Description & Specifications
8.0TB OWC ThunderBlade X8
Thunderbolt (40Gb/s) NVMe RAID SSD External Storage Solution with SoftRAID
Mfr P/N: TB3TBL8X08 OWC SKU: OWCTB3TBL8X08
The fastest shuttle RAID SSD in the universe for creative professionals
- Incomparable: Up to 2921MB/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
- 7680GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 8192GB
- 512GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Drive Mechanism
- (8) 1.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2242 Solid-State Drive
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Plug and Play
- Yes
Hot Plug Support
- Yes
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
- Yes
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 2921MB/s
Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
- Up to 2814MB/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.
Supports OWC ClingOn
- Yes (Learn More)
External Power Adapter
- Yes
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
- 90W
Security Slot
- No
Power/Activity LED(s)
- Yes
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
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macOS RAID 0 Test Results
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test - Intel
Thunderbolt 3
Benchmark for 8x 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 5 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 5 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 5 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 5 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 5 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 5 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
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 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
Dell (13-inch, XPS 9315) with 12th Gen i5-1230U processor and 8GB RAM
AJA System Test - 8K - Windows
Thunderbolt 3
Benchmark for 8x 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
Dell (13-inch, XPS 9315) with 12th Gen i5-1230U processor and 8GB RAM
AJA System Test - 4K - Windows
Thunderbolt 3
Benchmark for 8x 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 (OWCSP4P4T2PT01)
Dell (13-inch, XPS 9315) with 12th Gen i5-1230U processor and 8GB RAM
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