OWCTB3IVKIT000 Thunderbay 4 chasis Add Your Own Drives Kit -Softraid not included

OWCTB3IVKIT000: 0GB Kit - Add Your Own Drives Kit  - Softraid not included

OWC ThunderBay 4 for Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s Type C)  4-Bay RAID-READY, Solution for 4 x 3.5" or  2.5" Serial ATA HDDs and/or SSDs.

The “Just Right” RAID for All Storage Needs

When two bays clearly aren’t enough storage for your needs and eight bays feels a bit ambitious for now, enter the ThunderBay 4. This “just right” Goldilocks of storage solutions offers the space, speed, and flexibility you can use for both current and future needs.

There’s a reason ThunderBay 4 is our most popular multi-bay RAID storage solution. You can use a variety of 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives for everyday digital file storage and backup all the way to running multi-stream compressed 4K video. With two Thunderbolt ports, it gives you the muscle to move all that content.

And ThunderBay 4 is highly configurable to perfectly match your storage needs. You can use each drive independently, or with OWC SoftRAID XT (sold separately) configure your setup with the optimal balance of performance and data-redundancy. Get the most out of your storage, take the brakes off your workflow, and do more with a ThunderBay 4. 

Cool. Fast. Empowering.

Each populated ThunderBay 4 solution undergoes OWC's multi-hour drive "burn-in" performance certification procedure prior to shipping. This ensures your ThunderBay 4 arrives operating properly and ready for demanding use.

Time-Tested Cooling

Built on OWC's time-tested enclosure cooling technology, ThunderBay 4 utilizes an open "flow-thru" vented design with an oversized 92 mm, low-turbulence, noise-quieting fan to keep the drives running cool and reliably.

Vibration Dampened

ThunderBay 4s' drive isolating design reduces sonic resonance, and is aided by over-sized, rugged, vibration-absorbing, non-skid feet.

Multi-Drive

Daisy-chain up to six ThunderBay 4s' for massive storage capabilities and increased performance, or connect multiple ThunderBay 4s' to multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports to achieve exponential speed capabilities.

Gain a 4K Perspective

With a dedicated DisplayPort 1.2, ThunderBay 4 empowers you to add the fresh, crisp perspective of a 4K display to your workflow. Whether in your home office or on a mobile studio job, seeing your work in full detail is just one connection away. Use it to free up your laptop port so you can dock in and out quick.

The “Supply Chain” That Always Delivers

With two Thunderbolt ports, the ThunderBay 4 lets you daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices and displays while keeping Thunderbolt ports on your laptop or desktop free for other uses. You can learn more about how to connect multiple Thunderbolt devices to your computer with this easy-to-flow infographic.

Workflow and Storage Solutions for Pros

Whether you’re finishing and mastering, creating proxies or working with state-of-the-art VFX and AR, you need dependable tech that keeps pace with your demands. OWC workflow and storage solutions cover every angle, delivering blazing speed, capacity for all five levels of RAID, and bonus features like the freedom to daisy-chain and hot-swap.

Use the chart to find the perfect match for your workflow and storage. View chart.

Thunderbolt Made Easy

We make it easy to choose the right gear. Our Thunderbolt Certified products offer the same performance and functionality whether they are Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4. And if you’re rocking a beloved Thunderbolt 2 machine, we offer an adapter so you can plug into our universe of award-winning solutions. No hassles, no confusion. That’s the OWC Difference.

Specifications: 

Hot Swap Support

• Yes

Chipset

• SATA Controller: (2) ASM1062
• Thunderbolt 3: (1) Intel DSL6540

Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)

• Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)

Plug and Play

• Yes

RAID Capable

• Yes

RAID Levels Supported

• JBOD

RAID Features

• Software RAID

Mac OS Compatibility

• macOS 10.12 Sierra
• 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

PC OS Compatibility

• Windows 10 64-bit Edition
• Windows 11

Host Port Requirements

• Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)

Power Supply

• Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply

AC Input

• 100-230V

External Power Adapter

• No

Number of Bays

• 4

Drive Bays

• 4 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA drives, 3.5-inch SATA drives

Device Ports

• (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
• (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
• (1) DisplayPort Port
  

Cooling

• (1) 92mm Temperature-controlled cooling fan

Security Slot

• Yes

Power Button

• Yes

Power/Activity LED

• Yes

Housing Color

• Black

Housing Material

• Aluminum
  

Dimensions

• Height: 17.7 cm (7.0 in)
• Length: 24.5 cm (9.6 in)
• Width: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)

Weight

• 3.9 kg (8.60 lbs)

Reach Certification

• Yes

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)

Humidity

• Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
• Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing