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Drives, docks, portable SSDs, cables, expansion, eGPUs, and more.
Thunderbolt Drives
Harness the phenomenal performance of Thunderbolt with high-capacity and hyper-fast portable and desktop solutions.
Desktop, RAID & Rackmount Drives
Portable
Drives
Desktop & Travel
Docks
Thunderbolt
Cables
eGPUs + Expansion
Chassis
Interface
Adapters
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 »
Portable Thunderbolt & USB-C Drives
OWC provides a large selection of ultra-fast and ultra-portable drives. Find your perfect on-the-go powerhouse.
OWC Envoy Pro FX
The fastest, most compatible drive ever. Just plug Envoy Pro FX into computers, tablets, and smartphones and transfer files as fast as your device can go! External SSD with real-world speeds up to 2800MB/s.
Starting at
Capacities from 240GB to 4TB
OWC Envoy Pro SX
Super-fast 2847MB/s speed and built rugged to endure even the most perilous work and play settings. When put to the test, this little beast of an SSD handles data storage and backup challenges like a true superhero.
Starting at
Capacities from 240GB to 4TB
OWC Envoy Express
The world's first Thunderbolt Certified bus-powered ‘add your own drive’ enclosure! Build your own pocket-sized NVMe M.2 SSD storage solution with speeds up to 1553MB/s!
Starting at
$169.99
Add your own NVMe M.2 SSD – Or ready-built with up to 8TB capacity
OWC Envoy Pro Elektron
The fastest, toughest, mini-sized, bus-powered USB-C SSD in the universe. Dustproof, waterproof, and capable of transferring gigabytes of data in seconds on your Mac, PC, iPad, and Chromebook.
Starting at
Capacities from 240GB to 2TB
OWC Envoy Pro FX
The fastest, most compatible drive ever. Just plug Envoy Pro FX into computers, tablets, and smartphones and transfer files as fast as your device can go! External SSD with real-world speeds up to 2800MB/s.
Starting at
Capacities from 240GB to 4TB
OWC Envoy Pro SX
Super-fast 2847MB/s speed and built rugged to endure even the most perilous work and play settings. When put to the test, this little beast of an SSD handles data storage and backup challenges like a true superhero.
Starting at
Capacities from 240GB to 4TB
OWC Envoy Express
The world's first Thunderbolt Certified bus-powered ‘add your own drive’ enclosure! Build your own pocket-sized NVMe M.2 SSD storage solution with speeds up to 1553MB/s!
Starting at
$169.99
Add your own NVMe M.2 SSD – Or ready-built with up to 8TB capacity
OWC Envoy Pro Elektron
The fastest, toughest, mini-sized, bus-powered USB-C SSD in the universe. Dustproof, waterproof, and capable of transferring gigabytes of data in seconds on your Mac, PC, iPad, and Chromebook.
Starting at
Capacities from 240GB to 2TB
Desktop, RAID & Rackmount Drives
Portable Drives
Desktop & Travel Docks
eGPUs + Expansion Chassis
Interface Adapters
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
$484.99
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
$599.00
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!
Thunderbolt Docks
Through a single cable, our docks bring an unprecedented combination of ports, convenience, and power to your Thunderbolt
equipped Mac and Windows PC.
OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock
Our most popular Thunderbolt 3 Dock. Connect Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USB-A, Mini DisplayPort, Ethernet, audio, SD Card, and more. Includes Thunderbolt cable.
Only
$379.99
OWC Thunderbolt Dock
For the first time ever... Add more Thunderbolt ports + massively expand the connectivity of your Thunderbolt 3 Mac or Thunderbolt 4 PC!
Only
$464.99
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
$599.00
Configure up to 36TB storage!
OWC Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock
The ultimate bus-powered portable multi-adapter. Harness the full potential of your laptop’s Thunderbolt 3 port—fast data transfers, dual 4K display support, and small device charging power—to create a hub of powerful connections.
Only
$229.99
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.
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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.
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.
Continue ReadingThunderbolt 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.
Thunderbolt eGPUs + Expansion Chassis
Transform your Mac or PC experience with Thunderbolt 3. Plug into the computational power of an external GPU (eGPU), add new
connection options, storage, and more – all with just one cable.
AKiTiO Node Titan
The plug & play Thunderbolt 3 external GPU (eGPU) for gamers, video editors, and creative professionals. Transform any Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or PC into a high-end graphics processing workstation!
Also available bundled with Radeon GPUs!
OWC Mercury Helios 3S
Add an external PCIe slot to your Thunderbolt 3 capable Mac or PC. Features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining Thunderbolt 3 devices, DisplayPort 1.4 for connecting a display with up to 8K resolution, and up to 85W of notebook charging.
OWC U.2 NVMe Interchange System
The future data storage standard for production and post production workflows has arrived! Transform the Mercury Helios 3S into a time and money-saving swappable U.2 NVMe SSD storage solution for high-performance film production.
AKiTiO Node Duo
The ultimate plug and play expansion kit for Thunderbolt 3 computers, providing enough space for two half-length, full-height, double-width PCIe cards!
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Thunderbolt Interface Adapters
Connect multiple high-resolution displays, add 10G Ethernet, and more.
OWC USB-C Dual HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink
The dual 4K display solution for Apple silicon M1 & M2 Macs! Also ideal for other Macs or PCs with USB-C or Thunderbolt. 90W power passthrough or bus-powered operation. 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty.
Reviews (16)
Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter
Connect older Thunderbolt devices to a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 Mac or iPad. Also reverses for connecting Thunderbolt 3 or 4 devices to an older Thunderbolt Mac. Apple 1 Year Limited Warranty.
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Reviews (1)
OWC Thunderbolt to Dual Displayport 4K/5K/8K Adapter
Connect up to two displays to Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 Macs including Intel, M1Pro, M1Max.
Only $94.99
Save $15.99
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OWC Thunderbolt 3 to 10G Ethernet Adapter
Bus powered, blazing-fast 10Gb/s Ethernet connectivity for Mac and PC.
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OWC Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock
The ultimate bus-powered portable multi-adapter. Harness the full potential of your laptop’s Thunderbolt 3 port—fast data transfers, dual 4K display support, and small device charging power—to create a hub of powerful connections.
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NewerTech mini-DisplayPort and Thunderbolt to VGA
Premium Quality, Performance Display Adapter w/8" stress relief, Apple White
Only $24.99
Save $5.99
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NewerTech mini-DisplayPort and Thunderbolt to DVI-D
Premium Quality, Performance Display Adapter w/8" stress relief, Apple White
Only $14.99
Save $5.04
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Satechi USB4 Multiport Adapter with 8K HDMI - Space Grey
Featuring USB4 technology that provides upgraded bandwidth for video and data, fast transfer rates of up to 40Gbps, and backwards compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C devices.
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From the OWC Blog
Tech 101: Thunderbolt 3 Speeds, Capabilities and Caveats
How fast is Thunderbolt 3? Is Thunderbolt 3 backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2? Why does Thunderbolt 3 use a USB-C connector? Get your answers here.
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From the OWC Blog
Tech 101: A Brief History of Thunderbolt Technology
The Rocket Yard provides a brief history of Thunderbolt and the progress it has made since it first appeared on the computing scene in 2011.
Continue ReadingLearn more about Thunderbolt in the Rocket Yard Blog
We Design and Make the Largest Selection of
Thunderbolt Gear in the Galaxy
From blazing-fast storage capable of moving mind-boggling amounts of data in mere seconds, to docks that can plug your laptop into a full-fledged workstation — Thunderbolt is the versatile, fast, and reliable interface built to empower your digital
endeavors.
Whether you’re rockin’ the latest generation Macs with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), or a beloved Thunderbolt or
Thunderbolt 2 (Mini DisplayPort) equipped Mac – yes, OWC Thunderbolt solutions support those tool – we have the award-
winning Thunderbolt gear to meet your needs.
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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