---
product_id: 341407188
title: "OWC ThunderBay 8 External 8-Bay Drive Enclosure Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports 40Gb/s -Add up to 8 2.5\" or 3.5\" SATA Drives - Incl softRAID"
brand: "owc"
price: "S$2259"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Owc"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/341407188-owc-thunderbay-8-external-8-bay-drive-enclosure-two-thunderbolt
store_origin: SG
region: Singapore
---

# 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 speed Chain up to 6 units (768TB) 8 universal 2.5"/3.5" drive bays OWC ThunderBay 8 External 8-Bay Drive Enclosure Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports 40Gb/s -Add up to 8 2.5" or 3.5" SATA Drives - Incl softRAID

**Brand:** owc
**Price:** S$2259
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Unlock Thunderbolt Power & Massive Storage — Because Your Data Deserves the Best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OWC ThunderBay 8 External 8-Bay Drive Enclosure Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports 40Gb/s -Add up to 8 2.5" or 3.5" SATA Drives - Incl softRAID by owc
- **How much does it cost?** S$2259 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/341407188-owc-thunderbay-8-external-8-bay-drive-enclosure-two-thunderbolt)

## Best For

- owc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted owc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **4K Display Ready:** Integrated DisplayPort 1.2 lets you connect a stunning 4K monitor, perfect for multitasking pros.
- • **Built Like a Tank:** Robust aluminum chassis weighing 7.3kg ensures durability and reliability for your critical data.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just install your drives, connect the included Thunderbolt 3 cable, and get to work instantly.
- • **Blazing Fast Thunderbolt 3:** Experience ultra-high 40Gb/s data transfer speeds for seamless professional workflows.
- • **Massive Expandable Storage:** Add up to 8 SATA drives and chain six enclosures for a staggering 768TB capacity—future-proof your data needs.

## Overview

The OWC ThunderBay 8 is a professional-grade external drive enclosure featuring eight universal 2.5" or 3.5" SATA bays, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports delivering up to 40Gb/s speeds, and the ability to chain six units for up to 768TB of storage. It supports plug-and-play setup with included cables, offers DisplayPort 1.2 for 4K display connectivity, and is housed in a durable aluminum chassis designed for demanding workflows.

## Description

Buy

Review: Reliable - Well manufactured easy to install and very quiet
Review: It just works, but upgrades necessary to fix some glaring issues - Really love the simplicity of getting it up and running. Just put your drives in with the included screws, plug in the power and thunderbolt 3 cable and you're set! It acts like a JBOD enclosure which is exactly what I wanted. However, it is fairly loud coming at around 42dB when it's just sitting there at your desk. You can DEFINITELY hear it along with some slight higher pitched vibration coming from the single exhaust fan at the back. It's already irritating me. A fan upgrade is a MUST when getting this enclosure, I highly recommend a Noctua NF-A9 FLX with the ultra low noise adapter, it SIGNIFICANTLY lowers the amount of noise compared to the stock fan. Although this will mean you have to spend even more money on top of this already expensive enclosure which will put people off. This thing's heavy too, coming in at a whopping 7.3KG without drives. It's built like a tank though. Another thing I wished it had were filters, I came up with a DIY solution by using electrical tape to stick some Silverstone ultra fine mesh 120mm filters on the front mesh panel, and at the rear exhaust (removing the grille). I won't be worried about dust anymore. Really had a hard time finding reputable thunderbolt 3 JBOD enclosures, but despite the shortcomings, I'm going to keep this as there's really nothing out there that's much better. Just be prepared to spend a bit more one some extras to actually tolerate the noise and keep dust from getting into the enclosure.

## Features

- Eight universal 2.5 or 3.5 inch SSDs / HDD drive bays with two Thunderbolt 3 ports (Thunderbolt 2 / Thunderbolt backwards compatible)
- Chain six units together for up to 768TB of storage capacity or five additional Thunderbolt devices with a second Thunderbolt 3 port
- DisplayPort 1.2 for connecting a 4K display
- No drivers required and includes Thunderbolt 3 cable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084S3S8JC |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 63,611 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 239 in External Hard Drives |
| Compatible devices | Desktop, Laptop, Server |
| Connectivity technology | Thunderbolt |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (47) |
| Data transfer rate | 2586 Megabytes Per Second |
| Date First Available | 2 Mar. 2020 |
| Form Factor | 3.5 in. |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 7.3 kg |
| Item model number | OWCTB38SRKIT0 |
| Item weight | 7.3 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Max number of supported devices | 8 |
| Product Dimensions | 32 x 38 x 37 cm; 7.3 kg |
| UPC | 810586034432 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OWC
- **Colour:** RAID 5 HDD
- **Hardware interface:** Thunderbolt, USB Type C
- **Hardware platform:** Mac
- **Product dimensions:** 23.9L x 25.9W x 18H centimetres

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable
*by "***" on 14 April 2022*

Well manufactured easy to install and very quiet

### ⭐⭐⭐ It just works, but upgrades necessary to fix some glaring issues
*by A***. on 26 October 2022*

Really love the simplicity of getting it up and running. Just put your drives in with the included screws, plug in the power and thunderbolt 3 cable and you're set! It acts like a JBOD enclosure which is exactly what I wanted. However, it is fairly loud coming at around 42dB when it's just sitting there at your desk. You can DEFINITELY hear it along with some slight higher pitched vibration coming from the single exhaust fan at the back. It's already irritating me. A fan upgrade is a MUST when getting this enclosure, I highly recommend a Noctua NF-A9 FLX with the ultra low noise adapter, it SIGNIFICANTLY lowers the amount of noise compared to the stock fan. Although this will mean you have to spend even more money on top of this already expensive enclosure which will put people off. This thing's heavy too, coming in at a whopping 7.3KG without drives. It's built like a tank though. Another thing I wished it had were filters, I came up with a DIY solution by using electrical tape to stick some Silverstone ultra fine mesh 120mm filters on the front mesh panel, and at the rear exhaust (removing the grille). I won't be worried about dust anymore. Really had a hard time finding reputable thunderbolt 3 JBOD enclosures, but despite the shortcomings, I'm going to keep this as there's really nothing out there that's much better. Just be prepared to spend a bit more one some extras to actually tolerate the noise and keep dust from getting into the enclosure.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***O on 26 December 2023*

Gerät ok, aber Softraid muss jährlich upgedatet werden, Kosten von 75€ oder mehr. Das ist nirgendwo beim Kauf erkennbar. Das ist immer dann erforderlich, wenn eine neues Betriebssystem dazu kommt. Sonst läuft es nicht mehr störungsfrei. So sagt zumindest OWC. Habe nun schon das zweite update kaufen müssen.

## Frequently Bought Together

- OWC ThunderBay 8 RAID 5 Edition 8-Bay External Drive w/Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports, Includes SoftRAID XT
- OWC Thunderbolt 4 Cable, Thunderbolt Certified, 2.0 Meter (6.56 ft.), 40 Gb/s Data Transfer, 100W Power Charging, Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB4 Devices, Black

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*Last updated: 2026-01-22*