OWC TB3TBL8X08 ThunderBlade X8 Thunderbolt NVMe External Solid-State Drive with SoftRAID - 40 Gb/s - 8 TB

ITEM #: OWC-TB3TBL8X08 MFG #: TB3TBL8X08

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TB3TBL8X08 - Overview

The Fastest. Period.
In a fast-paced, professional environment, time is money and performance is everything. The success of your project depends on quick data processing, and demands performance and efficiency working with uncompressed, high-bandwidth content streams. The OWC ThunderBlade X8 delivers the performance to match - capable of unbelievable transfer speeds up to 2840MB/s read & 2822MB/s write. And with SoftRAID, two ThunderBlade X8s can reach dizzying heights up to 3800MB/s.

At Home on the Road.
Designed to be rugged and dependable as well as blazing fast, ThunderBlade X8 is equally at home on the road, on set or in the edit suite. It's compact and tough enough to withstand even the roughest treatment in between locations, and it comes complete with its own ballistic hard-shell case for even greater protection. And with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, ThunderBlade X8 fits your workflow daisy-chain perfectly.

The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet.
SoftRAID is the world's fastest and most flexible application to configure, maintain, and protect your RAID volumes on Mac and PC. OWC enclosures include 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium. SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14+, Windows 10+ and Windows Server 2019/2022. M1 Macs require MacOS 11.3 or later.

  • Features:

    • Up to 2931MB/s ready-to-run, time-saving speed that has no competitor
    • Up to eight NVMe M.2 SSDs for up to 32TB
    • Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
    • Daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device or display via the second Thunderbolt port
    • Non-skid rubber feet keep ThunderBlade in place while OWC ClingOn secures the included Thunderbolt connecting cable
    • Heat-dissipating fanless aluminum chassis keeps you working silently at top speed
    • Confirm use status instantly via integrated LED
    • Compact footprint and custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make this the perfect shuttle drive
    • Meets Intel Thunderbolt and OWC operating certifications for assured performance and reliability
     

  • Specifications:

    • Storage
    • Number of Bays: 8
    • Capacity: 8.0TB
    • Drive Mechanism: (8) 1.0TB OWC Aura Pro III PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 2242 SSD
    • Plug and Play: Yes
    • Hot Plug Support: Yes
    • Boot Support: Mac only. NOTE: Boot volume must be independent from RAID volume. Please consult " OWC ThunderBlade: macOS Boot Drive Setup"
    • Drive Format: Formatted as an 8 disk SoftRAID RAID 0 for Mac. PC users please consult the "Mac to Windows - SoftRAID Volume Conversation" guide.
    • Storage Interface: M.2 NVMe (PCIe 3.0)

      RAID
    • RAID Capable: Yes
    • Default RAID Level: RAID 0
    • RAID Levels Supported:
      - RAID 0
      - RAID 1
      - RAID 4
      - RAID 5
      - RAID 10
    • RAID Features: Software RAID

      Ports
    • Device Ports:
      - (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
      - (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port

      Display Support
    • Display Support:
      - Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz,
      - or one 4K display @ 60Hz,
      - or one 4K display @ 30Hz
    • Display Support by Port: Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter

      Performance
    • Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40 Gb/s (or 5000 MB/s)
    • Benchmark Speed, Read (Max): Up to 2931 MB/s
    • Benchmark Speed, Write (Max): Up to 2860 MB/s

      Chipset
    • Chipset / Controller: Titan Ridge DD (JHL7440)

      Compatibility
    • Host Interface Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
    • Mac OS Compatibility:
      - macOS 10.13 High Sierra
      - macOS 10.14 Mojave
      - macOS 10.15 Catalina
      - macOS 11.x Big Sur
      - macOS 12.x Monterey
      - macOS 13.x Ventura
      - macOS 14.x Sonoma
    • PC OS Compatibility: Windows 11
    • Driver Required: SoftRAID Only
    • Other Requirements:
      - Windows certification on Windows 11 Pro Build 22621 - 64bit. Recommended Windows 11 version 22H2 and later.
      - The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.

      Power
    • External Power Adapter: Yes
    • Power Supply: External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
    • AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
    • DC Output: +12V, 7.5A
    • Wattage: 90W

      Physical
    • Security Slot: No
    • Power/Activity LED: Yes
    • Housing Color: Black
    • Housing Material: Aluminum
    • Dimensions:
      - Height: 1.3 in (3.4 cm)
      - Length: 8.2 in (20.8 cm)
      - Width: 4.9 in (12.4 cm)
    • Weight: 2.40 lbs (1.1 kg)

      General
    • Certifications:
      - CE
      - FCC
      - VCCI
      - RCM
      - UKCA
      - IC

      Environmental
    • Ambient Temperature:
      - Operating: 50 °F to 95 °F (10 °C to 35 °C)
      - Non-Operating: -40 °F to 149 °F (-40 °C to 65 °C)
    • Altitude:
      - Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
      - Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
    • Humidity:
      - Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
      - Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
     

  • Item Includes:

    • 1x OWC ThunderBlade X8 External Storage Solution
    • 1x 0.7M (28 In) Thunderbolt Cable
    • 1x External Power Supply
    • 1x US Power Cable (3-Prong IEC C13)
    • 1x Ballistic Hard-Shell Travel Case
    • 1x 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
     

  • Warranty:

    • 3 Year Warranty
     

  • GTIN:

    0810149208874
     

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