OWC ThunderBay Collection

Drives, SSD and Hard Drive RAID systems

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OWC ThunderBay Collection

Drives, SSD and Hard Drive RAID systems

Have an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac? Use any OWC externally-powered Thunderbolt solution with Apple's Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter! Learn more »

Desktop, RAID & Rackmount Thunderbolt Drives

Select among award-winning solutions from mega-capacity, multi-bay RAID arrays, to ultra-fast SSDs and rackmount drives.

OWC ThunderBay 8

Like a high-performance personal data center with pro-grade transfer speeds up to 2,586MB/s. Multiple configuration options available to suit ever-expanding storage needs. Massive capacity: store up to 144TB of critical footage, images, and files

Starting at

$1,634.99

Capacities from 16TB to 144TB

OWC ThunderBay 4

OWC's flagship 4-bay RAID powerhouse is bigger and faster than ever before. With the unbelievable performance of Thunderbolt 3 up to 1550MB/s, it's the ultimate workhorse external storage solution. Works with both 2.5" and 3.5" drives.

Starting at

$849.00

Up to 72TB

NEW! OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual

Blazing-fast NVMe SSD performance meets massive capacity in this compact, dual-bay Thunderbolt storage solution. Perfect for everything from routine backups to high-bandwidth pro creative uses.

Starting at

Capacities from 2TB to 64TB

NEW! OWC Flex 1U4

Go beyond the desktop. This innovative 4-bay rackmount solution combines massive storage capacity with speeds up to 2750MB/s, Thunderbolt transfer performance, drive flexibility, and device expandability.

Starting at

$2,039.99

Configure up to 82TB with HDD + NVMe SSD Options

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8

The industry's first Thunderbolt 3 All-in-Wonder. Features flexible 8-bay storage supporting a mix of SATA drives, U.2 drives, and more! 8 ports of connectivity, a PCIe expansion slot, and advanced RAID options are there to enhance your workflow.

Starting at

$2,704.99

Configure up to 144TB with HDD, SSD & U.2 options!

OWC ThunderBlade

The ultimate working drive for fast-paced, professional media environments. With unbelievable transfer speeds up to 2800MB/s, this four-drive SSD array is as rugged and dependable as it is blazingly fast.

Starting at

Capacities up to 32.0TB

NEW! OWC miniStack STX

Expand your Mac's storage capacity with a 2.5/3.5-inch drive + NVMe M.2 SSD, and connect to millions of Thunderbolt, USB, and future USB4 devices with three Thunderbolt (USB-C) expansion ports.

Starting at

Configure up to 26TB with HDD + NVMe M.2 SSD options

OWC ThunderBay 4 mini with Thunderbolt 3

With four 2.5-inch drive bays, ThunderBay 4 mini transforms SSDs and HDDs into a pro-grade, Thunderbolt 3 storage solution in a compact design.

Up to 16TB starting at

SSD and HDD models available!

OWC Express 4M2 M.2 Enclosure

Compact 4-bay M.2 NVMe SSD powerhouse capable of speeds up to 2800MB/s courtesy of the advanced SoftRAID engine!

From

Add your own M.2 drives!

OWC Gemini Dual-Drive Storage + Docking Solution

Seven port Thunderbolt 3 Dock with Dual-Drive RAID, SD card reader, Ethernet and more. It's the do-it-all tool to organize your digital life. Includes Thunderbolt cable.

Starting at

$649.00

Configure up to 36TB storage!

OWC Mercury Pro LTO Storage/Archiving Solution

Protect and preserve huge volumes of data for longer periods and with better economies of scale than disk-based storage systems.

From

Available with SSD Staging Drive up to 16TB

OWC ThunderBay 4 mini with Thunderbolt 2

With four 2.5-inch drive bays, ThunderBay 4 mini transforms SSDs and HDDs into a pro-grade, Thunderbolt 2 storage solution in a compact design.

Up to 16TB starting at

Configure up to 16TB SSD and HDD models available!

Shop all Thunderbolt Drives

Desktop, RAID &
Rackmount Thunderbolt
Drives

Select among award-winning solutions from mega-capacity, multi-bay RAID arrays, to ultra-fast SSDs and rackmount drives.

OWC ThunderBay 8

Like a high-performance personal data center with pro-grade transfer speeds up to 2,586MB/s. Multiple configuration options available to suit ever-expanding storage needs.

Up to 144TB starting at

$1,634.99

OWC ThunderBay 4

OWC's flagship 4-bay RAID powerhouse is bigger and faster than ever before. With the unbelievable performance of Thunderbolt 3 up to 1550MB/s, it's the ultimate workhorse external storage solution. Works with both 2.5" and 3.5" drives.

Starting at

$849.00

Up to 72TB

NEW! OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual

Blazing-fast NVMe SSD performance meets massive capacity in this compact, dual-bay Thunderbolt storage solution. Perfect for everything from routine backups to high-bandwidth pro creative uses.

Starting at

Capacities from 2TB to 64TB

NEW! OWC Flex 1U4

Go beyond the desktop. This innovative 4-bay rackmount solution combines massive storage capacity with speeds up to 2750MB/s, Thunderbolt transfer performance, drive flexibility, and device expandability.

Starting at

$2,039.99

Configure up to 82TB with HDD + NVMe SSD Options

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8

The industry's first Thunderbolt 3 All-in-Wonder. Features flexible 8-bay storage supporting a mix of SATA drives, U.2 drives, and more! 8 ports of connectivity, a PCIe expansion slot, and advanced RAID options are there to enhance your workflow.

Starting at

$2,704.99

Configure up to 144TB with HDD, SSD & U.2 options!

OWC ThunderBlade

The ultimate working drive for fast-paced, professional media environments. With unbelievable transfer speeds up to 2800MB/s, this four-drive SSD array is as rugged and dependable as it is blazingly fast.

Starting at

Capacities up to 32.0TB

NEW! OWC miniStack STX

Expand your Mac's storage capacity with a 2.5/3.5-inch drive + NVMe M.2 SSD, and connect to millions of Thunderbolt, USB, and future USB4 devices with three Thunderbolt (USB-C) expansion ports.

Starting at

Configure up to 26TB with HDD + NVMe M.2 SSD options

OWC ThunderBay 4 mini with Thunderbolt 3

With four 2.5-inch drive bays, ThunderBay 4 mini transforms SSDs and HDDs into a pro-grade, Thunderbolt 3 storage solution in a compact design.

Up to 16TB starting at

SSD and HDD models available!

OWC Express 4M2 M.2 Enclosure

Compact 4-bay M.2 NVMe SSD powerhouse capable of speeds up to 2800MB/s courtesy of the advanced SoftRAID engine!

From

Add your own M.2 drives!

OWC Gemini Dual-Drive Storage + Docking Solution

Seven port Thunderbolt 3 Dock with Dual-Drive RAID, SD card reader, Ethernet and more. It's the do-it-all tool to organize your digital life. Includes Thunderbolt cable.

Starting at

$649.00

Configure up to 36TB storage!

OWC Mercury Pro LTO Storage/Archiving Solution

Protect and preserve huge volumes of data for longer periods and with better economies of scale than disk-based storage systems.

Starting at

$11,799.99

Available with SSD Staging Drive up to 16TB

OWC ThunderBay 4 mini with Thunderbolt 2

With four 2.5-inch drive bays, ThunderBay 4 mini transforms SSDs and HDDs into a pro-grade, Thunderbolt 2 storage solution in a compact design.

Up to 16TB starting at

SSD and HDD models available!

Shop all Thunderbolt Drives

From the OWC Blog

Thunderbolt 4: Are My Thunderbolt 3 Products Obsolete?

Many people are wondering if their Thunderbolt 3 devices will work with Thunderbolt 4 equipped computers. Get answers to your questions about Thunderbolt 4 backwards compatibility here.

Thunderbolt Cables

Relied upon by pros and hobbyists alike to make the connections since Thunderbolt's arrival in 2011 – Our premium cables
are the perfect choice for your Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB4, or Thunderbolt 2 / Thunderbolt workflow.

Manufactured to the highest standards, OWC Premium Thunderbolt Cables deliver the incredible power of Thunderbolt
technology with support for up to 40Gb/s of data bandwidth and power delivery up to 100W, all with certified reliability. Don't
trust just any Thunderbolt cable – rely on certified OWC Premium Thunderbolt Cables to perform for you each and every day.

Shop OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cables

Shop OWC Thunderbolt 2 Cables

From the OWC Blog

Thunderbolt 4: Are My Thunderbolt 3 Products Obsolete?

Many people are wondering if their Thunderbolt 3 devices will work with Thunderbolt 4 equipped computers. Get answers to your questions about Thunderbolt 4 backwards compatibility here.

Thunderbolt Cables

Relied upon by pros and hobbyists alike to make the connections since Thunderbolt's arrival in 2011 – Our premium cables are the perfect choice for your Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB4, or Thunderbolt 2 / Thunderbolt workflow.

Manufactured to the highest standards, OWC Premium Thunderbolt Cables deliver the incredible power of Thunderbolt technology with support for up to 40Gb/s of data bandwidth and power delivery up to 100W, all with certified reliability. Don't trust just any Thunderbolt cable – rely on certified OWC Premium Thunderbolt Cables to perform for you each and every day.

Shop OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cables

Shop OWC Thunderbolt 2 Cables

Support for Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt
2 Macs & Devices

Can I use a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) device with my older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac?

YES

OWC Thunderbolt devices harness the power of Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 to provide backwards compatibility with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 equipped Macs. Whatever your workflow demands, you can easily connect OWC Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 external storage, docks, and more to your Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 Mac using a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter and a Thunderbolt cable. It's that easy.

One note: When connecting a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) device to an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac, the device must be a self-powered. Bus-powered devices are not supported via the Apple adapter.

Learn more on the Rocket Yard Blog: Can I use a Thunderbolt 3 device with a Thunderbolt 2 Mac?

Can I use an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) device with my newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or iPad?

YES

If you have older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) drives, docks, and displays, you can keep using them with your newer Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) equipped Mac or iPad. You will need a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter which can be used bi-directionally – meaning it can also be used to connect an older Thunderbolt device to your newer Thunderbolt Mac or iPad. It's an easy way to extend the life of your older Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices!

One note: When connecting an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) device to a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or iPad, the device must be a self-powered. Bus-powered devices are not supported via the Apple adapter.

Lear more on the Rocket Yard Blog: Top 14 questions people ask about Thunderbolt – answered

Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable. This configuration provides data transfer at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (up to 20Gb/s) but does not support notebook charging.

Support for Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt 2 Macs & Devices

Can I use a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) device with my older
Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac?

YES

OWC Thunderbolt devices harness the power of Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 to provide backwards compatibility with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 equipped Macs. Whatever your workflow demands, you can easily connect OWC Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 external storage, docks, and more to your Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 Mac using a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter and a Thunderbolt cable. It's that easy.

One note: When connecting a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) device to an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac, the device must be a self-powered. Bus-powered devices are not supported via the Apple adapter.

Learn more on the Rocket Yard Blog: Can I use a Thunderbolt 3 device with a Thunderbolt 2 Mac?

Can I use an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) device
with my newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or iPad?

YES

If you have older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) drives, docks, and displays, you can keep using them with your newer Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) equipped Mac or iPad. You will need a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter which can be used bi-directionally – meaning it can also be used to connect an older Thunderbolt device to your newer Thunderbolt Mac or iPad. It's an easy way to extend the life of your older Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices!

One note: When connecting an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) device to a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or iPad, the device must be a self-powered. Bus-powered devices are not supported via the Apple adapter.

Lear more on the Rocket Yard Blog: Top 14 questions people ask about Thunderbolt – answered

Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable. This configuration provides data transfer at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (up to 20Gb/s) but does not support notebook charging.

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Thunderbolt 3 Drives
Thunderbolt 3 Docks
Thunderbolt 3 eGPU + Expansion
Thunderbolt 3 Interface Adapters

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Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt 2 Drives
Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt 2 Interface Adapters