Woodstock, IL. – August 5, 2014 – OWC continues to innovate and build on the proven performance and flexibility of its second generation
ThunderBay 4 by releasing the
ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 Edition. The ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 Edition gives users the freedom to use this cutting-edge technology as additional storage or backup, with the optimal balance of data-redundancy and performance via various RAID configurations.
Thinking Outside the Enclosure
Over a year ago, OWC and SoftRAID created a strong collaborative partnership to harness the full power and flexibility of ThunderBay 4 and software RAID 5 to bring enhanced performance, storage, and data-redundancy capabilities to the Mac.
"Going this route offers an extremely competitive price point with exceptional flexibility, advanced RAID / drive health monitoring features, and up to 35% higher performance compared to other RAID 5 hardware solutions that typically cost twice as much," said Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO, OWC.
Greater Speed + Capacity
The exceptional performance and massive capacity of ThunderBay 4, combined with a robust, proven software RAID engine, provides better performance capabilities that are up to 35% faster than many competing drives. With capacities ranging from 4TB to 20TB, and sustained data rates up to 675 MB/s for RAID 5 performance, users can optimize their workflow, and experience the first and only software RAID 5 technology developed for the Mac with the ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 Edition.
"OWC's ThunderBay 4 brings to the market capacities that have yet to be seen in such a compact medium, as well as the performance and data security that only RAID 5 can provide!" - Les Tokar, The SSD Review
Personalized Performance + Redundancy - Bring Your Own Drives (BYOD)
Get the perfect BYOD solution with OWC's ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 Edition Enclosure Kit to add up to four drives, SSDs, or a mixture of both hard drives and SSDs for customizable performance to meet specific storage and backup needs. In addition, users can also set up RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, or 1+0 arrays using SoftRAID that also includes drive monitoring, e-mail notification, and rapid rebuild capabilities.
Configure & Go Bigger
Use ThunderBay 4's dual Thunderbolt 2 ports and daisy-chain up to five additional devices, plus one high-resolution display. Or take full advantage of the flexibility offered by ThunderBay 4 and SoftRAID to connect multiple ThunderBays to create even larger RAID arrays with up to 8, 12, and 16 drives for optimal performance and redundancy. Now, users can get near enterprise-level storage and performance on their desktop for a fraction of the cost.
"I remember when I spent $20,000 to buy 20GB of storage. Now, we can get far more storage, with far better performance, for about $100 per terabyte. The ThunderBay 4. I like what I see. Congratulations, OWC." - Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.
Key Features Include:
- 4 drive bays and dual Thunderbolt 2 ports
- SoftRAID 5 - the first ever software RAID 5 for the Mac
- Speeds up to 675 MB/s for RAID 5 performance
- Availability in large capacities up to 20TB
- Flexibility to combine multiple ThunderBays into a single massive RAID array
- High-Quality, Certified, Double-Shielded 1-Meter Thunderbolt cable
- Utility software bundle for Mac
- OWC 3-Year Limited Warranty with 48-Hour Turnaround Time
Pricing and Availability:
OWC's ThunderBay 4 is available for immediate ordering in the following configurations:
| OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 5 Edition |
| Bring-Your-Own-Drives (BYOD) |
$649.00 |
| 4TB (1.0TB x four (4) 7200 RPM) |
$869.99 |
| 8TB (2.0TB x four (4) 7200 RPM) |
$999.97 |
| 12TB (3.0TB x four (4) 7200 RPM) |
$1,129.99 |
| 16TB (4.0TB x four (4) 7200 RPM) |
$1,499.99 |
| 20TB (5.0TB x four (4) 7200 RPM) |
$1,769.99 |
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One-Stop Destination for Thunderbolt Upgrades and Thunderbolt Solutions
OWC's Thunderbolt upgrades and Thunderbolt solutions are available at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Thunderbolt/
The OWC Advantage - Over 20 Years of Storage Design and Innovation
– All solutions pre-tested to 100% capacity with a multi-hour full load burn-in (excludes BYOD)
– OWC tested for guaranteed compatibility, speed, flexibility, and reliability
– Comprehensive step-by-step installation and support videos
– 24/7 award-winning, US-based support for both ThunderBay 4 and SoftRAID is included with purchase
About OWC
OWC is the manufacturer and upgrade provider of choice for Apple enthusiasts with OWC Memory upgrades for Apple computers dating as far back as the mid 90's. Over the last decade, OWC specifically built SSD upgrades for Apple computers winning multiple awards while also earning accolades for OWC External Drives and OWC Optical Drives. OWC also provides extensive US-based technical support for Mac users around the world. As a member of the Apple Developer Program, OWC also produces a catalog of upgrades and accessories having served the Apple community worldwide since 1988.
OWC's Industry Awards Include:
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Inc. 5,000 "Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America" list honoree 2007–2013
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Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009-2014
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Better Business Bureau Top Rating of A+ 2010–2014
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About.com Readers' Choice Award winner for best Mac Peripheral Reseller
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Business Intelligence Group 2013 Green Tech Company of the Year
Company Contact:
Bill Herring
512-412-4009
bherring@macsales.com
Agency Contact:
Andy Marken
408-986-0100
andy@markencom.com
Other World Computing, OWC, and ThunderBay are registered trademarks of New Concepts Development Corporation, registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in Canada. The OWC logo and the Other World Computing logo are the trademarks of New Concepts Development Corporation. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are the trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Apple, Mac, and Mac Pro are the trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. SoftRAID and the SoftRAID logo are the trademarks of SoftRAID Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other marks may be the trademark or registered trademark property of their respective owners.
