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OWC 16TB ThunderBlade X8 NVMe SSD: Fastest RAID Storage

AED 27,100.00 (Inc. VAT)

Brand: OWC MPN: OWCTB3TBL8X16 GTIN: 810149208881

Warranty: 3 Year

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Description & Specifications

16.0TB OWC ThunderBlade X8

Thunderbolt (40Gb/s) NVMe RAID SSD External Storage Solution with SoftRAID

Mfr P/N: TB3TBL8X16 OWC SKU: OWCTB3TBL8X16

The fastest shuttle RAID SSD in the universe for creative professionals

Incomparable: Up to 2923MB/s ready-to-run, time-saving speed that has no competitor¹
Spacious: up to eight NVMe M.2 SSDs for up to 32TB
Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
Versatile: daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt devices or connect a USB-C device or display via the second Thunderbolt port
Stable: non-skid rubber feet keep ThunderBlade in place while OWC ClingOn secures the included Thunderbolt connecting cable²
Reliable: heat-dissipating fanless aluminum chassis keeps you working silently at top speed
Informative: confirm use status instantly via integrated LED
Mobile: compact footprint and custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case make this the perfect shuttle drive
Certified: meets Intel Thunderbolt and OWC operating certifications for assured performance and reliability

Includes

(1) OWC ThunderBlade X8 External Storage Solution
(1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt Cable
(1) External Power Supply
(1) US Power Cable (3-Prong IEC C13)
(1) Ballistic Hard-Shell Travel Case
(1) Support Manual for OWC ThunderBlade X8
(1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
(1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)
3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

For more information on OWC SoftRAID, see OWC SoftRAID Support. Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies may also be available.

Specs

Drive Bays

8 bays

Total Capacity

15360GB Useable Capacity
Total Capacity: 16384GB
1024GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction

Drive Mechanism

(8) 2.0TB OWC Aura Pro III PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 2242 Solid-State Drive
*OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.

Plug and Play

Hot Plug Support

Boot Support

Mac Only: Boot volume must be independent from RAID volume. Please consult "OWC ThunderBlade: macOS Boot Drive Setup" for additional details.
Boot Camp is not supported

Drive Format

Formatted as an 8 disk SoftRAID RAID 0 for Mac. PC users please consult the "Mac to Windows – SoftRAID Volume Conversation" guide.

Storage Interface

M.2 NVMe (PCIe 3.0)

RAID Capable

Default RAID Level

RAID 0

RAID Levels Supported

RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 4
RAID 5
RAID 10

RAID Features

Software RAID

Device Ports

(1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s)
(1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port

UASP Support

UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported

Display Support

Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz,
or one 4K display @ 60Hz,
or one 4K display @ 30Hz

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 USB-C display adapter

Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)

Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)

Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)

Up to 2923MB/s

Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)

Up to 2770MB/s

Chipset / Controller

Titan Ridge DD (JHL7440)

Host Interface Requirements

Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt¹)

Mac OS Compatibility

macOS 10.13 High Sierra
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
macOS 26.x Tahoe

PC OS Compatibility

Windows 11

Driver Required

SoftRAID Only
SoftRAID automatically checks for the latest version. Launch the app and if displayed, follow prompts to complete the SoftRAID update.

Other Requirements

Windows certification on Windows 11 Pro Build 22621 - 64bit. Recommended Windows 11 version 22H2 and later.
The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased.
SoftRAID works with Windows 11 or later and macOS 10.14 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer.

External Power Adapter

Power Supply

External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies may also be available.

AC Input

100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A

DC Output

+12V, 7.5A

Wattage

Security Slot

Power/Activity LED(s)

Housing Color

Black

Housing Material

Aluminum

Dimensions

Height: 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Length: 20.8 cm (8.2 in)
Width: 12.4 cm (4.9 in)

Weight

1.1 kg (2.40 lbs)

Certifications

CE
FCC
VCCI
RCM
UKCA
IC

Ambient Temperature

Operating: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
Non-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)

Altitude

Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)

Humidity

Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Noise

0.0dB

Benchmarks

Truth in Numbers: Another OWC Difference

There are many attributes that define “The OWC Difference.” By listing real-world performance tests of OWC solutions, we’re confident you’ll be completely satisfied with your technology investment.

macOS RAID 0 Test Results

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 0 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, MacBookPro16,1) with 2.4GHz processor and 64GB RAM

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 0 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021, MacBookPro18,1) with Apple M1 Pro processor and 16GB RAM

AJA System Test - 8K - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 0 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, MacBookPro16,1) with 2.4GHz processor and 64GB RAM

AJA System Test - 8K - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 0 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021, MacBookPro18,1) with Apple M1 Pro processor and 16GB RAM

AJA System Test - 4K - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 0 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, MacBookPro16,1) with 2.4GHz processor and 64GB RAM

AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 0 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021, MacBookPro18,1) with Apple M1 Pro processor and 16GB RAM

macOS RAID 5 Test Results

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 5 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, MacBookPro16,1) with 2.4GHz processor and 64GB RAM

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 5 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021, MacBookPro18,1) with Apple M1 Pro processor and 16GB RAM

AJA System Test - 8K - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 5 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, MacBookPro16,1) with 2.4GHz processor and 64GB RAM

AJA System Test - 8K - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 5 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021, MacBookPro18,1) with Apple M1 Pro processor and 16GB RAM

AJA System Test - 4K - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 5 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, MacBookPro16,1) with 2.4GHz processor and 64GB RAM

AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 5 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021, MacBookPro18,1) with Apple M1 Pro processor and 16GB RAM

Windows RAID 0 Test Results

CrystalDiskMark - Windows

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 0 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) Dell (13-inch, XPS 9315) with 12th Gen i5-1230U processor and 8GB RAM

AJA System Test - 4K - Windows

Thunderbolt 3

Benchmark for 8x 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD's in RAID 0 (OWCS3DN3P3T20) Dell (13-inch, XPS 9315) with 12th Gen i5-1230U processor and 8GB RAM

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OWC 16TB ThunderBlade X8 NVMe SSD: Fastest RAID Storage

OWC 16TB ThunderBlade X8 NVMe SSD: Fastest RAID Storage

Description & Specifications

16.0TB OWC ThunderBlade X8

The fastest shuttle RAID SSD in the universe for creative professionals

Includes

Specs

Drive Bays

Total Capacity

Drive Mechanism

Plug and Play

Hot Plug Support

Boot Support

Drive Format

Storage Interface

RAID Capable

Default RAID Level

RAID Levels Supported

RAID Features

Device Ports

UASP Support

Display Support

Display Support by Port

Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)

Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)

Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)

Chipset / Controller

Host Interface Requirements

Mac OS Compatibility

PC OS Compatibility

Driver Required

Other Requirements

External Power Adapter

Power Supply

AC Input

DC Output

Wattage

Security Slot

Power/Activity LED(s)

Housing Color

Housing Material

Dimensions

Weight

Certifications

Ambient Temperature

Altitude

Humidity

Noise

Benchmarks

Truth in Numbers: Another OWC Difference

macOS RAID 0 Test Results

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

AJA System Test - 8K - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

AJA System Test - 8K - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

AJA System Test - 4K - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

macOS RAID 5 Test Results

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

AJA System Test - 8K - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

AJA System Test - 8K - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

AJA System Test - 4K - Intel

Thunderbolt 3

AJA System Test - 4K - Apple silicon

Thunderbolt 3

Windows RAID 0 Test Results

CrystalDiskMark - Windows

Thunderbolt 3