Owc 4Tb Thunderbay 4 Mini Ssd Thunderbolt 3 Raid 5

Owc 4tb Thunderbay 4 Mini Ssd Thunderbolt 3 Raid 5

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Backup critical data with the 4TB ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Drive SSD Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array from OWC / Other World Computing. Featuring four 2.5" drive bays, this RAID array offers a total of 4TB of storage divided between four SSDs. Equipped with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, the ThunderBay 4 mini supports transfer speeds up to 1556 MB/s when using RAID 0, allowing for quicker backups or daisy-chaining multiple arrays for extended storage.

This array comes pre-formatted in RAID 5, but supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 4 modes. The included software controller, SoftRAID XT, offers driver certification checks, email notifications, volume validation, and drive failure prediction. The software controller also allows for easy volume management, so you can choose what to use RAID volumes for and how much space is allocated for backup. The ThunderBay 4 mini is compatible with Windows 10 and later, as well as MAC OS X 10.13 and later. Furthermore, independent volumes can be booted with macOS. An ASMedia ASM-1062 chipset functions as the SATA Controller while an Intel JHL6540 controls Thunderbolt 3 operating modes.

Housed in black aluminum, the array features a locking front panel offering access to the individual bays. The back panel includes a Kensington Security Slot. The ThunderBay 4 mini comes with a 100-240V power supply, and outputs 12V and 6A, or 72W.

Air cooled, this array uses a single 60mm fan and is designed to operate in temperatures between 41 and 95°F. Measuring 7.5 x 4.6 x 3.8", the small form factor of the ThunderBay 4 mini is designed to fit desktops, racks, and DIT carts, with a total weight of 2.51 lb.

4TB Total Storage Capacity 4 x 1TB 2.5" SSDs 4 x 2.5" SATA Drive Bays 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 4, and 5 Pre-Configured in RAID 5 Includes SoftRAID XT Software Transfer Rates up to 1556 MB/s Mac and Windows Compatible 1 x 60mm Cooling Fan

Key Specs
Storage Capacity	4 TB
Number of Bays	4x 2.5" SATA
Inputs/Outputs	2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)
Drives
Storage Capacity	4 TB
Transfer Rates	1556 MB/s
General
Number of Bays	4x 2.5" SATA
Inputs/Outputs	2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s)
Form Factor	Desktop
Software
OS Compatibility	macOS 10.13 or Later Windows 10 or Later
Default OS Support	Requires Formatting Before Use
Security
Encryption	No
Security Features	Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
Electrical
Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
PSU Wattage	1 x 72 W
Physical
Certifications	BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, VCCI
Cooling	1x 60 mm Fan
Noise Level	32.5 dBA
Material of Construction	Aluminum
Dimensions	7.5 x 4.6 x 3.8" / 19.1 x 11.7 x 9.7 cm
Weight	2.5 lb / 1.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	4.925 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	10.8 x 10.6 x 5"

Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously.

Arriving pre-configured in RAID 5, the ThunderBay mini 4 also supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 4.

The two Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to connect up to five additional arrays for increased storage capacity.

Each ThunderBay 4 mini receives multiple hours of burn-in by OWC, intended to ensure each unit is performing to the manufacturer's standards.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is software required to run JBOD configuration? Like, do separate drives show up as individual volumes?

A: The OWC 2TB ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Drive SSD Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array BH #OWTB3QMS02TP comes as RIAD 5 and needs the software for any changes to the drives and RAID mode.

Q: 2. What are people putting in the PCIe slot?

A: The OWC ThunderBay Flex can add a 4K video capture card for direct ingest of multi-stream high-res footage. Record high-quality tracks with an audio card and then edit and archive tracks via the PCIe x16 slot.

Q: 3. What is the average read/write speed for this unit in the RAID 5 configuration?

A: The OWC 8TB ThunderBay 4 mini has an average transfer speed of 1556 MB/s.

Q: 4. Does this one with OWC's standard 5 year warranty?

A: Yes, this item comes with OWC's Limited 5 Year Warranty.

Q: 5. What's the rebuild time if you lose an 18TB disk in the 144TB RAID-5?

A: There is not an official spec on rebuild time under these circumstances, but it should be possible to complete the rebuild of a single 18TB disk overnight.

Q: 6. Will this work with new M1 Mac Processors?

A: Yes, thee OWC Thunderbay Flex 8 will work with M1 Mac computers.

Q: 7. got any specific hard drive can used in this?? or can put any brand of hard drive??

A: You can use any brand of 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive in the OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 64TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 8TB HDDs).

Q: 8. Is it possible to d-chain an existing Thunderbolt 2 6HDD to this OWC unit?

A: Yes, you would be able to daisy-chain this OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 64TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 8TB HDDs) other Thunderbolt devices.

Q: 9. Is this a hardware RAID or software RAID system?

A: The OWC ThunderBay 4 mini uses a software RAID controller.

Q: 10. what it the acoustic noise leavels?

A: The manufacturer does not specify the noise level of this RAID array.

john	22/09/2024
[4 TB] I have used a Promise Pegasus for years on a succession of iMac, beginning 10 years ago. Though not as fast as I had hoped that solution worked for general backup and backing up my library of photography, over 20,000 frames. But when I moved to a higher resolution camera, and Mac Studio, I needed a new solution. After much research I chose a ThunderBay Mini with four SSD drives in RAID 4 configuration. So far, it is working great, with amazing speed for my entire Lightroom Classic photo library. It was the right choice! 5

Joshua	22/08/2024
[4 TB] Love this 4 bay. I have it configured to 16TB and it's super fast and very quiet. Highly recommend 5

Joshua	22/08/2024
[4 TB] Love this 4 bay. I have it configured to 16TB and it's super fast and very quiet. Highly recommend 5

joshml82	22/08/2024
[4x 2.5" SATA] Great bay, get around 430 read and write 5

Jason	14/08/2024
[4x 2.5" SATA] I really like this enclosure. Its a solid product, seems very well constructed and built to last. Easy to set up (though I'm not using the related software) and use. 5

Keith	03/07/2024
[4 TB] I have this set up for RAID 0 for video editing. Very impressed with the speed. The included software is great. I was able to set it up to back up hourly to another drive. Would buy again! 5

Keith	03/07/2024
[4 TB] I have this set up for RAID 0 for video editing. Very impressed with the speed. The included software is great. I was able to set it up to back up hourly to another drive. Would buy again! 5

John	26/06/2024
[1x 60 mm Fan] Installation rapid, SoftRaid instructions were a bit fuzzy, but the help desk rapidly solved my question. With just one week of operation, everything is running as expected. Data transfers are very rapid. 5

John	26/06/2024
[1x 60 mm Fan] Installation rapid, SoftRaid instructions were a bit fuzzy, but the help desk rapidly solved my question. With just one week of operation, everything is running as expected. Data transfers are very rapid. 5