{"product_id":"owc-flex-1u4-rackmount-thunderbolt-storage-enclosure-with-softraid-up-to-96tb","title":"OWC Flex 1U4 Rackmount Thunderbolt Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID Up to 96TB","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOWC Flex 1U4 Four-Bay Rackmount Thunderbolt Storage, Docking and PCIe Expansion Enclosure with SoftRAID\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OWC Flex 1U4 is a versatile 1U rackmount Thunderbolt enclosure built for professional workflows that need flexible storage, expansion, and connectivity in one compact chassis. Designed for creative studios, production environments, and high-performance workspaces, it combines four drive bays, docking functionality, display support, and PCIe expansion in a single rack-ready solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configurable version can be supplied as an enclosure only or with installed hard drive storage options up to 96TB, making it suitable for everything from active project storage to large-capacity archive and media workflows. With support for SATA, U.2, M.2 via adapter, and SAS with a compatible controller card, the Flex 1U4 offers exceptional flexibility for custom setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you need a rackmount Thunderbolt storage hub, a SoftRAID-capable solution for professional media projects, or a compact enclosure that adds ports and PCIe expansion to your Mac workflow, the Flex 1U4 is built to adapt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour-bay 1U rackmount Thunderbolt storage and expansion enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as enclosure only or with installed HDD (hard drives) capacity up to 96TB - see options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports SATA, U.2, M.2 with adapter, and SAS with controller card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes PCIe expansion slot for additional workflow flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt docking, USB connectivity, and display support in one unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftRAID compatible for advanced software RAID workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) OWC Flex 1U4\u003cbr\u003e(1) 0.7M Thunderbolt Cable\u003cbr\u003e(1) Rack Mounting Hardware for 19-26\" Racks and Cabinets\u003cbr\u003e(1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Flex 1U4\u003cbr\u003e(1) \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/manual\/owc-thunderbay-flex-1u4-support-manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser Guide for OWC Flex 1U4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)\u003cbr\u003e(1) \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/software.owc.com\/docs\/softraid-quick-start-and-install-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Digital)\u003cbr\u003e1 Year OWC Limited Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this be purchased as an empty enclosure or with storage installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This listing can be configured as an enclosure only or with installed hard drive capacity up to 96TB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What types of drives does the Flex 1U4 support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It supports SATA drives, U.2 SSDs, M.2 SSDs with a compatible M.2 to U.2 adapter, and SAS drives when used with a SAS drive controller card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it support RAID?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It supports software RAID and is compatible with SoftRAID for advanced storage management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it be used as a docking and expansion solution as well as storage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. In addition to four drive bays, it includes USB ports, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt connectivity, and a PCIe expansion slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this compatible with Windows PCs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. According to the provided compatibility information, this product is not compatible with Windows PCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 3.5-inch SATA SSDs, 2.5-inch U.2 SSDs, 3.5-inch U.2 SSDs, M.2 SSDs (with M.2 to U.2 adapter), 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (with SAS drive controller card), 2.5-inch SAS SSDs (with SAS drive controller card), 3.5-inch SAS HDDs (with SAS drive controller card), 3.5-inch SAS SSDs (with SAS drive controller card)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBays 1-2 each support x4 lanes PCIe, bays 3-4 each support x1 lane PCIe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug and Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Swap Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Plug Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoot Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoot Camp is not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoftware RAID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(1) Full-height, half-length, single width PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (physical) at x4 speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb\/s (5000MB\/s)\u003cbr\u003e(1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port\u003cbr\u003e(2) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports up to 10Gb\/s (1250MB\/s) - USB 2.0\/3.0 backwards compatible\u003cbr\u003e(3) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports up to 10Gb\/s (1250MB\/s) - USB 2.0\/3.0 backwards compatible\u003cbr\u003e(1) DisplayPort Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne Thunderbolt 3 port with 85W power delivery\u003cbr\u003eOne Thunderbolt 3 port with 15W power delivery\u003cbr\u003eTwo USB-C ports with 15W power delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUASP Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to two 4K displays @ 60Hz,\u003cbr\u003eor one 8K display @ 60Hz,\u003cbr\u003eor one 4K display @ 120Hz,\u003cbr\u003eor one 5K display @ 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Support by Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThunderbolt 3 (Titan Ridge): Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or other display that supports USB-C connections and DisplayPort 1.4\u003cbr\u003eDisplayPort 1.4: Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Transfer Rate (Maximum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThunderbolt 3 : Up to 40Gb\/s (or 5000MB\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHost Interface Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2\/Thunderbolt1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports OWC ClingOn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes (Learn More)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Power Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 100V (Max.), 1.8A At 240V (Max.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e+12V, 25A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(3) cooling fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Button\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4.4 cm (1.7 in)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 45.6 cm (18.0 in)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 43.0 cm (16.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.4 kg (16.31 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack Space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOperating: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)\u003cbr\u003eNon-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOperating: 8% to 90% non-condensing\u003cbr\u003eNon-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsers planning to install an OWC U2 Shuttle should note the device is designed so that only one LED illuminates, and that is drive bay SSD_D. The LED function associated with an OWC U2 Shuttle will be disabled and not function if drive bay SSD_D is absent of a M.2 SSD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThunderbolt 2\/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb\/s but does not support notebook charging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual display support, including available resolution and refresh rates, is dependent on host hardware and drivers.\u003cbr\u003e- Apple silicon M1\/M2\/M3 Pro, M1\/M2\/M3 Max, and M1\/M2 Ultra Mac models, Apple Intel-based Mac models, and Thunderbolt 4 PCs can support up to two displays at up to 4K @ 60Hz via Thunderbolt.\u003cbr\u003e- Apple silicon M1\/M2\/M3 Mac models can support one external display up to 4K @ 60Hz via Thunderbolt.\u003cbr\u003eThe following Apple silicon M1\/M2\/M3 Mac models support a single display over a Thunderbolt port:\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, 2023)\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) - MacBookPro17,1\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022) - Mac14,7\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - MacBookAir10,1\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Air (M2, 2022) - Mac14,2\u003cbr\u003e- Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Macmini9,1\u003cbr\u003eThe following Mac models provide only partial support for DisplayPort 1.4, including limiting resolution to 5K or 6K at 60Hz. Please review Apple's display specifications for your specific Mac to determine the maximum supported resolution and color depth:\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) - MacBookPro15,1\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,2\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,2\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) - MacBookPro15,1 and MacBookPro15,3\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,4\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) - MacBookPro16,1 and MacBookPro16,4\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro16,2\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro16,3\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) - MacBookAir8,1\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) - MacBookAir8,2\u003cbr\u003e- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) - MacBookAir9,1\u003cbr\u003e- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) - iMac19,1\u003cbr\u003e- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) - iMac19,2\u003cbr\u003e- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - iMac20,1 and iMac20,2\u003cbr\u003e- Mac mini (2018) - Macmini8,1\u003cbr\u003e- Mac Pro (2019) - MacPro7,1\u003cbr\u003e- Mac Pro (Rack, 2019) - MacPro7,1\u003cbr\u003eSoftRAID works with macOS 10.14 or later, Windows 10 or later, and Windows Server 2019 or later. Your purchase includes SoftRAID Premium (licensed per computer). Additional Premium seats can be purchased anytime, or use the limited free SoftRAID Standard version for basic volume access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther useful notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS drives are supported with SAS drive controller card (available separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to four U.2 drives are supported. M.2 drives are also supported with M.2 to U.2 adapter such as the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/owc-u2-shuttle-four-slots-for-m-2-nvme-ssd-to-u-2-adapter-carrier-for-3-5-inch-bays\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOWC U2 Shuttle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/owc-u2-shuttleone-one-slot-m-2-nvme-to-2-5-inch-u-2-ssd-adapter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOWC U2 ShuttleOne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (available separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DisplayPort 1.4 capabilities depends on host computer support of DisplayPort 1.4 specification through its Thunderbolt 3 connection, host computer GPU capabilities, and connecting cable capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 2\/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included). 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