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Drives not included. Add your own drives! Thunderbolt cable included. Available with or without SoftRAID software. Just choose your option.
The Perfect Combination of Speed, Size, and Convenience for Permanent Access to Your Data
Highlights
- Four 2.5-inch drive bays
- Up to 1556MB/s with (2) Thunderbolt 3 ports (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible)
- Daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
- Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
- Thunderbolt certified for Mac and Windows
Big RAID System Performance in a Compact Design
The ThunderBay 4 mini hard drive equipped solution is big on performance and flexibility yet sized about the length of a pencil. The rugged heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure features two Thunderbolt 3 (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible) ports for up to 1556MB/s real-world speeds, so you have more than enough bandwidth to handle personal and business backups — all the way up to today's highest resolution audio, photo, and video formats. If you are seeking big RAID performance that's small enough to fit on a desk, in a rack, or on a DIT cart, your wish is now a reality.
A New World of Drive Flexibility
With four hard drive populated bays, you can use the drives independently or combine drives as a RAID with the included SoftRAID setup and management software. The ThunderBay 4 mini is also perfect for repurposing or maximizing bare 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs you already own
Expand production capabilities in industry-leading creative platforms like Final Cut X, Avid Pro Tools, Apple Pro Logic, and Adobe Lightroom, edit large images, manage massive photo and audio libraries, store drone videos, use it as a transport drive…whatever the day or project demands, the ThunderBay 4 mini is the perfect workflow solution.
Install or Swap in Minutes
Want to access another drive or expand your storage capacity? Simply open the front panel security lock to access the four individual bays. Drives mount to a tray that slides back in and automatically plugs into a drive connector so you can get back to work in minutes.
Store More, Go Faster
With the ability to daisy-chain, you can add up to five additional ThunderBay 4 mini solutions to create massive storage capacities. Merge them with SoftRAID for even more flexibility, capacity, and capability. Or if speed is what you’re after, connect multiple ThunderBay 4 mini solutions to multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports on your Mac or PC to achieve exponential speed capabilities.
Professional Grade = Ready to Work
We understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That’s why every ThunderBay 4 mini enclosure undergoes a multi-step performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures your ThunderBay 4 mini enclosure arrives ready for demanding use.
More Powerful With SoftRAID
Need more power and protection? Choose a solution that includes OWC's powerful SoftRAID RAID software.
SoftRAID is the most powerful, intuitive software RAID utility on the market. Multiple RAID levels let you select the RAID level that fits you or your project’s needs best. If you need maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes, SoftRAID has you covered.
Packed with features like drive validation, verification and failure prediction—SoftRAID includes features you simply don’t get with hardware RAID. It’s like having a datacenter on your desktop! From home users looking to protect photos and documents to professionals needing to protect and quickly access projects, SoftRAID is the perfect solution. Learn more about the power of SoftRAID XT.
Try SoftRAID COMPLETELY FREE for 14 Days
Start protecting yourself and your data today! SoftRAID offers all of its great disk checking and monitoring features, plus the fastest and most efficient software RAID available. Download and try SoftRAID for FREE.
Secure Your Workflow with OWC ClingOn
Greatly reduce — if not eliminate — cable strain and accidental disconnects with the OWC ClingOn. These custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the ThunderBay 8's housing to secure your Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections and prevent work session interruption and possible data loss.
Support You Can Trust
Like all OWC products, the ThunderBay 4 mini enclosure is fully backed by OWC's award-winning support team and OWC Limited Warranty.
Includes
- (1) OWC ThunderBay 4 mini External Storage Enclosure
- (1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt Cable
- (1) External Power Supply
- (1) UK Power Cable ( EU cable for EU customers)
- (2) Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC ThunderBay 4 mini with Thunderbolt 3
- (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC ThunderBay 4 mini with Thunderbolt 3
- 1-Year OWC Limited Warranty
- Number of Bays: 4
- Mechanisms Supported: Four (4) 2.5-inch SATA drives
- Boot Support: Independent volumes bootable in macOS. Boot Camp is not supported.
- Storage Interface: SATA
- RAID Capable: Yes
- RAID Levels Supported: JBOD
- RAID Features: Software RAID
- Power Delivery: Thunderbolt 3 host port provides up to 15W of power to the host computer. Thunderbolt 3 device port (for external drives and other devices) provides 15W of power.
- Device Ports:
- (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
- (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 3: Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
- Chipset / Controller:
- Thunderbolt: Intel JHL6540
- SATA Controller: ASMedia ASM-1062
- Host Interface Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt 1)
- External Power Adapter: Yes
- Power Supply: External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
- DC Output: +12V, 6A
- Wattage: 72W
- Replacement Adapter Part Number: OWCPWR12V6A (sold separately)
- Cooling: (1) 60mm cooling fan
- Security Slot: Yes
- Power/Activity LED: Yes
- Housing Color: Black
- Housing Material: Aluminum
- Dimensions:
- Height: 11.7 cm (4.6 in)
- Length: 19.1 cm (7.5 in)
- Width: 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
- Weight:
- 1.1 kg (2.51 lbs)
- Complete Package: 10.1 lbs. (4.6 kg)
- Certifications: CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
- Reach Certification: Yes
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- TAA Compliance: Yes
- Ambient Temperature:
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
- Altitude:
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
- Humidity:
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Noise: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Note: Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (available separately). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
- Host Port Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) Port
- iMac:
- 2017 iMac18,1 - A1418 - EMC3068
- 2017 iMac18,2 - A1418 - EMC3069
- 2017 iMac18,3 - A1419 - EMC3070
- 2019 iMac19,1 - A2115 - EMC3194
- 2019 iMac19,2 - A2116 - EMC3195
- 2020 iMac20,1 - A2115 - EMC3442
- 2020 iMac20,2 - A2115 - EMC3442
- 2021 iMac21,1 - A2438 - EMC3663 - M1
- 2021 iMac21,2 - A2439 - EMC3664 - M1
- 2023 Mac15,4 - A2874 - EMC8207 - M3
- 2023 Mac15,5 - A2873 - EMC8206 - M3
- iMacPro:
- 2017 iMacPro1,1 - A1862 - EMC3144
- MacBookAir:
- 2018 MacBookAir8,1 - A1932 - EMC3184
- 2019 MacBookAir8,2 - A1932 - EMC3184
- 2020 MacBookAir9,1 - A2179 - EMC3302
- 2020 MacBookAir10,1 - A2337 - EMC3598 - M1
- 2022 Mac14,2 - A2681 - EMC4074 - M2
- 2023 Mac14,15 - A2941 - EMC8301 - M2
- 2024 Mac15,12 - A3113 - EMC8611 - M3
- 2024 Mac15,13 - A3114 - EMC8612 - M3
- MacBookPro:
- 2016 MacBookPro13,1 - A1708 - EMC2978
- 2016 MacBookPro13,2 - A1706 - EMC3071
- 2017 MacBookPro13,3 - A1707 - EMC3072
- 2017 MacBookPro14,1 - A1708 - EMC3164
- 2017 MacBookPro14,2 - A1706 - EMC3163
- 2017 MacBookPro14,3 - A1707 - EMC3162
- 2018 MacBookPro15,1 - A1990 - EMC3215
- 2018 MacBookPro15,2 - A1989 - EMC3214
- 2018 MacBookPro15,3 - A1990 - EMC3215
- 2019 MacBookPro15,1 - A1990 - EMC3359
- 2019 MacBookPro15,2 - A1989 - EMC3358
- 2019 MacBookPro15,3 - A1990 - EMC3359
- 2019 MacBookPro15,4 - A2159 - EMC3301
- 2019 MacBookPro16,1 - A2141 - EMC3347
- 2019 MacBookPro16,4 - A2141 - EMC3347
- 2020 MacBookPro16,2 - A2251 - EMC3348
- 2020 MacBookPro16,3 - A2289 - EMC3456
- 2020 MacBookPro17,1 - A2338 - EMC3578 - M1
- 2021 MacBookPro18,1 - A2485 - EMC3651 - M1 Pro
- 2021 MacBookPro18,2 - A2485 - EMC3651 - M1 MAX
- 2021 MacBookPro18,3 - A2442 - EMC3650 - M1 Pro
- 2021 MacBookPro18,4 - A2442 - EMC3650 - M1 Max
- 2022 Mac14,7 - A2338 - EMC8162 - M2
- 2023 Mac14,10 - A2780 M2 Pro
- 2023 Mac14,5 - A2779 M2 Max
- 2023 Mac14,6 - A2780 M2 Max
- 2023 Mac14,9 - A2779 M2 Pro
- 2023 Mac15,10 - A2992 - EMC8407 - M3 Max
- 2023 Mac15,11 - A2991 - EMC8408 - M3 Max
- 2023 Mac15,6 - A2992 - EMC8407 - M3 Pro
- 2023 Mac15,3 - A2918 - EMC8304 - M3
- 2023 Mac15,7 - A2991 - EMC8408 - M3 Pro
- 2023 Mac15,8 - A2992 - EMC8407 - M3 Max
- 2023 Mac15,9 - A2991 - EMC8408 - M3 Max
- Mac Pro:
- 2019 MacPro7,1 - A1991 - EMC3203
- 2023 Mac14,8 - A2786 - EMC8163 - M2 Ultra
- Mac Pro Rack | 2019 MacPro7,1 - A2304 - EMC3413
- Mac Pro Rack | 2023 Mac14,8 - A2787 - EMC8164 - M2 Ultra
- Mac Studio:
- 2022 Mac13,1 - A2615 - EMC3988 - M1 Max
- 2022 Mac13,2 - A2615 - EMC3988 - M1 Ultra
- 2023 Mac14,14 - A2901 - EMC8292 - M2 Ultra
- 2023 Mac14,13 - A2901 - EMC8292 - M2 Max
- Macmini:
- 2018 Macmini8,1 - A1993 - EMC3213
- 2020 Macmini9,1 - A2348 - EMC3569 - M1
- 2023 Mac14,3 - A2686 - EMC8003 - M2
- 2023 Mac14,12 - A2816 - EMC8180 - M2 Pro
- PC Compatible: PC must have a compatible Thunderbolt port
Great product, a little noise from the fan but not too obtrusive, I have disconnected the fan as using SSD's and is for light work only. Highly recommend to anyone who requires large storage space with lightening fast transfer speeds.