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OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports (0GB RAID), Includes SoftRAID XT

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  • 4-Drive SSD Storage Solution with Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • Up to 1527MB/s sustained performance; Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Works with 3.5" or 2.5" drives — no adapter needed; Intelligent drive monitoring with desktop and email notifications
  • User configurable in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5 & 1+0; Ultra quiet, heat dissipating aluminum chassis; Rigorously pre-tested with multi-hour burn-in
  • Featuring SoftRAID XT, RAID-5 Pre-configured. Thunderbolt 3 cable included, 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Value for money
3.7
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4.1
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4.2
Easy to install
3.6
4.6
5.0
4.6
4.6
Storage Capacity
4.4
4.5
4.8
4.5
4.5
Tech Support
3.8
2.7
4.0
4.0
Noise level
3.9
4.2
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16 TB
18000 GB
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hardware interface
thunderbolt
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sata 6 0 gb
sata 6 0 gb
sata 6 0 gb
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1527 megabytes per second
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180 megabytes per second
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ThunderBay 4, OWC's flagship 4-bay RAID ready powerhouse is bigger and faster than ever before. Now with the unbelievable performance of Thunderbolt 3 — up to 1527MB/s sustained performance1 — it's the ultimate workhorse external storage solution. Not only faster, the new ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 3 is now natively compatible with both 2.5" and 3.5" drives, and with a redesigned chassis, it's even cooler and quieter too. Designed with performance in mind and engineered to harness the power of Thunderbolt 3, ThunderBay 4 is an incredibly flexible external solution with the throughput to support multi-stream compressed 4K video and other bandwidth-intensive operations. ThunderBay 4 is highly configurable to perfectly match your performance needs. Choose between traditional hard drives or Solid State Drives. Use each drive independently, or in the RAID configuration of your choice for the optimal balance of performance and data-redundancy. Get the most out of your storage, take the brakes off your workflow, and do more with a ThunderBay 4. Experience the most advanced software RAID available with the ThunderBay 4 RAID Edition. Empower your workflow with up to 35% faster RAID performance and exponentially faster rebuild times than comparable hardware RAID arrays. SoftRAID combines the advanced RAID modes, superior performance, comprehensive, real-time disk monitoring, e-mail notification, and fast rebuild capabilities that only software RAID can deliver. The SoftRAID engine is extremely flexible and can easily be updated, reconfigured and used across multiple enclosures to provide an amazing amount of robust options to empower you to make the most of your ThunderBay workflow. Easily setup drive monitoring and e-mail notifications to keep you informed about your ThunderBay's performance and drive health.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
107 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, speed and ease of use of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's built heavy duty, has great materials and finishing, and is worth it. Some appreciate the speed and how easy it is to set up and use. That said, opinions are mixed on the noise it makes.

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15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's built heavy duty, is reliable, and has great materials. Customers also mention that it'd be a great addition to any computer setup.

"...It is quiet, sturdy, and works like a charm. Everything the ad said it would do - it does. I will be buying another soon." Read more

"Feels solid, very well built...." Read more

"...chose the OWC Thunderbolt 3 series for its exceptional build quality and performance...." Read more

"I continue to have major problems, not only with the horrible hardware but also with the software/driver...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the computer drive. They say it's well built, has excellent performance, and is worth the price. Some say that it works great to setup and manage their array of choice. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.

"...It is quiet, sturdy, and works like a charm. Everything the ad said it would do - it does. I will be buying another soon." Read more

"...✅SoftRaid XT works great to setup and manage your array of choice. See below as to which version of SoftRaid you should use.CONS:..." Read more

"...So far, everything has been working well, and I hope it continues to be that way." Read more

"...Two are populated with new 4TB SSDs; the third with 1TB SSDs. All work fine and the transfer speeds to my iMacPro are excellent...." Read more

10 customers mention8 positive2 negative

Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They mention that it is extremely fast, the transfer speeds to their iMacPro are excellent, and the performance is great if you're using Thunderbolt 3. Customers also appreciate the responsive and helpful vendor.

"...How fast? I routinely copy 1+GB files from the WD Black to the internal SSD in a 2018 mac Mini. This copy takes about .25 seconds!..." Read more

"...Unlike some other enclosures I've used (like QNAP's), this one is *fast*, sturdy (no cheap plastic), and getting it to recognize all my disks at..." Read more

"...them for your valuable data and on top of all of that it seems to be much faster...." Read more

"...I tested just a single 4TB WD Red drive in the enclosure, it only gave me 80 MB/s Write, and 81 MB/s Read, which isn't great considering I got a..." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the computer drive easy to set up and use. They mention that the installation of the drives was very easy, and the Thunderbolt 3 connection is perfect for their 2018. The RAID software is easy to use and configure for the RAID, and they had no trouble connecting it or getting it to recognize their drives.

"...Set up was a breeze and took about 30 minutes. Installing the drives was very easy and the Thunderbolt 3 connection is perfect for my 2018 Macbook..." Read more

"This enclosure is an absolute delight to use with ZFS. I had no trouble connecting it or getting it to recognize my drives...." Read more

"...Setup was not problem, though I did have to reboot my iMac a few times during installation. The fan is louder than I expected...." Read more

"...It was fairly easy to set up and use. The included RAID software (SoftRaid) was easy to use and configure for the RAID level desired...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the computer drive. Some mention that it's very quiet, and does a good job of isolating drive noise. However, others say that it makes a constant noise, and the fan is louder than expected.

"...It is quiet, sturdy, and works like a charm. Everything the ad said it would do - it does. I will be buying another soon." Read more

"...The brick was so noisy that my wife complained about the racket that was created...." Read more

"...It does a good job of isolating drive noise. Drive access and fan noise are barely audible, never heard drives spin up. How fast?..." Read more

"...PROS:✅Very quiet. I was prepared for some fan noise but the combination of the enclosure + 7200 RPM Ironwolf drives works great✅FAST!..." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the computer drive. They mention that the LED is not working, the system will not restart or shut down, and the light on the first unit failed to illuminate.

"...That installation went wrong, ending with the 🚫symbol. Attempting to reboot failed, drive not visible...." Read more

"...In this case (when the drive will not eject) the system will not restart or shut down with the Apple menu...." Read more

"...After 2 weeks the power light on the first unit failed to illuminate (infant mortality). Access to the data (r/w) continued...." Read more

"...Also, drive arrived with LED for drive B not working. Thought disk B was bad until it showed up in Disk Manager utility, just LED is not working...." Read more

Off to a great start. Hoping to get 3-5 years of use on this
5 Stars
Off to a great start. Hoping to get 3-5 years of use on this
I'm a video producer and needed a more long term solution to buy single drives and 2 drive RAIDs over and over. Over the years I've used OWC, Lacie and WD drives so I'm familar with OWC and have never had a drive fail. After some research I decided to purchase this Thunderbolt 3 enclosure instead of a NAS solution (Considered a Synology). I also purchased my own drives (4x 10TB Seagate Ironwolf) instead of the Toshiba drives that are preconfigured on some Thunderbay products.Set up was a breeze and took about 30 minutes. Installing the drives was very easy and the Thunderbolt 3 connection is perfect for my 2018 Macbook Pro. I'll update this review as needed but after using for about a week here are my thoughts:PROS:✅Very quiet. I was prepared for some fan noise but the combination of the enclosure + 7200 RPM Ironwolf drives works great✅FAST! I just copied 400GB worth of footage from at Atomos drive in less than 30 minutes. NICE!✅STURDY. This thing is a beast. All metal construction. Drive trays fit seamlessly. I like the locking mechanism on the front and the flashing light monitoring.✅SoftRaid XT works great to setup and manage your array of choice. See below as to which version of SoftRaid you should use.CONS:❌I'm getting some bluetooth interference from the drive based on placement on my desk. It's about 3 feet away from my bluetooth keyboard and trackpad. I need to do some more placement testing to mitigate but bluetooth interference is a known issue with USB3 and (I assume) Thunderbolt devices.❌It wasn't clear which SoftRaid product to use. From what I gather there is SoftRaid Lite ($49, no RAID 5), SoftRaid ($179, full features) and SoftRAID XT (included with Thunderbay purchase, seems like all features). USE SOFTRAID XT AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY A LICENSE. There's an activation code on the bottom of the Thunderbay for SoftRaid XT. I almost paid for the full license :\
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5.0 out of 5 stars Off to a great start. Hoping to get 3-5 years of use on this
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
I'm a video producer and needed a more long term solution to buy single drives and 2 drive RAIDs over and over. Over the years I've used OWC, Lacie and WD drives so I'm familar with OWC and have never had a drive fail. After some research I decided to purchase this Thunderbolt 3 enclosure instead of a NAS solution (Considered a Synology). I also purchased my own drives (4x 10TB Seagate Ironwolf) instead of the Toshiba drives that are preconfigured on some Thunderbay products.

Set up was a breeze and took about 30 minutes. Installing the drives was very easy and the Thunderbolt 3 connection is perfect for my 2018 Macbook Pro. I'll update this review as needed but after using for about a week here are my thoughts:

PROS:
✅Very quiet. I was prepared for some fan noise but the combination of the enclosure + 7200 RPM Ironwolf drives works great
✅FAST! I just copied 400GB worth of footage from at Atomos drive in less than 30 minutes. NICE!
✅STURDY. This thing is a beast. All metal construction. Drive trays fit seamlessly. I like the locking mechanism on the front and the flashing light monitoring.
✅SoftRaid XT works great to setup and manage your array of choice. See below as to which version of SoftRaid you should use.

CONS:
❌I'm getting some bluetooth interference from the drive based on placement on my desk. It's about 3 feet away from my bluetooth keyboard and trackpad. I need to do some more placement testing to mitigate but bluetooth interference is a known issue with USB3 and (I assume) Thunderbolt devices.
❌It wasn't clear which SoftRaid product to use. From what I gather there is SoftRaid Lite ($49, no RAID 5), SoftRaid ($179, full features) and SoftRAID XT (included with Thunderbay purchase, seems like all features). USE SOFTRAID XT AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY A LICENSE. There's an activation code on the bottom of the Thunderbay for SoftRaid XT. I almost paid for the full license :\
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