OWC ThunderBay 4 mini, 2.5" 4-Bay HDD and/or SSD RAID enclosure, Thunderbolt 3, without Softraid
This enclosure is also available in our shop as equipped version with storage capacities with 8TB to 16TB (including Softraid softwareBig RAID System Performance in a Compact DesignThe ThunderBay 4 mini is a compact data storage enclosure that you can populate with new or existing 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs. It’s big on performance and flexibility, yet ThunderBay 4 mini is about the length of a pencil and can weigh as little as 3.1 pounds with drives.
The rugged heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure features two Thunderbolt 3 (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible) ports for up to 1556MB/s speeds, so you have more than enough bandwidth to handle personal and business backups — all the way up to today's highest resolution audio, photo, and video formats. If you are seeking big RAID performance that's small enough to fit on a desk, in a rack, or on a DIT cart, your wish is now a reality.
Speed, size, and convenience — the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini provides everything a demanding workflow requires.
A New World of Drive Use FlexibilityWith four drive bays, you can mix or match different brand and capacity 2.5-inch SSDs and HDDs. Use mixed drives independently or combine drives as a RAID with the included SoftRAID setup and management software. You can populate this empty enclosure with your own drives, or choose a pre-configured capacity solution to achieve your desired balance of storage, performance, and data redundancy.
Expand production capabilities in industry-leading creative platforms like Final Cut X, Avid Pro Tools, Apple Pro Logic, and Adobe Lightroom, edit large images, manage massive photo and audio libraries, store drone videos, use it as a transport drive…whatever the day or project demands, the ThunderBay 4 mini is the perfect workflow solution.
Works with SoftRAID: Easy and Complete Drive ManagementSoftRAID (sold separately) is OWC's powerful and intuitive software RAID utility for macOS and Windows that allows you to quickly access and robustly protect your data. SoftRAID makes it a breeze to create RAID volumes by helping you through the entire process. With multiple RAID options, you decide what you’re using your RAID volume for and how much space to allocate to it. It's that simple to create your preference of speed and/or redundancy for your data volume.
Highlights • Four 2.5-inch drive bays
• Up to 1556MB/s with (2) Thunderbolt 3 ports (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible)
• Daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
• Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows
Ports • 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports
RAID Levels Supported • JBOD
Includes • (1) ThunderBay 4 mini
• (1) Thunderbolt 3 cable
• (1) External power supply
• (2) Keys for front panel lock
• (1) Quick start guide
Dimension: L: 19,1cm x W: 9,6cm x H: 11,7cm
Weight: 1,1kg
Warranty: 1 year