---
product_id: 188526208
title: "OWC ThunderBay 8 0TB Eight-Bay Thunderbolt 40Gb/s RAID 5 Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID Premium"
brand: "owc"
price: "$3409.12"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Owc"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/188526208-owc-thunderbay-8-0tb-eight-bay-thunderbolt-40gb-s-raid
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
---

# Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, 40Gb/s 8 universal SSD/HDD bays Daisy-chain up to 6 units (1,152TB) OWC ThunderBay 8 0TB Eight-Bay Thunderbolt 40Gb/s RAID 5 Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID Premium

**Brand:** owc
**Price:** $3409.12
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate your data game with ThunderBay 8 — where speed meets scale!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OWC ThunderBay 8 0TB Eight-Bay Thunderbolt 40Gb/s RAID 5 Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID Premium by owc
- **How much does it cost?** $3409.12 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/188526208-owc-thunderbay-8-0tb-eight-bay-thunderbolt-40gb-s-raid)

## 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

- • **Scale Without Limits:** Daisy-chain up to six units or five additional Thunderbolt devices for a staggering 1,152TB total storage.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just connect and go, with included Thunderbolt 3 cable and quick-swap trays.
- • **Rock-Solid RAID Protection:** Bundled SoftRAID Premium offers flexible RAID 0/1/4/5/10 support for data safety and performance.
- • **Massive 8-Bay Storage Power:** Supports both 2.5" & 3.5" drives for ultimate flexibility and capacity.
- • **Blazing Fast Thunderbolt 3 Speeds:** Experience up to 40Gb/s transfer rates with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2.

## Overview

The OWC ThunderBay 8 is a premium eight-bay Thunderbolt 3 storage enclosure designed for Mac and Windows professionals seeking high-capacity, high-speed RAID 5 storage. Featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports with backward compatibility, it supports daisy-chaining up to six units for massive scalability. Its plug-and-play design includes quick-swap trays and bundled SoftRAID Premium software, delivering flexible RAID configurations and robust data protection in a sleek aluminum enclosure.

## Description

desertcart.com: OWC ThunderBay 8 0TB Eight-Bay Thunderbolt 40Gb/s RAID 5 Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID Premium : Electronics

Review: Excellent DAS for my Plex and other needs - Well my Drobo 5D finally died. I lost all my data. I think one of the drives "healed" and after that things went downhill . Drobo is no longer supported either. It was definitely a great device, but had to move on So I read all the reviews and decided to give this 8 bay OWC a try. I love it! First its awesome looking Second its not that loud as others are saying, maybe if you are sitting right next to it, but I have in the basement next to my mac mini server, so It dont bother me one bit Third tech support is fast. I chatted online about a few questions, responded within minutes! Fourth I really like the soft Raid, it is so easy to use, even I did it! Only issue I dont like is that if I add another hard drive, the RAID 5 volume I already have cant be expanded without backing it up first and erasing it etc, but thats ok! great purchase so far!
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Exceptional reliability, build quality, & performance: OWC, the UN-DROBO - 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.

## 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 1,152TB of storage capacity or five additional Thunderbolt devices with second Thunderbolt 3 port
- Plug-and-play ready: no drivers needed and Includes Thunderbolt cable; Quick drive swaps: thumb screw release trays
- No drivers needed and includes Thunderbolt 3 cable
- Bundled with OWC SoftRAID Premium: the fastest and most flexible RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) tool. Also supports Apple RAID and Windows Disk Manager
- Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows w/ Up to 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084S3S8JC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #369 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | OWC |
| Built-In Media | Storage |
| Color | Enclosure w/SoftRAID |
| Compatible Devices | Mac, Windows |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 87 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2586 Megabytes Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hardware Interface | Thunderbolt, USB Type C |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, Windows |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.4"L x 10.2"W x 7.1"H |
| Item Weight | 7.3 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Product Dimensions | 9.4"L x 10.2"W x 7.1"H |
| Supported Devices Quantity | 8 |
| UPC | 810586034432 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OWC
- **Color:** Enclosure w/SoftRAID
- **Hardware Interface:** Thunderbolt, USB Type C
- **Hardware Platform:** Mac, Windows
- **Product Dimensions:** 9.4"L x 10.2"W x 7.1"H

## Images

![OWC ThunderBay 8 0TB Eight-Bay Thunderbolt 40Gb/s RAID 5 Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID Premium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gdzRHh14L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent DAS for my Plex and other needs
*by M***N on August 17, 2023*

Well my Drobo 5D finally died. I lost all my data. I think one of the drives "healed" and after that things went downhill . Drobo is no longer supported either. It was definitely a great device, but had to move on So I read all the reviews and decided to give this 8 bay OWC a try. I love it! First its awesome looking Second its not that loud as others are saying, maybe if you are sitting right next to it, but I have in the basement next to my mac mini server, so It dont bother me one bit Third tech support is fast. I chatted online about a few questions, responded within minutes! Fourth I really like the soft Raid, it is so easy to use, even I did it! Only issue I dont like is that if I add another hard drive, the RAID 5 volume I already have cant be expanded without backing it up first and erasing it etc, but thats ok! great purchase so far!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Exceptional reliability, build quality, & performance: OWC, the UN-DROBO
*by Y***E on April 24, 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but sometimes hangs up for a bit.
*by J***. on August 16, 2024*

I love the additional storage and it has been a good performer but for some reason, it seems to take forever to read a larger directory. I can edit 4K video across the network on this though, which was a great surprise. Not sure what the issue is with opening folders with a 20-second delay sometimes. I put in fast drives but it is 112 TB with redundancy.

## 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: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-10*