ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 5 - 32TB Enterprise (4 x 8TB) with SoftRAID
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Specifications
Features and benefits
- 80Gb/s Thunderbolt 5 performance
- Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports deliver up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional data bandwidth and pass through up to 120Gb/s of display bandwidth for high-resolution displays.
- 32TB enterprise RAID 5 capacity
- Includes four pre-installed 8TB enterprise SATA hard drives, pre-tested and configured in RAID 5 for single-drive fault tolerance out of the box.
- Engineered for 24/7 continuous operation
- Enterprise-grade hard drives and multi-step factory performance certification ensure reliable continuous operation under heavy studio workloads.
- SoftRAID Premium included
- Includes 3 years of SoftRAID Premium access to manage RAID volumes and monitor drive health proactively across Mac and Windows.
- Internal 200W universal power supply
- Auto-switching internal power supply runs from standard mains power with no bulky external power adapter cluttering your desk.
Specifications
| Form factor | 4-bay desktop RAID array |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 32TB (4 x 8TB enterprise HDDs) |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s |
| Downstream ports | 1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s |
| Drive bays | 4 x 3.5-inch enterprise SATA 6Gb/s |
| Default configuration | RAID 5 (pre-configured out of the box) |
| Supported RAID modes | RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 6+, 10, JBOD (via SoftRAID) |
| Max data transfer rate | Up to 1,268MB/s (HDD RAID 0) |
| Display support | Up to one 8K display at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz |
| Power delivery | Up to 15W per Thunderbolt 5 port |
| Cooling | 1 x 92mm cooling fan with flow-thru ventilation |
| Security | Front panel key lock and Kensington security slot |
| Power supply | Internal 100–230V AC, 50/60Hz, 200W (IEC C13) |
| Dimensions | 13.5 x 18.4 x 24.6 cm (5.3 x 7.2 x 9.7 in) |
| Weight | 6.71 kg (14.8 lbs) with drives |
Materials
| Chassis | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Drive trays | Aluminium with vibration-damping mounts |
| Feet | Vibration-absorbing non-skid rubber |
What's in the box
- OWC ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 5 – 32TB Enterprise RAID Array
- 4 x 8TB enterprise SATA hard drives (pre-installed)
- 3 years of SoftRAID Premium access (digital license on device)
- 0.7m OWC Thunderbolt 5 cable
- 2 x Security keys for front panel lock
- AC power cable (IEC C13)
- Support manual (digital, via QR code card)
- 90-day Strada remote file access trial (5 licenses)
Compatibility
Fits: Four pre-installed 3.5-inch enterprise SATA hard drives (accepts standard 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA replacement drives).
Doesn't fit: NVMe, M.2, U.2, or SAS storage drives.
Works with: Mac computers running macOS 15 Sequoia or later, and PC workstations running Windows 11 or later, with a Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, or Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only) port.
Is it right for you?
Yes, if you need a high-capacity, high-reliability desktop RAID storage solution with 32TB of pre-configured RAID 5 protection for video editing, audio production, and critical studio archives.
Probably not, if you need a compact bus-powered drive for mobile fieldwork, or you want high-speed NVMe blade storage rather than SATA hard drives.
Using it
Connecting. Connect the included 0.7-metre Thunderbolt 5 cable to your Mac or PC, plug in the mains power lead, and switch on the power. The storage volume arrives pre-configured in RAID 5 and mounts immediately on your desktop.
SoftRAID. Launch the included SoftRAID application to check disk health, verify volume integrity, or reconfigure the array between supported RAID modes.
Warranty
OWC gives a 5-year limited warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. Normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage (including scratches and cracks), accidental damage and misuse are not covered.
Questions
- Does it come with hard drives installed?
- Yes. This solution arrives fully assembled with four pre-tested enterprise SATA hard drives configured in RAID 5.
- What happens if a drive fails?
- In RAID 5 configuration, your data remains safe if a single drive fails. SoftRAID alerts you to the issue so you can swap out the failed disk using the hot-swap tray and rebuild the array without losing files.
- What RAID software is included?
- Includes 3 years of SoftRAID Premium access, allowing you to manage, configure, and monitor RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 6+, and 10 volumes across Mac and Windows.
- Can I daisy chain other devices?
- Yes. The secondary Thunderbolt 5 port supports up to 80Gb/s of daisy-chain bandwidth for up to five additional Thunderbolt or USB4 devices, or an external display up to 8K.
- Is accidental damage covered by the warranty?
- No. Accidental drops, physical damage, and cosmetic wear are not covered by the manufacturer warranty.
Product data
| Brand | OWC |
|---|---|
| Product line | ThunderBay 4 |
| Model | Thunderbolt 5 Enterprise (32TB) |
| Part number | OWCTB5T4SRH032 |
| Barcode | 810233970052 |
| Capacity | 32TB |
| Drives | 4 x 8TB enterprise SATA |
| Interface | Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) |
| Made in | Taiwan |
| Warranty | 5-year limited |
| Sold by | MegaMac |
Other names for this product
OWC ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 5 32TB, ThunderBay 4 TB5 32TB Enterprise RAID, 4-bay Thunderbolt 5 RAID storage array, OWCTB5T4SRH032.
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- This product – OWC ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 5 – 32TB Enterprise (4 x 8TB) with SoftRAID – OWCTB5T4SRH032
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