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OWC ThunderBlade
2949
MB/s
Data transfer speeds up to 2949MB/s
32
TB
Up to 32TB of capacity
Quick Specs:
- Thunderbolt 3
- RAID
- Mac & Windows
The Fastest. Period.
- Second Thunderbolt 3 port: Daisy chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device or display
- Rugged portability in a sleek design
- Includes a custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case
- Includes SoftRAID XT: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
- Thunderbolt Cable Included
- See more + save a Thunderbolt port: add a 4K display via DisplayPort
- 3 Year OWC / Macfixit Australia Local Replacement Warranty
Performance & reliability
at an exceptional value
Wide array of model
configurations
OWC storage solutions consistently
receive top ratings
Industry-leading warranty
& support. Get help »
OWC ThunderBay 8
2586
MB/s
Up to 2586MB/s performance
144
TB
8 drive capacity up
to 144TB
Quick Specs:
- 8 Universal Drive Bays
- DisplayPort 1.2
- Mac & Windows
- RAID
- Thunderbolt 3
Like a Data Center on Your Desk
- Pro-grade transfer speeds: up to 2,586MB/s real-world tested speed with Thunderbolt 3 (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible)1,2
- Massive capacity: store up to 144TB of critical footage, images, and files
- Eight hot-swappable universal drive bays: mix or match 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch HDDs and SSDs (no adapter needed)
- Includes SoftRAID XT: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
- Create a data center: daisy-chain six units together for up to 864TB of capacity
- Deployment ready: preconfigured solutions undergo rigorous multi-hour drive burn-in
- See more + save a Thunderbolt port: add a 4K display via DisplayPort
- 3 Year OWC / Macfixit Australia Local Replacement Limited Warranty
- Worry free: up to 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty3
Performance & reliability at an exceptional value
Wide array of model
configurations
Part of the top rated ThunderBay family
Industry-leading warranty & support. Get help »
OWC ThunderBlade
2800
MB/s
Data transfer speeds
up to 2800MB/s
32
TB
Up to 32TB of capacity
Quick Specs:
- Thunderbolt 3
- RAID
- Mac & Windows
The Fastest. Period.
- Second Thunderbolt 3 port: Daisy chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device or display
- Rugged portability in a sleek design
- Includes a custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case
- Includes SoftRAID XT: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
- Thunderbolt Cable Included
- 3 Year OWC / Macfixit Australia Local Replacement Limited Warranty
ThunderBlade
Includes SoftRAID — RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
ThunderBlade X8
Includes SoftRAID — RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
ThunderBlade Add-Ons
Be Your Best with the Best
There’s a good reason our ThunderBlade NVMe RAID SSD is called the best production drive in the universe by film pros. Built rugged and silently cool for on-location use, its mobile-ready small footprint blazes through uncompressed high bandwidth content streams with unrivaled speed and reliability. In fast-paced environments where time is money, you’ll keep productions ahead of deadline while elevating your professional reputation to the highest level with ThunderBlade.
Don't Take Our Word for It
ThunderBlade continues to impress audio and video experts as an innovative and revolutionary drive. ThunderBlade recently took home two top awards from the 2019 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas. ThunderBlade received the BaM Award in the “Store” category and was named Future’s Best of Show. Both awards are evaluated by industry experts and recognize innovative technology that delivers real business and creative benefits.
Reliability. Efficiency. Transportability.
Our team is filled with creatives highly experienced in all phases of the video production world. We understand your need for more speed and capacity when it comes to making everything from backups to editing faster. ThunderBlade was purposefully built to be the best high-performance mobile-ready RAID SSD in the universe for:
- DITs needing to offload memory cards on set at maximum transfer speeds while also having the option to choose RAID 5 reliability for peace-of-mind or production requirements
- DITs and productions needing a blazing fast, highly reliable shuttle drive that can be easily and safely shipped.
- Creative professionals working with cutting edge workflows such as multicam sequences, 8K RAW video, and VFX looking for the best possible performance from an easy to transport, plug and play external storage solution.
- Remote editors working with cloud-based workflows such as LucidLink which require a high performance cache drive solution to ensure flawless video editing performance.
- Professional video editors desiring a seamless editing experience when working on large projects with all their files centralized for easy access.
Which ThunderBlade is Right for Me?
| Table header 0 | OWC ThunderBlade | OWC ThunderBlade X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s) | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s) |
| Drives | 4 x 2280 NVMe M.2 | 8 x 2242 NVMe M.2 |
| Capacity | Up to 16TB | Up to 32TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) | RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) |
| Maximum RAID 0 Speed | 2831MB/s Write 2840MB/s Read | 2826MB/s Write 2949MB/s Read |
| Useable RAID 0 Capacity (using 8TB model example) | 8TB (4 x 2TB) | 32TB (8 x 4TB) |
| Maximum RAID 5 Speed | 2120MB/s Write 2389MB/s Read | 2464MB/s Write 2565MB/s Read |
| Useable RAID 5 Capacity (using 8TB model example) | 6TB (3 x 2TB with 1 x 2TB used for redundant protection) | 28TB (7 x 4TB with 1 x 4TB used for redundant protection) |
| Cooling | Silent fanless | Silent fanless |
| Material | Solid aluminum | Solid aluminum |
| Key Differences | Smaller footprint, smaller capacity (4TB) model available | Up to 4TB (16.7%) higher capacity in RAID 4/5. Over 16% higher performance in RAID 4 and 5 redundant configurations with Apple Silicon (all M1 and later including Pro / Max / Ultra) machines, improved power connector, LED angle revised to reduce/eliminate on-set light distraction possibility. |
Daisy-Chain Possibilities
ThunderBlade isn’t just about being the best performing production drive on the planet. It also gives you all the options you need to work at your best. With an extra Thunderbolt port, you have the flexibility to daisy-chain devices and place a USB-C device at the end of your chain to create a world of possibilities.
RAID Made Easy
Harness the full capability of your OWC drive array with the included SoftRAID XT, the most powerful, intuitive RAID management software on the market for macOS and Windows. SoftRAID’s RAID creation and management technology has been finely tuned to perfection with over 20 years of development to provide rock solid protection of your data and optimize drive performance.
Packed with Features
SoftRAID XT provides an unbeatable combination of speed, protection, and compatibility:
- Advanced: Create RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) arrays1
- Protected: SoftRAID Monitor constantly watches your disks and alerts you if problems are detected
- Validated: Volume validation ensures sectors can be read and parity is correct
- Certified: Checks disks before use to ensure they are safe for data storage
- Vigilant: Error prediction helps protect against unexpected failure
- Universal: Move SoftRAID arrays seamlessly between Mac and PC2 with built-in OWC MacDrive technology
Beyond Hardware RAID
SoftRAID provides a level of storage performance that you simply can’t get with hardware RAID. Software RAID gives you increased power and control over your RAID drives and disks that hardware RAID can’t deliver and doesn’t lock you into technology that you can’t upgrade or expand.
Dive deeper into the benefits of SoftRAID »
- RAID 4/1+0 (10) is available for Mac only at this time.
- SoftRAID serial numbers work on both Mac and Windows. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. In order to use SoftRAID on multiple computers, you will need a unique, valid license per computer. Additional licenses can be purchased anytime.
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Quickly and securely connect two ThunderBlade drives and stack them vertically – no tools required! Save precious desk space while allowing the drives to run cool and fast.
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Stabilize Thunderbolt and USB-C Cables
Active workspaces expose gear to bumps, shoves, or even the random tail wag from a pet. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the OWC Dock or OWC Drive housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with confidence even in the highest foot traffic environments.
OWC Thunderbolt Cable Included
OWC ThunderBlade solutions come with a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt Cable. But if your workflow demands a different length to make the connection, OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cables are the perfect choice.
OWC, Trusted by Pros & Enthusiasts the World Over
We build our hardware to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, we rigorously quality test and back our hardware with a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty and award-winning customer support.
Learn More- Apple Mac models with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt ports can be connected using an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (available separately). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
Your Digital Life...
Protected for Free
Your data is irreplaceable, and we take protecting it seriously. That's why this OWC Solution includes Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office – the world's only combination backup and antimalware solution that keeps your data protected from accidents, failures, and malware/ransomware attacks.
- Complete Backup And Fast Recovery - Quickly restore your files or entire system at any time.
- Easy Disk Cloning and Full Image Backup - Just two clicks to start a full disk image backup.
- Cloud, Local or Hybrid Cloud Backup - Back up locally, to the cloud, or both. With 250GB of cloud storage, it’s your choice.
- Integrated Protection from Malware - Behavioral heuristics stop ransomware and cryptojacking.
Learn more about Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office »
OWC ThunderBlade X Spacer
Quickly and securely connect two ThunderBlade drives and stack them vertically – no tools required! Save precious desk space while allowing the drives to run cool and fast.
Shop Now »Stabilize Thunderbolt and USB-C Cables
Active workspaces expose gear to bumps, shoves, or even the random tail wag from a pet. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the OWC Dock or OWC Drive housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with confidence even in the highest foot traffic environments.
OWC Thunderbolt Cable Included
OWC ThunderBlade solutions come with a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt Cable. But if your workflow demands a different length to make the connection, OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cables are the perfect choice.
OWC, Trusted by Pros & Enthusiasts the World Over
We build our hardware to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, we rigorously quality test and back our hardware with a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty and award-winning customer support.
Learn More- Apple Mac models with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt ports can be connected using an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (available separately). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
Your Digital Life...
Protected for Free
Your data is irreplaceable, and we take protecting it seriously. That's why this OWC Solution includes Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office – the world's only combination backup and antimalware solution that keeps your data protected from accidents, failures, and malware/ransomware attacks.
- Complete Backup And Fast Recovery - Quickly restore your files or entire system at any time.
- Easy Disk Cloning and Full Image Backup - Just two clicks to start a full disk image backup.
- Cloud, Local or Hybrid Cloud Backup - Back up locally, to the cloud, or both. With 250GB of cloud storage, it’s your choice.
- Integrated Protection from Malware - Behavioral heuristics stop ransomware and cryptojacking.
Learn more about Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office »
OWC ThunderBlade X Spacer
Quickly and securely connect two ThunderBlade drives and stack them vertically – no tools required! Save precious desk space while allowing the drives to run cool and fast.
Shop Now »Stabilize Thunderbolt and USB-C Cables
Active workspaces expose gear to bumps, shoves, or even the random tail wag from a pet. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the OWC Dock or OWC Drive housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with confidence even in the highest foot traffic environments.
OWC Thunderbolt Cable Included
OWC ThunderBay solutions come with a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cable. But if your workflow demands a different length to make the connection, OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cables are the perfect choice.
OWC, Trusted by Pros & Enthusiasts the World Over
We build our hardware to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, we rigorously quality test and back our hardware with a 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty and award-winning customer support.
Learn More- Apple Mac models with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt ports can be connected using an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (available separately). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
Performance & reliability
at an exceptional value
Wide array of model
configurations
Part of the top rated
ThunderBay family
Industry-leading warranty
& support. Get help »