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OWC ThunderBay 4 mini
OWC ThunderBay 4 mini
Reach speeds up to 1556MB/s
Pre-configured solutions offer up to 16TB of storage capacity
Quick Specs:
- Thunderbolt (USB-C)
- 4 Drive Bays
- SoftRAID
- Mac & Windows
4-Bay 2.5-inch Drive Thunderbolt Storage Solution
- Retasks/maximizes SSD potential: four 2.5-inch drive bays
- Pro-grade speeds: up to 1556MB/s with (2) Thunderbolt ports (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible)1
- Daisy-chain expansion: add up to five additional Thunderbolt devices
- Deployment ready: solutions undergo rigorous multi-hour drive burn-in
- Near silent operation: heat dissipating aluminum with 32.5dB cooling fan
- Available with SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
- Worry free: up to 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty2
Hard Drive Models
Includes SoftRAID — Supports RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) and JBOD
Solid-State Drive Models
Includes SoftRAID — Supports RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) and JBOD
DIY Enclosure
Includes SoftRAID — Supports RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) and JBOD
DIY Enclosure
Add your own RAID software (SoftRAID not included)
Big RAID System Performance in a Compact Design
With four 2.5-inch drive bays, ThunderBay 4 mini transforms SSDs and HDDs into a pro-grade, Thunderbolt storage solution in a compact design. The rugged heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure features two Thunderbolt ports for up to 1556MB/s speeds, so you can breeze through personal and business backups all the way up to today's highest resolution audio, photo, and video formats.
Expand production capabilities in industry-leading creative platforms like Final Cut X, Avid Pro Tools, Apple Pro Logic, and Adobe Lightroom, edit large images, manage massive photo and audio libraries, store drone videos, use it as a transport drive…whatever the day or project demands, the ThunderBay 4 mini is the perfect workflow solution.
Store More, See More, Do More
With the ability to daisy-chain you can add up to five additional ThunderBay 4 mini solutions to create massive storage capacities. Merge them with SoftRAID for even more flexibility, capacity, and capability. Or if speed is what you’re after, connect multiple ThunderBay 4 mini solutions to multiple Thunderbolt ports on your Mac or PC to achieve exponential speed capabilities.
Beyond storage, the sky is the limit for what you can connect. Attach a 5K Thunderbolt display or two 4K displays. Place a USB 3.1 device at the end of the chain. With an extra Thunderbolt port, you have the flexibility to add to your daisy-chain and master any task at hand.
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.
- High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes
- Predictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure — provided on your computer and remotely
- Seamless Cross-Platform Sharing with support for Apple-formatted APFS and HFS+ SoftRAID volumes between Mac and Windows at no additional cost
- 35+ Years of Experience of Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues
- And many more unique features.
- Learn more about SoftRAID
M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer.
Thunderbolt Made Easy
We make it easy to choose the right gear. Our Thunderbolt Certified products offer the same performance and functionality whether they are Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4. And if you’re rocking a beloved Thunderbolt 2 machine, we offer an adapter so you can plug into our universe of award-winning solutions. No hassles, no confusion. That’s the OWC Difference.
Apple Mac models with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt ports can be connected using an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (available separately). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
Work with Ultimate Confidence
Active workspaces expose gear to unexpected bumps and shoves. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the OWC ThunderBay’s housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with ultimate confidence even in the highest foot traffic environments.
Professional Grade = Ready to Work
We understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That’s why every ThunderBay undergoes OWC's multi-hour "burn-in" performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures your ThunderBay arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.
OWC Thunderbolt Cable Included
OWC ThunderBay solutions come with a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cable. But if your workflow demands a different length to make the connection, OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cables are the perfect choice.
OWC, Trusted by Pros & Enthusiasts the World Over
We build our hardware to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, we rigorously quality test and back our hardware with a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty and award-winning customer support.
Learn More- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (available separately). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty for Hard Drive and Solid-State Drive solutions. 1 year OWC Limited Warranty for enclosure only.