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ThunderBay Flex 8 (1 SSD + 7 HDD) OWC SoftRAID
41 325,00 kr
33 060,00 kr exkl. moms
41 325,00 kr
1 NVMe SSD + 7 HDD Maximum Workflow Configuration
Maximize your productivity with this powerful configuration:
- Ingest and edit live on a hyper-fast U.2 SSD or use the drive as a swappable transport for fast lab processing.
- Store entire projects on the ultra-capacity HDD RAID 5 array.
- Expand your capabilities by selecting a recommended PCIe card or add your own.
Key Features of ThunderBay Flex 8
Flex Your Way Through Every Workflow
Whether you call it a workflow workhorse, a productivity platform, or a configurable command center, the ThunderBay Flex 8 is a groundbreaking solution for digital imaging, VFX, video production, and video editing professionals.
Unmatched Storage Flexibility
- Eight Drive Bays: Mix SATA/SAS1 and U.2/M.22 NVMe drives for virtually limitless capacity and real-world speeds up to 2750MB/s.
- Future Ready: Top four bays can use U.2 SSDs, the emerging M&E industry storage standard.
Comprehensive Docking Flexibility
- Thunderbolt 3 Ports: Two ports for daisy chaining devices or additional display(s).
- USB Ports: One USB-C and two USB-A 10Gb/s ports for peripherals and mobile devices.
- DisplayPort 1.4: Connect up to an 8K display.
- Fast Media Ingest: Front-side SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers with up to 985MB/s speed.
Expansion for Unique Needs
- PCIe Slot: Install a half-length, full-height, single-width expansion card for audio/video capture, networking, SSD storage, or I/O card.
Muscle-FLEXing Data Performance
- NVMe and PCIe: At the heart of ThunderBay Flex 8's capabilities, optimizing SSD performance with a direct path to the computer’s processor.
- Thunderbolt 3 Interface: Provides the fastest data transfers possible on a single cable between computers and peripherals, while supplying 85W of power to your laptop.
Sample Configuration: 1 NVMe SSD + 7 HDD
- First Bay: Configured with a U.2 NVMe SSD.
- Remaining Seven Bays: Configured with high-performance enterprise-class 3.5-inch HDDs in RAID 5.
Enhanced Docking Connectivity
- Power and Charge: Power your notebook with up to 85W power delivery.
- Peripheral Connections: Connect audio and video mixers, digital cameras, keyboards, and other peripherals. Charge mobile devices via USB-C and USB-A ports.
- Ingest and Edit: Work with 4/8K RAW video and RAW photo files at speeds up to 985MB/s with front-side SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers.
- Expand Viewing: Add an 8K monitor via DisplayPort 1.4.
- Daisy Chain: Connect up to five additional Thunderbolt 3 devices.
SoftRAID: The Most Powerful RAID Tool
- High-Performance RAID Volumes: RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10).
- Predictive Health Monitoring: Proactively notifies of volume and disk issues.
- Pro Support: 35+ years of experience to provide setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues.
A Protective, Economical Post-Production Solution
- OWC U.2 NVMe Interchange System: Protect the U.2 SSD drive’s connector from repeated install/removal wear for improved drive longevity.
- Shipping Efficiency: Send only the lightweight protective carrier and drive to the lab, reducing shipping costs.
End-To-End Workflow Possibilities
- On-Set: Protect your U.2 SSD drive connectors.
- Transit: Lightweight protective carrier safeguards data.
- Post-Production Lab: Fast processing of footage with swappable storage.
OWC Thunderbolt Cable Included
- Certified 0.7 meter OWC Thunderbolt cable, with other lengths available separately.
Innergize Your Workflow with Highest Performance and Reliability
- OWC Innergize™: A complete health, performance, and field upgrade management tool for OWC Atlas memory cards with readers and reader-equipped products.
Summary
ThunderBay Flex 8 is a powerful, versatile, and expandable solution ideal for professionals in digital imaging, VFX, video production, and video editing. Its combination of high-speed NVMe SSD and high-capacity HDD storage, along with robust docking and expansion capabilities, makes it a perfect choice for maximizing workflow efficiency and productivity.