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ThunderBay 4 Mini RAID SSD Models by OWC

10, 20, 30, and 40TB models with SoftRAID for ThunderBay

Other World Computing, Inc. (OWC) introduced 10, 20, 30, and 40TB SSD models for ThunderBay 4 mini RAID.

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These high-capacity SSD configurations are powered by the SoftRAID engine, which delivers disk-health monitoring, rapid RAID rebuilds, and performance, with transfer speeds
up to 1,314MB/s via Thunderbolt 2 connection – all in a compact aluminum enclosure. For creative professionals who need performance, but are limited by existing 2TB and 4TB SSD offerings, ThunderBay 4 mini offers capacity and fast SSD configurations, with up to 40TB of performance storage to support and accelerate video production workflows.

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Powered by SoftRAID Engine
The company unlocks the flexibility of ThunderBay 4 mini with an enterprise software RAID engine. SoftRAID for ThunderBay supports RAID-0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0, giving users the flexibility to create multiple arrays to suit the specific demands of their workflow. Users will benefit from always-on real-time disk-health monitoring via the SoftRAID application, or email notifications when working remotely.

And unlike traditional software RAID solutions, SoftRAID’s volume optimization allows users to quickly configure their ThunderBay 4 mini for specific workflows. Using these workflow-specific preset configurations, users can experience the performance whether recording audio, editing 4K video, or creating a multimedia server.

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Faster reads, faster rebuilds
ThunderBay 4 mini RAID with SSDs are configured in RAID-4 for optimal performance. This provides the same level of data redundancy and fault-tolerance as RAID-5, but offers a 25% boost in read speeds for SSDs. The SoftRAID engine enhances overall performance of the ThunderBay 4 mini, including RAID rebuild times up to 75% faster than hardware RAID.

Professional performance, capacity
Thousands of creative professionals use the ThunderBay 4 mini with SSDs to create their compelling stories. Now, they can do so with new capacities normally reserved for disk-based desktop storage solutions. It accelerates video production workflows that include multiple streams of 4K video, audio plug-ins, and large RAW photo libraries. With two Thunderbolt 2 ports, ThunderBay 4 mini supports daisy-chaining additional Thunderbolt devices or displays.

ThunderBay 4 mini has accelerated UHD, 3D, and VR production workflows around the world with our 4TB SSD configurations,” said Larry O’Connor, CEO, OWC. “We’re thrilled to offer a tenfold increase in SSD capacity with these new high-capacity solutions up to 40TB, empowering producers to take their creativity even further.

Hightlights:

  • Four 2.5″ drive bays with SSD configurations: 10, 20, 30 and 40TB

  • Two Thunderbolt 2 ports

  • Supports Thunderbolt daisy-chains of up to six devices

  • Up to 1,136MB/s RAID-4 performance

  • Up to 1,314MB/s RAID-0 performance

  • Preconfigured in RAID-4 for optimal SSD performance and data redundancy

  • 75% faster rebuild times than hardware RAID

  • Three-year limited warranty (*)

  • 48-hour warranty service

  • One-year level 1 data recovery service

  • Lifetime company’s U.S. based support

(*) 0GB enclosure-only models feature a one-year OWC limited warranty

Includes:

  • ThunderBay 4 mini external drive

  • One meter Thunderbolt cable and set of keys for front panel lock

  • User guide and utility software bundle (Mac and PC)


The ThunderBay 4 mini RAID configurations are available in 10, 20, 30 and 40TB capacities from the firm’s webstore and authorized resellers.

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