OWC 0TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 External Storage Enclosure with SoftRAID XT for Mac & PC

The OWC 0TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 External Storage Enclosure is a high-performance, diskless solution designed for professionals who need fast, reliable, and flexible storage. With four 2.5-inch SATA III drive bays and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, this enclosure delivers up to 40Gb/s data transfer speeds and supports daisy chaining of up to six Thunderbolt devices. It includes SoftRAID XT software for advanced RAID management, making it ideal for video editing, photography, and data-intensive workflows.

Advantages

This enclosure offers exceptional speed and versatility. Thunderbolt 3 connectivity ensures lightning-fast data transfers, while the included SoftRAID XT provides powerful RAID options (0, 1, 4, 5, 10, JBOD, Spanning) for data protection or performance. The aluminum chassis with integrated cooling fan ensures reliable operation, and the hot-swappable drive bays allow for easy drive replacement without downtime. It also supports 4K display output and provides up to 15W power delivery to connected devices.

Suitable for

• Creative professionals (video editors, photographers, graphic designers) requiring high-speed external storage
• IT administrators needing scalable, RAID-protected storage for backups or archives
• Mac and Windows users seeking a versatile, multi-bay enclosure for SSDs or HDDs
• Anyone building a high-capacity storage solution with future upgrade potential

Key specifications

• Enclosure Type: 4-Bay External Storage Enclosure
• Interface: 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
• Drive Compatibility: 4x 2.5" SATA III (6Gb/s) HDD/SSD
• Max Raw Capacity: 0TB (diskless; supports up to 32TB with 4x 8TB drives)
• RAID Support: Software RAID (SoftRAID XT included) – RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 10, JBOD, Spanning
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 40Gb/s (Thunderbolt 3)
• Daisy Chain Support: Yes, up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
• Display Support: 1x 4K display via Thunderbolt 3
• Power Delivery: Up to 15W to connected devices
• Operating System Compatibility: macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 10 or later
• Cooling: Integrated quiet cooling fan
• Material: Aluminum chassis
• Security: Kensington Lock slot
• Hot-Swappable Drives: Yes (with SoftRAID XT)
• Included Software: SoftRAID XT (full license)
• Included Cables: 1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable
• Power Supply: External AC Adapter (12V, 7.5A)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this enclosure with high-quality 2.5-inch SSDs. The SoftRAID XT software is included and provides advanced RAID management; ensure your system meets the software requirements. This diskless enclosure allows you to choose your own drives, making it a flexible and cost-effective storage solution.