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OWC ThunderBay 8

OWC ThunderBay 8
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Assembly Manual & User Guide
ThunderBay 8
Video, Photography, & Graphic Arts
Ideal for media production workows and
small business workgroups
Massive Capacity
Plenty of room to store critical
footage, images, and les
Fast and Easy Drive Swaps
Quick release thumbscrew trays can
be secured by the locking front panel
Pro-grade Transfer Speeds
Up to 2,586MB/s speed
with Thunderbolt 3
Connection Flexibility
Thunderbolt2/Thunderbolt
backward compatible
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OWC ThunderBay 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Drive Bays8
CapacityUp to 144TB
InterfaceThunderbolt 3
Drive Compatibility2.5" SATA HDD/SSD, 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Power SupplyInternal
Operating System CompatibilitymacOS 10.13 or later, Windows 10 or later

Summary

Introduction

System Requirements

Details hardware and software needs for the ThunderBay 8.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the ThunderBay 8 box.

About This Manual

Explains manual scope, variations, and warranty info source.

General Use and Safety Precautions

Outlines temperature limits, electrical safety, and handling guidelines.

Front View Overview

Identifies and describes the front panel components and LEDs.

Rear View Overview

Details the rear panel ports, power switch, and input.

Usage Notes

Provides guidance on Thunderbolt chaining and safe disk ejection.

Installation

Drive Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide to installing 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives.

Quick Start Guide

Basic steps to connect power, computer, and get started.

SoftRAID Software Integration

Explains the benefits and purpose of installing SoftRAID.

Drive Swapping and Failure Handling

How to change drives and manage drive failures without downtime.

Support Resources

Formatting Drives

Instructions and resources for formatting the ThunderBay 8.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Steps to diagnose and resolve operational problems.

Data Backup Recommendations

Suggests strategies for protecting data and preventing loss.

Online Knowledge Base Access

Provides URL for FAQs and additional support information.

Contacting Technical Support

Lists phone, email, and chat contact details for assistance.

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