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OWC ThunderBay Flex 8

SATA, PCI-Express
Price in EUR including VAT
was EUR1472,26
2Ratings
BrandMore from OWC
Delivered between 8.1.2026 and 17.1.2026
Only 1 piece in stock at supplier
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Product details

Tame your workflow with this highly configurable productivity platform for professional users in the fields of digital image editing, VFX, video production, and video editing. With unparalleled flexibility, you can choose drive types, enjoy docking comfort, and expand your capabilities with PCIe cards.

Key specifications

Interface version
PCIe 4.0
Form factor
PCI-Express, SATA
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 3 (2x), USB-A 3.0 (2x)
USB ports
Thunderbolt 3, USB-A, USB-C
Interface
PCIe, SATA
Number of HDD slots
8
Item number
15656434

General information

Manufacturer
OWC
Category
Hard drive enclosures
Manufacturer no.
OWCTB3F80C000
Release date
14.4.2021

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Case properties

External case type
HDD housing, SSD Enclosure
Form factor
PCI-Express, SATA
Number of HDD slots
8
Protocol
AHCI (SATA)
Maximum possible storage capacity
3.50 TB
Max. data transfer rate
20688 Mbit/s
RAID configuration
0+1
Hard disk enclosure functions
Hot swapping

Internal interfaces

Interface
PCIe, SATA
Interface version
PCIe 4.0

Connections

USB ports
Thunderbolt 3, USB-A, USB-C
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 3 (2x), USB-A 3.0 (2x)

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
39 cm
Width
14.90 cm
Height
34.90 cm
Weight
9200 g

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Product Safety

Package dimensions

Length
45.50 cm
Width
51.20 cm
Height
26.30 cm
Weight
11.24 kg

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drive enclosures» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 9.LC-Power
    1,2 %
  • 9.Satechi
    1,2 %
  • 11.OWC
    1,3 %
  • 12.Fantec
    1,6 %
  • 12.LogiLink
    1,6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.i-tec
    0 days
  • 1.Icy Box
    0 days
  • 1.LogiLink
    0 days
  • 1.Ugreen
    0 days
  • 8.OWC
    1 day

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drive enclosures» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 12.Digitus
    4,2 %
  • 14.LogiLink
    4,7 %
  • 15.OWC
    6 %
  • 16.Terramaster
    6,5 %
  • 17.Orico
    7,2 %
Source: Galaxus