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ThunderBay Flex 8
Assembly Manual & User Guide
Configurable Drive Performance
Productivity Enhancing Docking
See More Detail
Import 4/8K RAW Videos and Photos
Expandable for Unique Project Needs
Mix SATA/SAS
and U.2/M.2
NVMe
Use video/audio mixers and peripherals
Add up to an 8K display
Up to 985MB/s frontside SD 4.0 and
PCIe (X16 connection with x4 lanes) slot for
1
2
drives for real-world 2750MB/s speed
while charging mobile devices
via DisplayPort 1.4
CFexpress card readers
adding an audio/video capture, networking,
3
SSD storage, hardware RAID, or I/O card
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- Page 1 ThunderBay Flex 8 Assembly Manual & User Guide Configurable Drive Performance Productivity Enhancing Docking See More Detail Import 4/8K RAW Videos and Photos Expandable for Unique Project Needs Mix SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe Use video/audio mixers and peripherals Add up to an 8K display Up to 985MB/s frontside SD 4.0 and...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.3 About This Manual ..............1 1.4 Front View .................. 3 1.5 Rear View ................... 3 1.6 Usage Notes ................4 1.7 OWC Dock Ejector ..............4 Installation 2.1 Drive Installation ............... 5 2.2 Quick Start ................. 5 2.3 Installing a PCIe Card..............6 2.4 Why Install SoftRAID? ............... -
Page 3: Introduction
The images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped. Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version. The latest product details and warranty information can be found on the product web page. OWC’s Limited Warranty is not transferable and subject to limitations. Introduction... - Page 4 - Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing liquids on the drive, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury. Introduction ThunderBay Flex 8...
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Page 5: Front View
4. Security slot – connect a security tether here. 5. Power input – connect power cable here. 6. Power switch – power the device on or off with this switch. 7. Power light – additional power indicator. Introduction ThunderBay Flex 8... -
Page 6: Usage Notes
- Highlight the disk on your Desktop and press Command-E. 1.7 OWC Dock Ejector This application safely ejects all drives connected to the ThunderBay Flex 8 with a single click, adding peace of mind to fast-paced workflows. To install this app, please follow the steps below. -
Page 7: Installation
- NOTE: If you installed your own drives in the previous section, they need to be formatted before you can use the ThunderBay Flex 8. - This product shipped with a license for SoftRAID, which is recommended for setting up RAID volumes and working with ThunderBays. -
Page 8: Installing A Pcie Card
RAID array. By itself, the ThunderBay Flex 8 does not monitor drive health or alert you to a drive failure. You can monitor the health of your drives via SoftRAID in order to determine when a drive has failed or is in a pre-failure state. -
Page 9: Support Resources
If the ThunderBay Flex 8 is still not working properly, try connecting to another computer or using another Thunderbolt 3 cable. When the computer goes to sleep, the ThunderBay Flex 8 will go to sleep. If you are still experiencing problems, consult Section 3.4 for OWC technical support contact information. - Page 10 OWC. © 2020 Other world Computing, Inc. All rights reserved. OWC, the OWC logo, and ThunderBay are trademarks of New Concepts Development Corporation, registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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