Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs

The OWC ThunderBlade X8 is a professional-grade external storage solution designed for creative professionals, DITs, video editors, and production teams who demand both speed and reliability on location or in the studio.

This eight-bay NVMe RAID enclosure delivers exceptional performance with read speeds up to 2949MB/s and write speeds up to 2826MB/s in RAID 0 configuration, while maintaining silent, fanless operation through intelligent heat dissipation.

Available in capacities from 8TB to 32TB, the ThunderBlade X8 supports multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0, providing flexibility for performance optimization or data redundancy requirements.

• Connects via dual Thunderbolt 3 ports (40Gb/s) with daisy-chaining capability for up to five additional devices.
• Includes SoftRAID XT software for comprehensive RAID management, monitoring, and creation.
• Features a rugged aluminum chassis with non-skid rubber feet and includes a custom-fit ballistic hard-shell carrying case.
• Undergoes rigorous multi-hour burn-in certification prior to shipment to ensure reliability.

The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is a professional-grade Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID SSD, engineered for high-speed, high-capacity production and editing workflows.

Featuring 12 NVMe M.2 SSDs and support for RAID 0/1/4/5/10 via SoftRAID Premium, it delivers up to 96TB of storage and peak speeds of 6600MB/s.

Its robust, fanless aluminum chassis and portable design make it ideal for on-set use, with advanced connectivity and data protection features for demanding creative environments.

• Up to 6600MB/s peak and 5990MB/s sustained write speeds.
• 12 NVMe M.2 SSDs, configurable up to 96TB.
• Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports for daisy-chaining and USB-C connectivity.
• Includes 3 years of SoftRAID Premium for advanced RAID management.