ThunderBay 4 Mini RAID SSD Models by OWC

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

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.

ThunderBay 4 mini RAID rear
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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.

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.