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OWC ThunderBay 4 mini HDD/SSD enclosure Black 2.5"

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<b>Big RAID System Performance in a Compact Design</b><br>The ThunderBay 4 mini is a compact data storage enclosure that you can populate with new or existing 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs. It’s big on performance and flexibility, yet Thund

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<b>Big RAID System Performance in a Compact Design</b><br>The ThunderBay 4 mini is a compact data storage enclosure that you can populate with new or existing 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs. It’s big on performance and flexibility, yet ThunderBay 4 mini is about the length of a pencil and can weigh as little as 3.1 pounds with drives.<br>The rugged heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure features two Thunderbolt 3 (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible) ports for up to 1556MB/s speeds, so you have more than enough bandwidth to handle personal and business backups — all the way up to today's highest resolution audio, photo, and video formats. If you are seeking big RAID performance that's small enough to fit on a desk, in a rack, or on a DIT cart, your wish is now a reality.<br>Speed, size, and convenience — the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini provides everything a demanding workflow requires.<br><br><b>A New World of Drive Use Flexibility</b><br>With four drive bays, you can mix or match different brand and capacity 2.5-inch SSDs and HDDs. Use mixed drives independently or combine drives as a RAID with the included SoftRAID setup and management software. You can populate this empty enclosure with your own drives, or choose a pre-configured capacity solution to achieve your desired balance of storage, performance, and data redundancy.<br>Expand production capabilities in industry-leading creative platforms like Final Cut X, Avid Pro Tools, Apple Pro Logic, and Adobe Lightroom, edit large images, manage massive photo and audio libraries, store drone videos, use it as a transport drive…whatever the day or project demands, the ThunderBay 4 mini is the perfect workflow solution.<br><br><b>Install or Swap in Minutes</b><br>Want to access a drive or expand your storage capacity? Simply open the front panel security lock to access the four individual bays. Drives mount to a tray that slides back in and automatically plugs into a drive connector so you can get back to work in minutes.<br><br><b>Store More, Go Faster</b><br>With the ability to daisy-chain you can add up to five additional ThunderBay 4 mini solutions to create massive storage capacities. Merge them with SoftRAID for even more flexibility, capacity, and capability. Or if speed is what you’re after, connect multiple ThunderBay 4 mini solutions to multiple Thunderbolt 3 ports on your Mac or PC to achieve exponential speed capabilities.<br><br><b>Professional Grade = Ready to Work</b><br>We understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That’s why every ThunderBay 4 mini enclosure undergoes a multi-step performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures your ThunderBay 4 mini enclosure arrives ready for demanding use.<br><br><b>More Powerful With SoftRAID</b><br>Need more power and protection? Choose a solution that includes OWC's powerful SoftRAID RAID software.<br>SoftRAID is the most powerful, intuitive software RAID utility on the market. Multiple RAID levels let you select the RAID level that fits you or your project’s needs best. If you need maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes, SoftRAID has you covered.<br>Packed with features like drive validation, verification and failure prediction—SoftRAID includes features you simply don’t get with hardware RAID. It’s like having a datacenter on your desktop! From home users looking to protect photos and documents to professionals needing to protect and quickly access projects, SoftRAID is the perfect solution. Learn more about the power of SoftRAID XT.<br><br><b>Try SoftRAID COMPLETELY FREE for 14 Days</b><br>Start protecting yourself and your data today! Get all of SoftRAID's great disk checking and monitoring features, plus the fastest and most efficient software RAID there is. Download and try SoftRAID for FREE.<br><br><b>Secure Your Workflow with OWC ClingOn</b><br>Greatly reduce — if not eliminate — cable strain and accidental disconnects with the OWC ClingOn. These custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the ThunderBay 8's housing to secure your Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connections and prevent work session interruption and possible data loss.<br><br><b>Support You Can Trust</b><br>Like all OWC products, the ThunderBay 4 mini enclosure is fully backed by OWC's award-winning support team and OWC Limited Warranty.OWC ThunderBay 4 mini. Product type: HDD/SSD enclosure. Number of storage drives supported: 4, Storage drive size: 2.5", Supported storage drive interfaces: Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III. Data transfer rate: 40 Gbit/s. RAID levels: JBOD. Product colour: Black. USB connector type: USB Type-C

Dimensions and weights

Package width
96 cm
Package height
117 cm
Package length
191 cm

Product codes

EAN
810100980795
Manufacturer code
OWCTB3QMJB000

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
Other World Computing Europe BV, Groenveldstraat 13, 3001 Heverlee, BE, www.owc.com

Photopoint offers free shipping for orders over 99 € delivered to Estonia. Take a look in the tab "Delivery" for a more precise delivery estimate.

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Photopoint store Pick-up


Place your order from Photopoint web store and pick your goods up from one of Photopoint`s brick and mortar stores. The delivery to Photopoint store is free even for orders less than 99 €. You will be noticed by e-mail when your order is ready for pick-up.

The Photopoint stores are located in Tallinn and Tartu. See the exact locations from here.

Omniva parcel terminal 

You can order the goods to one of the Omniva Parcel terminals. Choose the desired terminal at the shopping cart. As the shipment arrives to the selected terminal, you will be sent an SMS-notification with an unique code. Go to the terminal within a week, enter the code and take your package. It is as simple as that.

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SmartPOST parcel terminal

Did not find an Omniva terminal at suitable location? Try SmartPost. Choose the desired terminal at the shopping cart. As the shipment arrives to the selected terminal, you will be sent an SMS-notification with an unique code. Go to the terminal within a week, enter the code and take your package. This method actually works for all parcel terminals.

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DPD parcel locker

Make sure you check out also the locations of DPD parcel lockers. These are located all over Estonia. The delivery is the same. As the shipment arrives to the selected locker, you will be sent an SMS with a unique code. Go to the locker, enter the code and take your package.

See DPD parcel locker locations here.

Smartpost Finland parcel terminal

SmartPOST Finland is the best way to order goods to Finland. These terminals work the same way as in Estonia. As the shipment arrives to the selected terminal in Finland, you will be sent an SMS-notification with an unique code. Go to the terminal, enter the code and take your package.

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Matkahuolto parcel service

Matkahuolto is easy way to order goods to Finland. These are located also in smaller Finnish towns. As the shipment arrives to the selected Matkahuolto outlet, you will be sent an SMS-notification or an e-mail. Go to the outlet, show your ID and take your package.

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Omniva courier delivery

The courier will transport your goods from Photopoint straight to the provided address. The delivery will take place at workdays from 08:00 to 17:00. Hold your phone near you as the courier will call you prior to its arrival. Please make sure there is someone at the destination, eligible to receive the shipment. 

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