OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID external storage enclosure with 160 TB capacity for professional Thunderbolt workflows

OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 160 TB, RAID 5, Thunderbolt | External Drives

Name: OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 160 TB, RAID 5, Thunderbolt | External Drives
Brand: OWC
SKU: OWCTB38SRE160
Price: 9672.55 USD
Availability: BackOrder

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MPN: OWCTB38SRE160

UPC: 810100982430

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Key Features

160 TB total storage capacity
8-bay external RAID enclosure
Thunderbolt host interface
Preconfigured RAID 5
Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0 (10), and JBOD
SoftRAID Premium included for 3 years

Maintain access to critical files without building a storage stack from scratch. The OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID combines 160 TB of raw capacity with eight enterprise-class drives and Thunderbolt connectivity to support high-throughput workflows in post-production, backup, and shared project storage. It ships preconfigured in RAID 5, giving you a practical balance of performance, usable capacity, and fault tolerance for teams that cannot afford avoidable downtime. SoftRAID Premium is included for three years, adding management tools that help you configure and monitor the array with more control than basic enclosure software. The system supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0 (10), and JBOD, so you can align the array to speed, redundancy, or flexibility as requirements change. With a five-year limited warranty, this model is positioned for buyers who want a storage platform that justifies its price through capacity, drive count, and long-term operational confidence.

Ideal For

Shared post-production storage for 4K and 8K media projects
Primary working volume for large creative teams
High-capacity backup target for servers and workstations
On-premises archive for active project libraries

Why This Product

1160 TB capacity exceeds smaller desktop RAID enclosures
2Preconfigured RAID 5 adds fault tolerance versus RAID 0-only systems
3Eight enterprise-class drives provide higher density than 4-bay alternatives
4Included SoftRAID Premium adds control beyond basic bundled software

General

Mpn	OWCTB38SRE160
Brand Name	OWC
Drive Type	External RAID storage
Device Supported	Workstations and computers with Thunderbolt connectivity

Storage

Drive Interface

Thunderbolt

Support

Warranty Years

5 years

Capacity

Storage Capacity Tb

160 TB

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Frequently Asked Questions

What RAID level does the OWC ThunderBay 8 ship with?▾

It ships preconfigured in RAID 5, giving you a practical balance of usable capacity and fault tolerance.

Which RAID modes are supported?▾

It supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0 (10), and JBOD.

Is management software included?▾

Yes. SoftRAID Premium is included for 3 years.

What warranty coverage is provided?▾

The unit includes a 5-year limited warranty.