---
product_id: 285912164
title: "OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports"
brand: "owc"
price: "9354 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Owc"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/285912164-owc-thunderbay-8-raid-5-edition-8-bay-external-drive
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports 8 hot-swappable bays Up to 2,586 MB/s transfer speed OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports

**Brand:** owc
**Price:** 9354 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Unlock Pro-Level Storage Power & Speed — Don’t Get Left Behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports by owc
- **How much does it cost?** 9354 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/285912164-owc-thunderbay-8-raid-5-edition-8-bay-external-drive)

## Best For

- owc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted owc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Secure Design:** Aluminum enclosure with locking front panel and security slot keeps your data fortress safe and cool.
- • **Universal Drive Compatibility:** Supports both 2.5” and 3.5” SSDs/HDDs for ultimate flexibility in your storage setup.
- • **Massive 768TB Storage Capacity:** Scale your creative empire with up to 768TB of RAID 5-protected data vault.
- • **Plug-and-Play Thunderbolt Certified:** No drivers needed—works flawlessly on Mac and Windows with included Thunderbolt 3 cable.
- • **Blazing Fast Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity:** Experience seamless workflows with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports supporting daisy-chaining up to 6 units.

## Overview

The OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition is a professional-grade external storage solution featuring eight hot-swappable bays compatible with 2.5” and 3.5” drives. Equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, it delivers ultra-fast data transfer speeds up to 2,586 MB/s and supports daisy-chaining for massive scalability up to 768TB. Its rugged aluminum chassis includes security features and front-panel LEDs for drive status, making it ideal for filmmakers, photographers, and creative professionals demanding reliable, high-capacity storage.

## Description

Professional Grade 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 Storage Solution With eight hot-swappable drive bays, ThunderBay 8 is like a high-performance personal data center for lmmakers, video production pros, photographers, graphic designers and small business workgroups. It o ers massive, professional-grade storage capacity with real-world tested speed up to 2,586MB/s1 in a desktop-sized design. Use mixed drives independently or combine drives as a RAID with SoftRAID. With a locking front panel and security slot on the backside, the ThunderBay 8 is like an ironclad vault for your data. Plus, with front-panel LEDs indicating the status of each drive, youâ€ll know at a glance if your data is secure. Its rugged heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure also features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, so you can breeze through business backups all the way up to todayâ€s largest RAW photo and multi-stream 4K video formats.

Review: Gerät ok, aber Softraid muss jährlich upgedatet werden, Kosten von 75€ oder mehr. Das ist nirgendwo beim Kauf erkennbar. Das ist immer dann erforderlich, wenn eine neues Betriebssystem dazu kommt. Sonst läuft es nicht mehr störungsfrei. So sagt zumindest OWC. Habe nun schon das zweite update kaufen müssen.
Review: Well manufactured easy to install and very quiet

## Features

- Eight universal 2.5 or 3.5-inch SSDs/HDDs drive bays w/ Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible)
- Daisy-chain six units together for up to 768TB of storage capacity or five additional Thunderbolt devices with second Thunderbolt 3 port
- DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting up to a 4K display
- No drivers needed and includes Thunderbolt 3 cable
- Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows w/ Up to 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084S3S8JC |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,540 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #213 in External Hard Drives |
| Color | RAID 5 HDD |
| Compatible devices | Desktop, Laptop, Server |
| Connectivity technology | Thunderbolt, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (47) |
| Data transfer rate | 2586 Megabytes Per Second |
| Date First Available | 17 March 2020 |
| Form Factor | 3.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Desktop |
| Hard Drive Interface | Raid |
| Hard Drive Size | 768 TB |
| Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 7.3 Kilograms |
| Item model number | OWCTB38SRKIT0 |
| Item weight | 7.3 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Max number of supported devices | 8 |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 32 x 38 x 37 cm; 7.3 kg |
| Series | OWCTB38SRKIT0 21854079 |
| UPC | 810586034432 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OWC
- **Colour:** RAID 5 HDD
- **Hardware interface:** Thunderbolt, USB Type C
- **Hardware platform:** Mac, Windows
- **Product dimensions:** 23.9L x 25.9W x 18H centimeters

## Images

![OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gdzRHh14L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***O on 26 December 2023*

Gerät ok, aber Softraid muss jährlich upgedatet werden, Kosten von 75€ oder mehr. Das ist nirgendwo beim Kauf erkennbar. Das ist immer dann erforderlich, wenn eine neues Betriebssystem dazu kommt. Sonst läuft es nicht mehr störungsfrei. So sagt zumindest OWC. Habe nun schon das zweite update kaufen müssen.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by "***" on 14 April 2022*

Well manufactured easy to install and very quiet

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by Y***E on 24 April 2023*

Recently, I replaced my DROBO 5D and DROBO 5N2 with an OWC ThunderBay 4 and an OWC ThunderBay 8, both equipped with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports. The reason behind this switch was the recent announcement of DROBO's bankruptcy and my previous experiences with their 5 series. In my experience, the DROBO 5 series has had issues with enclosures, power supplies, firmware, and overall reliability. Thus, I thoroughly researched various NAS and DAS brands and ultimately chose the OWC Thunderbolt 3 series for its exceptional build quality and performance. As someone who has had a positive experience with their Thunderbolt docks, this was a significant factor in my decision-making process. My previous experience with DROBO reinforced the importance of keeping data safety simple. The OWC enclosures provide me with the necessary RAID features in a simple and efficient manner. So far, everything has been working well, and I hope it continues to be that way.

## Frequently Bought Together

- OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports, Includes SoftRAID XT
- OWC Thunderbolt 4 Cable, Thunderbolt Certified, 2.0 Meter (6.56 ft.), 40 Gb/s Data Transfer, 100W Power Charging, Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB4 Devices, Black

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*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-02-19*