PRESS RELEASE
SPEEDS UP TO 1,314MB/S, HDD-LEVEL CAPACITY AND THE MOST POWERFUL RAID ENGINE FOR MAC ALL IN A SINGLE COMPACT EXTERNAL SOLUTION
WOODSTOCK, IL – November 21, 2016 – OWC®, a leading zero-emissions Mac and PC technology company, today introduced class-leading 10, 20, 30, and 40TB SSD models for ThunderBay 4 mini RAID. The new high-capacity SSD configurations are powered by the revolutionary SoftRAID engine, which delivers powerful disk-health monitoring, rapid RAID rebuilds, and outstanding performance, with transfer speeds up to 1,314MB/s via Thunderbolt 2 connection -- all in a compact aluminum enclosure. For creative professionals who need extreme performance, but are limited by existing 2TB and 4TB SSD offerings, ThunderBay 4 mini now offers the highest capacity and fastest SSD configurations in its class, with up to 40 TB of high-performance storage to support and accelerate cutting-edge video production workflows.
POWERED BY THE REVOLUTIONARY SOFTRAID ENGINE
OWC unlocks the incredible performance and flexibility of ThunderBay 4 mini with an enterprise-class 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 also 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 revolutionary volume optimization allows users to quickly configure their ThunderBay 4 mini for specific workflows. Using these workflow-specific preset configurations, users can experience the absolute best performance whether recording audio, editing 4K video, or creating a multimedia server.
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. UNPRECEDENTED CAPACITY.
Thousands of creative professionals use the ThunderBay 4 mini with SSDs everyday to create their most compelling stories. Now, they can do so with incredible new capacities normally reserved for disk-based desktop storage solutions. ThunderBay 4 mini 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.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Four 2.5” drive bays with class-leading SSD configurations: 10, 20, 30 & 40TB
- Two Thunderbolt 2 ports
- Supports Thunderbolt daisy-chains of up to six devices
- Up to 1136MB/s RAID 4 performance
- Up to 1314MB/s RAID 0 performance
- Preconfigured in RAID 4 for optimal SSD performance and data redundancy
- 75% faster rebuild times than hardware RAID
- 3 Year OWC Solution Limited Warranty*
- 48 Hour Warranty Service
- 1 Year Level 1 Data Recovery Service
- Lifetime OWC award-winning U.S. based support
*0GB enclosure-only models feature a one-year OWC Limited Warranty
INCLUDES:
- ThunderBay 4 mini external drive
- 1 meter, certified, Thunderbolt cable and set of keys for front panel lock
- User guide and utility software bundle (Mac and PC)
AVAILABILITY:
The new ThunderBay 4 mini RAID configurations are now available in 10TB, 20TB, 30TB and 40TB capacities from MacSales.com and authorized resellers. Learn more.
ABOUT OWC
Having served the Apple community worldwide since 1988, OWC is the manufacturer and upgrade provider of choice for Apple and PC enthusiasts with an extensive catalog of accessories, storage, and memory upgrades for nearly every Mac made in the last decade. Recognized for award-winning customer service, OWC provides comprehensive step-by-step installation videos and U.S.-based technical support for Mac and PC users around the world.
