OWC ThunderBlade X8 32TB Portable SSD Thunderbolt 4

The OWC ThunderBlade X8 is a high-performance portable SSD designed for professionals who demand extreme speed and massive storage capacity. With 32TB of NVMe SSD storage and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, it delivers sequential read speeds up to 2800 MB/s and write speeds up to 2700 MB/s, making it ideal for 8K video editing, large file transfers, and data-intensive workflows.

Advantages

Featuring eight NVMe SSDs in a hardware RAID 0 configuration, the ThunderBlade X8 offers unparalleled performance and reliability. Its fanless, heat-dissipating aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure ensures silent operation and efficient cooling. The dual Thunderbolt 4 ports support daisy-chaining up to five additional Thunderbolt devices and can drive an 8K display, enhancing your workstation setup.

Suitable for

• Professional video editors working with 8K and high-bitrate footage
• Photographers and content creators needing fast, large-capacity storage
• IT professionals requiring portable, high-speed data transfer for backups and archives
• Audio engineers handling large sample libraries and projects

Key specifications

• Storage Capacity: 32 TB
• Interface: Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s), backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3
• Drive Type: 8x NVMe SSDs
• Max Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2800 MB/s
• Max Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2700 MB/s
• RAID Support: Hardware RAID 0 (pre-configured), RAID 1/4/5/1+0/JBOD via SoftRAID
• Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
• Enclosure Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum
• Cooling: Fanless, heat-dissipating design
• Power Source: External AC Adapter
• OS Compatibility: macOS 10.13+, Windows 10+, Linux, iPadOS
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Recommendations

For maximum performance, connect the ThunderBlade X8 to a Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 port. Use SoftRAID to configure advanced RAID levels for data redundancy or increased speed. Ideal for creative professionals who require reliable, high-speed storage on the go.