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OWC ThunderBay Flex 8
FLEXible 8-bay storage + 8-port connectivity + PCIe expansion
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports + DisplayPort 1.4
- Up to 2750MB/s
- Up to 8 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- Compatible with OWC U2 Shuttle
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
- 8-Port Dock
- PCIe Expansion Slot
OWC Flex 1U4
FLEXible 4-Bay Thunderbolt Storage, Docking & PCIe Expansion Rackmount Solution
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Up to 2750MB/s
- Up to 4 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- Compatible with OWC U2 Shuttle
- PCIe x16 (x4 Speed) Slot
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
- 5 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Ports
- 85W Power Delivery
- DispayPort 1.4
OWC ThunderBay 8
8-bay personal data center for your ever-expanding storage needs
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports + DisplayPort 1.2
- Up to 2586MB/s
- Up to 8 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC ThunderBay 4
Incredibly flexible 4-bay external drive with Thunderbolt 3
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports + DisplayPort 1.2
- Up to 1527MB/s
- Up to 4 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC ThunderBay 4
Incredibly flexible 4-bay external drive with Thunderbolt 2
- Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports + DisplayPort 1.2
- Up to 988MB/s
- Up to 4 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC ThunderBay 4 mini
Transform 2.5" drives into a compact, pro-grade, Thunderbolt 3 storage solution
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Up to 1556MB/s
- Up to 4 x 2.5" Drives
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC ThunderBay 4 mini
Transform 2.5" drives into a compact, pro-grade, Thunderbolt 2 storage solution
- Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports
- Up to 1346MB/s
- Up to 4 x 2.5" Drives
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC ThunderBlade
Award-winning, rugged, dependable & blazing fast SSD performance
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Up to 2800MB/s
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC Express 4M2
Amazingly small digital workhorse with room for four NVMe M.2 SSDs
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Up to 2800MB/s
- Up to 4 x NVMe M.2 SSDs
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID
Incredibly flexible 4-bay drive with universal USB-C (10Gb/s) connectivity
- USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Port
- Up to 947MB/s
- Up to 4 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- Includes SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC Mercury Pro LTO
Thunderbolt 3 LTO tape storage/archiving solution
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- LTO Tape Drive
- Supports 1 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drive
- DisplayPort 1.4
OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual
Blazingly fast + compact Thunderbolt NVMe U.2 SSD array
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Up to 2800MB/s
- Up to 2 x 2.5" or 3.5" U.2 Drives
- Compatible with OWC U2 Shuttle
- Options with SoftRAID XT
- RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) or JBOD
OWC Gemini
Thunderbolt 3 dock + dual-drive RAID storage solution
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- Up to 773MB/s
- Up to 2 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- RAID 0/1 or JBOD, Span
- 2 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Ports
- DisplayPort 1.2
- Gigabit Ethernet
- SD Card Reader
- Includes Thunderbolt 3 cable
- For Mac and PC
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual
High-performance dual-drive RAID with fast Thunderbolt 2 + USB 3 connectivity
- Dual Thunderbolt 2 + USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Ports
- Up to 474MB/s
- Up to 2 x 3.5" Drives
- RAID 0/1 or JBOD, Span
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub
Dual-drive hardware RAID storage solution with powered USB hub
- Universal USB Connectivity
- 3-Port USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Hub
- Up to 1026MB/s
- Up to 2 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- RAID 0/1 or JBOD, Span
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual
Dual-drive hardware RAID storage solution with fast USB 3 + eSATA connectivity
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA Ports
- Up to 407MB/s
- Up to 2 x 3.5" Drives
- RAID 0/1 or JBOD, Span
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini
Compact, portable dual-drive hardware RAID powerhouse
- USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Port
- Up to 989MB/s
- Up to 2 x 2.5" Drives
- RAID 0/1 or JBOD, Span
OWC miniStack STX
Stackable storage + Thunderbolt hub expansion solution
- 4 x Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- Up to 770MB/s
- Supports 1 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drive + 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD
- Perfectly sized for Mac mini
OWC miniStack
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Port
- Up to 208MB/s
- Supports 1 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drive
OWC Envoy Pro FX
The fastest, most universally compatible drive ever
- Universal Thunderbolt Connectivity
- Up to 2800MB/s
- Military Grade Drop Proof
- Waterproof, Dustproof + Crushproof
OWC Envoy Pro SX
The super-fast, xtremely rugged portable SSD
- Thunderbolt 3 Port
- Up to 2847MB/s
- Military Grade Drop Proof
- Waterproof, Dustproof + Crushproof
OWC Envoy Express
World’s first Thunderbolt™ certified bus-powered ‘add your own drive’ enclosure
- Integrated Thunderbolt 3 Cable
- Up to 1553MB/s
- Supports 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD
- Compact and lightweight
- Mounts to laptop
OWC Envoy Pro Elektron
The fastest + toughest + mini-sized + universal portable USB-C SSD in the galaxy
- USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Port
- Up to 1011MB/s
- Waterproof, Dustproof + Crushproof
OWC Envoy Pro EX
Fast, rugged, portable USB SSD with an award-winning design
- USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Port
- Up to 1006MB/s
- Supports 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD
OWC Envoy Pro mini
Full-sized SSD performance that fits in your pocket
- USB 3.2 (10Gb/s)
- USB-C/USB-A connectivity
- Up to 946MB/s
OWC Mercury Elite Pro
Essential storage for everyone with USB connectivity
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Port
- Up to 283MB/s
- Supports 1 x 3.5" Drive
OWC Mercury Elite Pro
Essential storage for those with diverse connectivity needs
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA + FireWire 800 Ports
- Up to 218MB/s
- Supports 1 x 3.5" Drive
OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini
- USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Port
- Up to 542MB/s
- Supports 1 x 2.5" Drive
OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + FireWire 800 Ports
- Supports 1 x 2.5" Drive
OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Port
- Supports 1 x 2.5" Drive
OWC Express
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Port
- Up to 155MB/s
- Supports 1 x 2.5" Drive
OWC Drive Dock
The ultimate, high-performance bare drive access tool.
- USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Port
- Supports up to 2 x 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives
- Boot & swap drives
- For Mac, PC, and Chrome
NewerTech Voyager S3
Data access made simple.
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Port
- Supports 1 x 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive
- Boot & swap drives
- For Mac and PC
NewerTech Universal Drive Adapter
Connect nearly any 2.5", 3.5", or 5.25" drive.
- Integrated USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Cable
- Supports SATA, IDE, and ATAPI drives
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External Hard Drives for Mac and PC
Do you need to expand the storage capacity on your Mac or PC? External hard drives make it as easy as plugging in a cable. You can use them to backup large files, documents, photos, and other vital data, and they come in handy when you need to transfer files between computers. They’re available in various sizes, from portable models you can transport in a bag to larger, standalone devices designed to sit on your desk. Some can even provide data transfer speeds that are much faster than even your existing internal hard drive, allowing you not only to store more data but transfer and retrieve data from the drive much more quickly.
Connectivity options
When shopping for an external hard drive for Mac or PC, you’ll want to be sure that the interface is compatible with your computer. Most Macs and some higher-end PCs are compatible with Thunderbolt connectivity, which provides fast data transfer rates of up to 40Gbps. You can also connect drives via USB 3 and USB-C ports, eSATA, and FireWire interfaces. While not as fast as Thunderbolt, USB 3 and C interfaces can provide up to 5Gb/s or 10Gb/s data transfer speeds, respectively, and handle most of your demanding tasks. But suppose you’re looking for something offering different connection types. In that case, you’ll find some external hard drives with multiple connection options available in one device.
Choosing the right external storage solutions
Thunderbolt can support audio, data, power, and video in one port, so it’s very convenient. And if you’re working with large data files, such as video, one with Thunderbolt connectivity can provide you with the faster performance your workflow demands. So, which is the best external hard drive?
External SSD hard drive
If durability is one of your top priorities, an external SSD hard drive may be your best option. There are various models designed with blazingly fast Thunderbolt connectivity. SSDs don’t have any moving parts and are much lighter, faster, and use less energy than traditional hard drives.
RAID drives to protect your data
Suppose you’re a videographer or creative professional working with tons of data. Can you imagine losing all your hard work? In that case, a RAID drive can provide you with the data protection you need. RAID drives incorporate drive redundancy by saving your data multiple times across multiple hard drives. Having multiple copies on the RAID ensures that you’ll be able to recover your data even if a drive fails.
Portable hard drives
Are you a creative professional that carries videos or photos to clients or is often handing off files to colleagues to make their changes or edits? If you need to access data on the go regularly, you’ll want to consider hard drive designed with portability in mind. A good portable hard drive design strips away the weight, so they’re easy to carry along with you.
External storage enclosures
But maybe you need an external drive and don’t want to spend too much money on a new one. In that case, you can install an existing internal hard drive that you already have into an external storage enclosure. Using an external enclosure can become an ideal external hard drive for MacBook Pro and other laptop models while saving you money.
ThunderBay Flex 8
FLEXible 8-Bay Storage + 8-Port Connectivity + PCIe Expansion »
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Performance & reliability at an exceptional value
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Top review ratings
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Wide array of model configurations
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Industry leading warranty support
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Performance & reliability at an exceptional value
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Top review ratings
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Wide array of model configurations
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Industry leading warranty support