WOODSTOCK, Ill., November 11, 2026 — Other World Computing (OWC) has added Thunderbolt 5 connectivity to its OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID storage solution, expanding its maximum capacity to 128TB.
The updated four-bay storage system is designed for individual content creators, production studios, and other professional users handling large media files and demanding workflows.
Thunderbolt 5 Adds Connectivity and Storage Options
The upgraded OWC ThunderBay 4 features two Thunderbolt 5 ports, including a downstream connection for daisy chaining additional Thunderbolt, USB4, and USB-C devices.
According to OWC, the system delivers real-world transfer speeds of up to 1,268MB/s with hard disk drives (HDDs) and up to 1,703MB/s with solid-state drives (SSDs).
The enclosure retains its four-bay aluminum design and supports expandable storage configurations of up to 128TB.
RAID 5 Configuration and Drive Health Monitoring
The ThunderBay 4 ships preconfigured for RAID 5, providing fault tolerance in the event of a single drive failure.
It uses OWC SoftRAID 9 for setup and continuous drive health monitoring. Other supported configurations include RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 6+, 10, and JBOD.
OWC also highlights integration with Strada, allowing remote teams to browse, preview, and edit media stored on the ThunderBay system without uploading files to the cloud.
Pricing and Availability
The OWC ThunderBay 4 with Thunderbolt 5 is now available for pre-order, with shipments scheduled to begin the following week.
Pricing starts at US$549.99 for the 0TB configuration. Preconfigured RAID storage options with capacities of up to 128TB start at US$1,499.99.
Pricing and availability may vary by region. Customers in Asia can contact OWC’s sales team at sales-asia@owc.com for regional information.
The upgraded storage solution will also be showcased at InterBEE 2026, scheduled for November 18–20 at Hall 7, Stand 7510 in Japan.
OWC Founder and CEO Larry O’Connor said the Thunderbolt 5 addition is intended to provide more connectivity and flexibility for users working with increasingly demanding production workflows.
