OWC OWCTB3TBL8X08 8.0TB ThunderBlade TB (40Gb/s) NVMe RAID SSD with SoftRAID

OWC's ThunderBlade NVMe RAID SSD is celebrated as the best production drive by film pros for good reason. With a rugged, silent design and compact footprint, it handles uncompressed high-bandwidth content with unmatched speed and reliability. In fast-paced environments where time is money, ThunderBlade ensures you stay ahead of deadlines and enhance your professional reputation.

OWC OWCTB3TBL8X08 Includes

• (1) OWC ThunderBlade X8 External Storage Solution
• (1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt Cable
• (1) External Power Supply
• (1) US Power Cable (3-Prong IEC C13)
• (1) Ballistic Hard-Shell Travel Case
• (1) Support Manual for OWC ThunderBlade X8
• (1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
• (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)
• 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

OWC OWCTB3TBL8X08 Features

• Incomparable: Up to 2921MB/s ready-to-run, time-saving speed that has no competitor1
• Spacious: up to eight NVMe M.2 SSDs for up to 32TB
• Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
• Versatile: daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device or display via the second Thunderbolt port
• Stable: non-skid rubber feet keep ThunderBlade in place while OWC ClingOn secures the included Thunderbolt connecting cable
• Reliable: heat-dissipating fanless aluminum chassis keeps you working silently at top speed
• Informative: confirm use status instantly via integrated LED
• Mobile: compact footprint and custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make this the perfect shuttle drive
• Certified: meets Intel Thunderbolt and OWC operating certifications for assured performance and reliability
• 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

OWC OWCTB3TBL8X08 Specifications

• Number of Bays: 8
• Capacity: 8.0TB
• Drive Mechanism: (8) 1.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2242 SSD
• Plug and Play: Yes
• Hot Plug Support: Yes
• Storage Interface: M.2 NVMe (PCIe 3.0)
• RAID Capable: Yes
• Default RAID Level: RAID 0
• RAID Levels Supported:
  • RAID 0
  • RAID 1
  • RAID 4
  • RAID 5
  • RAID 10
• RAID Features: Software RAID
• Device Ports:
  • (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
  • (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
• Display Support:
  • Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz,
  • or one 4K display @ 60Hz,
  • or one 4K display @ 30Hz
• Display Support by Port: 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): Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
• Benchmark Speed, Read (Max): Up to 2921 MB/s
• Benchmark Speed, Write (Max): Up to 2814 MB/s
• Chipset / Controller: Titan Ridge DD (JHL7440)
• Host Interface Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)
• Mac OS Compatibility:
  • 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: Windows 11
• Driver Required:
  • SoftRAID Only
  • SoftRAID automatically checks for the latest version. Launch the app and if displayed, follow prompts to complete the SoftRAID update.
• Other Requirements:
  • Windows certification on Windows 11 Pro Build 22621 - 64bit. Recommended Windows 11 version 22H2 and later.
  • The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.
  • SoftRAID works with Windows 11 or later and macOS 10.14 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer.
• External Power Adapter: Yes
• Power Supply: External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
• AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
• DC Output: +12V, 7.5A
• Wattage: 90W
• Security Slot: No
• Power/Activity LED: Yes
• Housing Color: Black
• Housing Material: Aluminum
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
  • Length: 20.8 cm (8.2 in)
  • Width: 12.4 cm (4.9 in)
• Weight: 1.1 kg (2.40 lbs)
• Certifications:
  • CE
  • FCC
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • UKCA
  • IC
• Ambient Temperature:
  • Operating: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
  • Non-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
• Altitude:
  • Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
  • Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
• Humidity:
  • Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
  • Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Noise: 0.0dB