- Cross-platform compatibility with OWC MacDrive technology, ensuring seamless array migration between Mac and PC
Exceeding Hardware RAID Limitations
SoftRAID's software-driven approach transcends the capabilities of traditional hardware RAID. It grants unmatched power and flexibility over your drives, offering an upgradeable and expandable solution that hardware RAID cannot match.
Dependability and Support You Can Rely On
The ThunderBlade is a testament to OWC's commitment to reliability and exceptional performance. Subjected to rigorous quality control and backed by a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty and 24/7 customer support, the ThunderBlade is not just a product but a lifelong investment in your creative journey.
- Skyrocket your project speed with up to 2613MB/s write speeds
- Transform data transfer with Thunderbolt technology's peak performance
- Experience seamless RAID management with SoftRAID XT's intuitive interface
- Elevate your data protection with real-time monitoring and alerts
- Ensure data integrity with pre-use disk certification and volume validation
- Achieve unparalleled flexibility moving arrays between Mac and PC
- Outperform hardware RAID with software-driven power and control
- Enjoy peace of mind with 24/7 customer support and a 3-year warranty
Compatibility
Compatible with the devices listed below.
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
Mac Pro
iMac
Mac mini
Mac Studio
iMac Pro
Specifications
- Total Capacity
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- 4TB
- Standard Mechanism
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- 4 X 1.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Number of Bays
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- 4
- Format
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- Formatted as 4 disk RAID 0 for Mac. To convert for PC, use SoftRAID for Windows
- Drive Interface
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- M.2 NVMe (PCIe 3.0)
- RAID Levels Supported
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- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 4, RAID 5, RAID 10
- Device Ports
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- 1 x host port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port
- Display Support by Port
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- 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
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
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- Thunderbolt 3: up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
- Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)
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- Up to 2586 MB/s
- Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
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- Up to 2613 MB/s
- Chipset
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- Thunderbolt 3: 1 x Intel DSL6540
- Host Port Requirements
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- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
- Mac OS Compatibility
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- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- PC OS Compatibility
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- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows 11
- Driver Required
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- SoftRAID Only
- SoftRAID automatically checks for the latest driver. Launch the app and if displayed, follow prompts to update driver
- Power Supply
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- External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- AC Input / DC Output
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- Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
- Output: +15V, 4.8A
- Wattage
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- 72W
- Certifications
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- CE, FCC, RoHS
- Dimensions
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- H: 290 x L: 192 x W: 124 mm
- Weight
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- 676 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC ThunderBlade
- 1 x 0.7 m Thunderbolt Cable
- 1 x External Power Supply
- 1 x Ballistic Hard-Shell Travel Case
- 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBlade
- 1 x OWC SoftRAID XT Software Bundle
Warranty
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCTB3TBV4T04