OWC Thunderbay 8 Thunderbolt External Storage Enclosure

The OWC ThunderBay 8 is the ultimate external storage solution for video editors, photographers, audio engineers, and digital content creators who demand reliability, speed, and capacity. With eight hot-swappable bays supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs or SSDs, it offers unmatched flexibility for building your ideal storage workflow. Capable of delivering up to 2586MB/s real-world transfer speeds, ThunderBay 8 easily handles 4K and 8K multi-stream editing, AR/VR workloads, and massive media libraries—directly from the enclosure. Whether you’re working with RAW photos in Lightroom or high-resolution video in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, this enclosure keeps up with your demands.

Designed with professionals in mind, the ThunderBay 8 works seamlessly with RAID management software, including OWC SoftRAID, Apple RAID, and Windows Disk Manager. Achieve data redundancy and speed through flexible RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0 configurations, making it ideal for both speed-focused editing and mission-critical data protection. With dual Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) ports, you can daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 units or Thunderbolt devices, or even connect high-resolution 5K or dual 4K displays. It’s more than storage—it’s a central hub for your entire creative workstation.

The ThunderBay 8 is engineered for long-term durability and peace of mind. It includes a locking front panel and rear security slot, ensuring your data stays safe whether in the studio or on location. Internally, a 300W UL-listed power supply keeps your drives running smoothly, while the enclosure's precision-machined aluminum body helps dissipate heat. With dual smart temperature-controlled fans, your storage stays cool and quiet—even under prolonged workloads. Whether you're working on a feature film, a massive music archive, or multi-cam productions, ThunderBay 8 has the power and protection your data deserves.

From macOS Mojave to Sequoia and Windows 10 through Windows 11 and Server 2022, the OWC ThunderBay 8 is ready to integrate into nearly any workflow with no drivers required. It supports booting on Mac, backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 2, and UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for enhanced data transfer performance. Whether you’re a Mac power user or a Windows-based creative professional, ThunderBay 8 provides up to 160TB of customizable storage potential—all in a sleek, plug-and-play package that adapts to your growing needs.

FEATURES:

• Up to 2586MB/s transfer speeds
• Up to 8K multi-stream video editing and AR/VR workflows
• Access, backup, and archive irreplaceable footage, images, and files on either HDD or SSD storage
• Built for RAID management software, like OWC SoftRAID as well as support for Apple RAID and Windows Disk Manager.
• Daisy-chain up to five additional ThunderBay 8 or other Thunderbolt storage devices via the second Thunderbolt port
• Versatile design allows you to mix and match 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Drive Bays_ 8 bays supporting_ 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 3.5-inch SATA SSDs
• Plug and Play_ Yes
• Hot Swap Support_ Yes
• Boot Support_ Mac only. Boot Camp is not supported.
• RAID Capable_ Yes
• RAID Levels Supported_ JBOD
• RAID Features_ Software RAID Capable
• Device Ports_
  • Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s) x1
  • Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) Port x1
  • Either Thunderbolt (Type-C) port can be used as the host port
• Power Delivery_ Thunderbolt 3 ports each provide up to 15W of power to the host computer or attached device.
• UASP Support_ UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported
• Display Support_ Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 60Hz
• 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 Type-C display adapter
• Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
• Chipset / Controller_
  • Thunderbolt: (1) Titan Ridge (JHL7440)
  • SATA Controller_ (2) JMicron (JMS-585B)
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
• Contact Start Stops_ Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
• Host Interface Requirements_ Thunderbolt (Type-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt)
• Mac OS Compatibility_
  • 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
  • macOS 15.x Sequoia
• PC OS Compatibility_
  • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows 11
• Driver Required_ No
• Supports OWC ClingOn_ Yes
• External Power Adapter_ No
• Power Supply_ Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
• AC Input_ 90-264V, 47-63Hz, 3.5A At 115V, 1.8A At 230V
• DC Output_ +12V, 25A
• Wattage: 300W
• Security Slot_ Yes
• Power Button_ Yes
• Power/Activity LED_ Yes
• Housing Colour_ Black
• Housing Material_ Aluminum
• Product Dimensions_ 18 x 24 x 26 cm
• Product Weight_ 7300g

WHAT'S IN THE BOX_

• OWC Thunderbay 8 Thunderbolt 2.5"/3.5" External Storage Enclosure - Black x1
• Thunderbolt Cable x1
• Power Cable x1
• Security Keys x2
• Getting Started Card x1
• User Manual x1

Lenght: 0
Width: 0
Height: 0
Colour: Black
Warranty: 12 Months

NOTE: The above item is sourced from our suppliers and transferred to our Rosebank store only after your order is confirmed and payment reflects in our account. • ONLINE ORDERS BELOW R200 IN VALUE CAN TAKE UP TO 48 HOURS TO BE PROCESSED. Collections: Orders placed and paid immediately (swipes/cash/EFT) before 11 AM can be collected same day after 4 PM; orders placed after 11 AM will be ready for collection on the next business day. • Online Orders/Payments: Allow 24 hours from payment for order processing (Pickup or Courier Dispatch - weekend & holidays not included). • Courier Deliveries: Orders placed before 11 AM with immediate EFT payment are delivered next business day in main centres; deliveries to regional areas or large items typically take 3–5 business days. • Payment Notice: Items will not be released until payment reflects in our account. Immediate EFT payments are recommended.

Terms and conditions of use

By placing an order with us you agree to our sales terms, conditions and policies.

Online Store

Registration on the Asetos Computers website is required for online ordering.

Export restriction and country of domicile

Products for sale on this website are available to South African clients only. This website is governed by the laws of South Africa and Asetos Computers chooses its domicilium citandi et executandi for all purposes under this agreement, whether in respect of court process, notice, or other documents or communication of whatsoever nature.

Privacy

Asetos Computers shall take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information of users. For the purpose of this clause, 'personal information' shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000.

Order confirmation

When paying for goods by direct transfer there is no obligation to purchase prior to receipt of your order confirmation. Final order confirmation is required by email. Goods remain the property of Asetos Computers until such time as they are paid for in full.

Cancellation of orders

The cancellation of confirmed orders should be discussed with, and agreement obtained in writing from a management representative of Asetos Computers. Confirmed orders will be subject to a minimum cancellation fee of 10% of the total order plus any incurred shipping or handling charges.

Payment

Payment methods accepted are cash, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) or Direct Bank Transfer. Payment for online purchases may be made by direct bank transfer, a mobicred account or credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) as processed via the Payfast portal.

In the event of non-payment, Asetos Computers reserve the right to claim compensation for all costs incurred in the preparation of fulfilment of the confirmed order, and any costs incurred in the recovery of outstanding monies.

For further information and help regarding our online shopping process please email info@asetos.co.za.

Credit card acquiring and security

Online credit card transactions will be acquired for Asetos Computers via PayFast (Pty) Ltd who are the approved payment gateway. Payfast uses the strictest form of encryption, namely Secure Socket Layer 3 (SSL3), and no credit card details are stored on the website. Users may go to the www.payfast.co.za website to view their security certificate and security policy.

Customer details separate from card details

Customer details will be stored by Asetos Computers separately from card details, which are entered by the client on Payfast’s secure site.

Merchant outlet and transaction currency

The merchant outlet country at the time of presenting payment options to the cardholder is South Africa. Transaction currency is South African Rand (ZAR).

Shipping

During working hours, orders are usually processed within 2-5 hours. However, please allow up to 24 hours for your order on locally available stock to be processed. Asetos typically ships out orders within one business day after they have been placed (this excludes weekends & public holidays). We try our best to ship out all orders the same day if they are paid for before 12pm. You will receive a shipping confirmation email (with a tracking number) as soon as your order has been processed and shipped.

We ship countrywide, to your door. We use a COURIER SERVICE. This is overnight (next BUSINESS day service) to major centers (2-3 days extra to REGIONAL centers), but can take a few more days to outlying areas. Please note - large items (over 5kg) might take an extra 1-2 days shipping time.

All times stated above exclude weekends & public holidays.

Asetos Computers charges shipping and handling fees for every shipment, unless a special promotion or contract term provides otherwise; such cost includes the freight charged by the carrier, packaging, and handling. Delivery times are estimates only and we shall not be liable for any delays caused by the courier company or post office.

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that your order is ready for collection/delivery as soon as possible, stock sourced from abroad may take up to 21 days from order confirmation. We rely on other local suppliers, importers, shipping agencies and delivery agencies for the distribution of our products and cannot be held responsible for late delivery, for reasons beyond our control.

PLEASE NOTE - We cannot ship to certain townships, farms, plots or extreme outlying areas.

Refunds and returns

Please notify Asetos Computers within three working days if the goods you receive are incorrect or unsatisfactory. Goods will only be accepted for return and refund in their original un-opened packaging, or a restocking fee of 20% will apply.

Pricing, Errors and Omissions Excepted

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in the online store and of all invoices. Discrepancies can arise due to model changes, pricing errors and stock availability. Asetos Computers cannot be held liable for items supplied that are not to the specification described or for errors as a result of actions taken in good faith. Prices are also subject to change due to fluctuating exchange rates. All prices include VAT.

Warranty

Please check that all goods are in full working order upon receipt.

1. Hardware: New Products sold through the online store are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with the terms and conditions packaged with the products. The respective manufacturer’s limited warranties therefore apply unless stated otherwise. There is a 1 month warranty on used items which will be honoured directly by Asetos Computers.
2. Software: There are no guarantees or warranties from either the manufacturer or Asetos Computers for any software product supplied.

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Device/s booked in for repair or service

By accepting these terms, the customer confirms and acknowledges that he agrees with and understands the disclaimer and terms and conditions below.

1. The customer further warrants that he is the owner/s of the device(s), or, that he was given permission to sign this document and consents to the service and/or repair on behalf of the owner, subject to these terms and conditions.

2. The customer warrants that he has backed up and secured on a separate device, all the data contained on the device prior to handing in the device. The customer acknowledges that in the event of a board failure, all data on such device will be lost and will be non-recoverable, under any circumstances. The customer indemnifies, and holds Asetos Computers harmless against all damage/s, harm and loss howsoever arising with reference to the device aforementioned, the repair thereof to be effected, any loss or corruption of data including but not limited to confidential, proprietary or personal information howsoever arising.

3. The customer warrants that he has removed any and all removable media such as Flash Drives, USB Dongles, DVDs, CDs, PC cards and/or any SIM cards and accordingly indemnifies Asetos Computers against the loss of any removable media.

4. The condition of the device will be noted at time of booking in. Notwithstanding the aforesaid it shall be the responsibility of the customer to prove that the device did not have any pre-existing defects when handed in.

5. The customer undertakes to remove any third party add-ons including but not limited to screen protectors and/or covers, which may be damaged or destroyed during the repair. Asetos Computers will not be held liable for the costs to replace any such third party add-ons.

6. The customer further undertakes to disable and/or remove applications such as “Find my iPhone” and “Activation Lock” or passwords prior to booking in the device for service or repair. These applications may restrict Asetos Computers from effecting hardware service and/or repair, as such devices with these or similar applications will be rejected, if not disabled.

7. Any repairs or service to be carried out on the device which is not covered by a warranty will be quoted on accordingly.

8. A quotation is an estimate which may change if the repair is unsuccessful or if additional parts or services are required. Quotations are valid for a period of 7 days and may be subject to ROE fluctuations. Repairs will only be undertaken on receipt of written acceptance/approval of a quotation, and receipt of the 50% deposit payment of the presented quotation, which may be communicated via electronic communication to info@asetos.co.za or whatsapp message to 0844644666.

9. Asetos Computers shall not accept cancellations after receiving an acceptance or approval of a quotation, and if the part has been placed on order already with the supplier. The customer shall be liable for the full repair charges alternatively, at Asetos Computers sole discretion, a reasonable cancellation penalty will be levied before the device is released. A device will only be released once any outstanding/full payment has been received in our bank account.

10. A service charge may be applied where the customer has requested Asetos Computers to assess the device. This may, by necessity, require certain services to be performed for the purposes of assessing fault/damage and in order to provide the customer with a quotation for the costs of repairs to the device. In this instance, Asetos Computers will request the completion of an assessment form, which will note any applicable charges.

11. In an event where the device has sustained liquid or physical damage, the customer indemnifies Asetos Computers harmless against any/all damage or harm/loss whatsoever arising from the assessment process. Please be advised that Asetos Computers may not be able to return the device in working order after it has been disassembled for assessment purposes.

12. In the event where devices have sustained damage to the LCD screens, covers, lenses or touchscreens which have the probability to disintegrate during disassembly and will therefore not be returnable in the condition that the device was received, the customer accordingly indemnifies and holds Asetos Computers harmless against all damage/s, harm and loss howsoever arising with reference to the aforementioned.

12. In accordance with the law, Asetos Computers will not be obliged to return devices that have been assessed and found to be reported stolen/blacklisted, unless the customer is able to prove ownership thereof.

13. Asetos Computers does not hold all parts in stock and availability is dependent on the supply from the manufacturer and we therefore cannot guarantee the availability of parts. Parts may ship from abroad with an average ETA of 7 – 21 working days.
14. Asetos Computers cannot guarantee the availability of any loan equipment should a repair take longer than expected. The customer hereby acknowledges that time is not of the essence and Asetos Computers will not be held liable for any damages or inconvenience suffered as a result of a delay in the return of the device.

15. All collections need to be done during our trading hours. The customer is to present the intake form (booking-in form)/payment receipt for collection and no unit will be released without this documents.

16. The customer hereby undertakes to collect his device within 30 days after the completion of the repair. Should the customer fail to collect the device within 30 days of completion of the repair/service then Asetos Computers shall have the right to charge a storage fee of R30.00 per day per device retrospective with effect from the 30th day after completion of the repair.

17. The customer acknowledges that by booking in his device, that such device is pledged to Asetos Computers as security for payment of the repair/service and storage fee as well as for the full value of any loan device not returned to Asetos Computers or for any damage caused to a loan device.

18. Asetos Computers reserves the right to dispose of the device to defray the costs and expenses incurred, if the device is not claimed and/or if any amount charged herein remains unpaid after 60 days from repair.

19. The customer agrees that the telephone number/s and email addresses that he provides herein are his chosen method of contact and address/number and he confirms that any legal notices or documents that Asetos Computers may send for his attention can be sent to either contact detail.

20. Payment must be tendered prior to collection of the device. Payment shall be made at the time of collection unless the payment will be made via EFT. All EFT payments are to reflect in our Bank account before any devices may be collected.

21. A replacement or repaired part, assumes the remaining term of the Warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides longer coverage for the customer. When a part is replaced or repaired, any replacement or repaired item becomes the customer’s property and the replaced and/or discarded item becomes Asetos Computers’s property.

22. Asetos Computers, members, affiliates, employees, contractors and agents will under no circumstances whatsoever be liable for any damages, whether direct, special, general, indirect, incidental, exemplary or consequential, resulting from any service consultation, services rendered or goods supplied, including without limitation, the cost of recovering, reprogramming, or reproducing any program or data.

This includes, without limitation, failure to maintain the confidentiality of data, or any loss of business, profits, revenue, anticipated savings or goodwill. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Asetos Computers does not warrant that it will be able to;

• repair or replace any products or equipment without risk to or loss of programs, applications or data;
• maintain confidentiality of data; or
• preserve data/material stored on the device. The customer accordingly indemnifies and holds harmless Asetos Computers from any liability in this regard whatsoever.

23. In order to effect the repair or replacement of the device, it will be necessary for the Asetos Computers to process some of the customers’ personal information. The customer hereby acknowledges that processing includes (but is not limited to) collection, retention, use, storage or distribution of personal information.

Contact information is also used for communication purposes throughout the repair process. The customer hereby agrees that personal information may be stored on the Asetos Computers database and may be used for any lawful purpose at Asetos Computers’s discretion and consent to the processing of your personal information by the Asetos Computers accordingly. The customer absolves Asetos Computers from any liability in terms of Protection of Personal Information Act No 4.of 2013 (POPI) for failing to obtain further consent or to notify the customer of the reason for the processing of personal information.

24. No addition to, variation of, or agreed cancellation of these terms and conditions shall be of any force or effect unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties by way of handwritten signatures.

25. If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be unenforceable by any court of law or other tribunal or competent authority, such provision shall be severable from these terms and conditions and shall not affect the remaining provisions of these terms and conditions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

26. No indulgence by any party shall operate as an estoppel against it in respect of any of its rights hereunder, nor shall it operate so as to preclude any party thereafter from exercising its rights strictly in accordance with this agreement.

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Variation

Asetos Computers may, at its sole discretion change this agreement or any part thereof at any time without notice.

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Company information

This website is run by Asetos (PTY) Ltd, based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa, trading as Asetos Computers and with registration number 2024/340087/07. 

• Telephone: +27 11 057 5709
• WhatsApp: +27 84 464 4666
• Email: info@asetos.co.za