{"product_id":"owc-thunderbay-flex-8-thunderbolt-storage-and-pcie-expansion-system","title":"OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Preconfigured Thunderbolt Storage and PCIe Expansion System","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt Storage and PCIe Expansion System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 is a professional Thunderbolt workflow platform designed for creators, editors, production studios, and advanced workstation environments that need powerful storage, flexible expansion, and professional connectivity in one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a standard storage enclosure, ThunderBay Flex 8 combines 8 drive bays, Thunderbolt connectivity, PCIe expansion, docking functionality, and workflow-focused storage configurations. It is ideal for video editing, photography libraries, audio production, backup, archive, and large-scale media workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three professionally configured storage options, ThunderBay Flex 8 lets you choose the setup that best matches your workflow: maximum capacity, maximum flexibility, or maximum workflow performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Thunderbay Flex 8 enclosure only, please \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/owc-thunderbay-flex-8-eight-bay-thunderbolt-storage-docking-pcie-expansion-enclosure\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-bay Thunderbolt storage, docking and PCIe expansion system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in HDD-only and hybrid NVMe + HDD configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum capacity options up to 192TB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated PCIe expansion support for professional workflow cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for video editing, backup, archive and creator workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Mac and PC professional workstation environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the ThunderBay Flex 8 configuration that best matches how you work. Each option is built around a different balance of capacity, speed, and production flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eMaximum Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eMaximum Flexibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003eMaximum Workflow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 x HDD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for archive, backup, media libraries and maximum storage capacity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 x NVMe + 4 x HDD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for users needing fast active storage plus high-capacity archive space.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 x NVMe + 7 x HDD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest for editing, scratch\/cache workflows and production environments.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable capacities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e64TB, 96TB, 128TB, 160TB, 192TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable capacities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20TB, 24TB, 36TB, 40TB, 52TB, 56TB, 64TB, 68TB, 72TB, 80TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable capacities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e58TB, 60TB, 86TB, 88TB, 114TB, 116TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Details *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Capacity – 8 x HDD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64TB = 8 × 8TB HDD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96TB = 8 × 12TB HDD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128TB = 8 × 16TB HDD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160TB = 8 × 20TB HDD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192TB = 8 × 24TB HDD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flexibility – 4 x NVMe + 4 x HDD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20TB Total = 16TB HDD (4 × 4TB) + 4TB NVMe (4 × 1TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24TB Total = 16TB HDD (4 × 4TB) + 8TB NVMe (4 × 2TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36TB Total = 32TB HDD (4 × 8TB) + 4TB NVMe (4 × 1TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40TB Total = 32TB HDD (4 × 8TB) + 8TB NVMe (4 × 2TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52TB Total = 48TB HDD (4 × 12TB) + 4TB NVMe (4 × 1TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56TB Total = 48TB HDD (4 × 12TB) + 8TB NVMe (4 × 2TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64TB Total = 48TB HDD (4 × 12TB) + 16TB NVMe (4 × 4TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68TB Total = 64TB HDD (4 × 16TB) + 4TB NVMe (4 × 1TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72TB Total = 64TB HDD (4 × 16TB) + 8TB NVMe (4 × 2TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80TB Total = 64TB HDD (4 × 16TB) + 16TB NVMe (4 × 4TB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Workflow – 1 x NVMe + 7 x HDD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58TB Total = 56TB HDD (7 × 8TB) + 2TB NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60TB Total = 56TB HDD (7 × 8TB) + 4TB NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e86TB Total = 84TB HDD (7 × 12TB) + 2TB NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88TB Total = 84TB HDD (7 × 12TB) + 4TB NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e114TB Total = 112TB HDD (7 × 16TB) + 2TB NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e116TB Total = 112TB HDD (7 × 16TB) + 4TB NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOWC ThunderBay Flex 8 system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled storage based on the selected configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Security Keys for Front Panel Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex Key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Year OWC Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/manual\/thunderbay-flex-8-assembly-manual-user-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the three configurations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum Capacity uses 8 HDDs for the largest storage pool. 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