OWC: Availability for ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Bay 2.5-Inch Thunderbolt 3/2 RAID

OWC (Other World Computing, Inc.) announced the availability of the ThunderBay 4 mini storage solution, an addition to their ThunderBay line of external storage systems, available in either Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 2 interfaces.

This storage solution delivers the speed, versatility and redundancy creative pros, SMBs, and prosumers rely on to manage workflows without limitations in a compact design.

Featuring 4 bays for 2.5-inch drives, the ThunderBay 4 mini is available in pre-configured solutions up to 16TB, while the 0GB enclosure is ready out of the box for users to repurpose or maximize their choice of 2.5″ SSDs and/or HDDs. Mixed drives can be used independently or combined as a RAID with the included SoftRAID setup and management software. For creative pros or IT managers and remote/home office professionals seeking RAID performance that’s small enough to fit on a desk, in a rack, or on a DIT cart. The ThunderBay 4 mini transforms SSDs and HDDs into a storage solution to use as is or adapt as needed to breeze through workflows and backups all the way up to today’s highest resolution audio, photo and video formats.

RAID performance and reliability in compact design
The ThunderBay 4 mini is big on performance and flexibility, yet it’s about the length of a pencil and weighs 3.1 pounds with SSDs installed. The rugged heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure is available in two models: Thunderbolt 3 with 2 ports (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible) for up to 1,556MB/s of real-world tested performance or Thunderbolt 2 with 2 ports (Thunderbolt backward compatible) for up to 1,346MB/s speeds.

Go big, do more, go faster
The ThunderBay 4 mini allows users to daisy-chain up to 5 additional ThunderBay 4 mini solutions to create storage capacities. Merge them with SoftRAID for more flexibility, capacity, and capability. If maximum transfer speed is the goal, connect multiple ThunderBay 4 mini solutions to multiple Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 2 ports on a Mac or PC for speed. Beyond storage, users can attach a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays to the ThunderBay 4 mini and enjoy the flexibility to expand their daisy-chain to meet any task at-hand.

Highlights:

• Maximize SSD or HDD potential – 4 2.5-inch drive bays

• Thunderbolt 3 version: Pro-grade, real-world tested speeds – up to 1,556MB/s with two Thunderbolt 3 ports (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible)

• Thunderbolt 2 version: Tested speeds of up to 1,346MB/s with 2 Thunderbolt 2 ports (Thunderbolt backward compatible)

• Flexibility – re-task existing drives or choose from pre-configured solutions

• Daisy-chain expansion – add up to 5 additional Thunderbolt devices

• Deployment ready – pre-configured solutions undergo multi-step performance certification

• Near silent operation – heat dissipating aluminum with 32.5dB cooling fan

• Quick drive swaps – drives mount on sliding trays

• Plug and play – no drivers needed and includes Thunderbolt 3/Thunderbolt 2 cable

• Software for creating, monitoring and managing RAID sets

• Worry-free – up to 3-year compay’s limited warranty with 1-year level one data recovery

Engineered for users who demand reliable and recoverable high-capacity storage, ThunderBay 4 mini provides an array of storage bays that can be configured to suit storage, work speed, and data reliability needs – all in a compact design.

The ThunderBay 4 mini is available at the company’s webshop with either Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 2 interface with pricing of $299.99 with no drives or plug and play ready equipped with up to 16TB of capacity starting from $599.99 for 4TB Models.