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OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 User Manual

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
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Assembly Manual & User Guide
ThunderBay Flex 8
Congurable Drive Performance
Mix SATA/SAS
1
and U.2/M.2
2
NVMe
drives for real-world 2750MB/s speed
Productivity Enhancing Docking
Use video/audio mixers and peripherals
while charging mobile devices
Import 4/8K RAW Videos and Photos
Up to 985MB/s frontside SD 4.0 and
CFexpress card readers
Expandable for Unique Project Needs
PCIe (X16 connection with x4 lanes) slot for
adding an audio/video capture, networking,
SSD storage, hardware RAID, or I/O card
See More Detail
Add up to an 8K display
via DisplayPort 1.4
3
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OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Fan diameter120 mm
Product typeHDD/SSD enclosure
CertificationCE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
On/off switchYes
Product colorBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)
Operating altitude-304.8 - 3048 m
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 90 %
RAID levels0, 0+1, 1, 4, 5, JBOD
Storage drive size2.5/3.5 \
Compatible memory cardsCFexpress, SD
Installed storage drive typeHDD+SSD
Total installed storage capacity134000 GB
Number of storage drives supported8
Supported storage drive interfacesSAS, Serial ATA
ChipsetThunderbolt: Intel JHL7440, PCIe Switch: ASMedia ASM-2824, USB, Controller: Genesys Logic GL-3590
Data transfer rate40 Gbit/s
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)450 W
AC adapter input current7 A
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current37 A
AC adapter output voltage12 V
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth390 mm
Width149 mm
Height349 mm
Weight13900 g

Summary

System Requirements

Supported Drives and Media Cards

Lists the types of SATA, SAS, U.2, M.2 NVMe drives, and media cards supported by the device.

Supported PCIe Devices

Outlines specifications for PCIe cards, including dimensions, slot type, and electrical interface.

General Use Precautions

Safety Precautions

Assembly and Handling Safety

Emphasizes following assembly steps, using anti-static precautions, and avoiding disassembly.

Device and Liquid Safety

Warns against inserting metallic objects, modifying the device, or exposing it to liquids.

Usage Notes

Connectivity and Performance

Details USB port speeds, Thunderbolt device chaining, and DisplayPort bandwidth impact.

Thunderbolt Compatibility and Ejecting Drives

Covers Thunderbolt backwards compatibility and safe drive ejection procedures.

Drive Installation Process

Quick Start Guide

Initial Setup Steps

Covers drive installation, power connection, and Thunderbolt connection for device activation.

Drive Formatting and SoftRAID

Notes on formatting newly installed drives and the recommendation to install SoftRAID.

Installing a PCIe Card

Changing Drives and Drive Failure

Drive Health Monitoring and Replacement

Details how SoftRAID monitors drive health and the procedure for replacing a failed drive.

Troubleshooting Guide

Online Resources and Support

Contacting Technical Support

Lists phone, chat, and email contact methods for technical assistance.

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