OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Encl

Name: OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Encl
Brand: OWC
SKU: OWCTB3F80C000
Price: 1299.99 USD
Availability: BackOrder

OWC|

MPN: OWCTB3F80C000

UPC: 810586035071

Available on Backorder

$1,299.99

Available on backorder — ships as soon as stock arrives

Request for QuoteCall 224-955-1644 for Sales

Save 33% with a Business Account

Exclusive pricing and Net-30 terms. Sign in or create a free account.

Create Free Business Account

Key Features

8-bay external storage enclosure
Thunderbolt connectivity
PCIe expansion support
USB-C 10 Gb/s port with 85 W power delivery
2 USB-A 10 Gb/s ports
SD card reader and CFexpress Type B reader

Bring storage, expansion, and desktop connectivity into a single enclosure designed for serious production work. The OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Encl combines 8 drive bays with Thunderbolt connectivity, giving teams a compact platform for fast local storage and flexible capacity planning. It is built for workflows that need more than a basic external drive enclosure. This model adds the kind of I/O that reduces desk clutter and keeps a workstation moving: USB-C, USB-A, SD card, CFexpress Type B, DisplayPort 1.4, and PCIe expansion support. That makes it a practical fit for editors, content teams, and technical users who move between ingest, storage, and peripheral access all day. The enclosure is also specified with 85 W power delivery over USB-C, which helps support connected laptops from a single cable. For buyers comparing enclosure-only options, the value here is flexibility. Instead of adding separate readers, hubs, and expansion hardware, this platform centralizes them in one unit. That can simplify deployment, reduce cable count, and create a cleaner workstation footprint while preserving room to scale storage as requirements grow.

Ideal For

Desktop media storage for video editing workstations
High-speed ingest station for camera media and project files
Peripheral hub for a Thunderbolt-based production desk
Expandable storage enclosure for technical users who need PCIe add-ons

Why This Product

1Adds PCIe expansion where basic enclosures stop at storage
2Combines card readers and USB ports into the enclosure
3Supports both U.2 and SATA drive types
4Includes 85 W USB-C power delivery for connected laptops

Power

Power Consumption Watts

85 W

Design

Form Factor

Desktop enclosure

General

Mpn	OWCTB3F80C000
Array Type	External Storage Enclosure
Brand Name	OWC

Storage

Storage Interface

SATA / NVMe U.2

Capacity

Max Capacity Tb	0 TB
Storage Capacity Tb	0 TB

Expansion

Drive Bays	8
Drive Bay Form Factor	U.2 and SATA

Interface

Host Ports	1
Host Interface	Thunderbolt

Controller

Controller Type

Thunderbolt storage enclosure

Performance

System Memory Gb

0 GB

Storage Array

Total Storage Capacity	Up to 8 drives
Storage Array Form Factor	Desktop

Purchasing this for your business?

Business account holders on Storage Arrays typically save 33% vs. retail pricing. Create a free account to see your price.

Wholesale pricing below retail

Net-30 terms for qualified businesses

Volume discount tiers

Dedicated account representative

Saved payment methods & PO support

Priority order processing

Create Free Business Account

Documentation

User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of drives does this enclosure support?▾

It is specified for U.2 and SATA drive bays, giving you flexibility across high-speed and capacity-focused configurations.

Does it include workstation expansion features?▾

Yes. The enclosure includes PCIe expansion support, which helps add functionality beyond standard external storage.

Can it function as a desktop hub?▾

Yes. It includes USB-C, USB-A, SD, CFexpress Type B, and DisplayPort 1.4 connectivity for a more complete workstation setup.

Is this suitable for laptop-based workflows?▾

Yes. The USB-C port provides 85 W power delivery, which can help support connected laptops from a single cable.