OWC ThunderBlade X8 32TB 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array (8 x 4TB)

OWC ThunderBlade X8 External SSD Overview

Built for DITs, production teams, editors, and creative professionals, the 32TB ThunderBlade X8 8-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from OWC offers a rugged aluminum enclosure with a heat-efficient chassis and compact design. Highly portable, it's ideal for both studio and on-set use.

Engineered to handle multicam workflows, 8K raw video, and VFX-heavy content, it features 8 x 4TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 drives with RAID support for 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0 (10). Out of the box, it's set to RAID 0 for macOS, delivering up to 2949 MB/s read and 2826 MB/s write speeds.

Preformatted for macOS, but can be reformatted for Windows. Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports support daisy-chaining additional devices or displays up to 5K60.

Achieve Your Best with the Best

Designed for rugged reliability and silent cooling, the ThunderBlade X8 handles uncompressed, high-bandwidth content effortlessly. Perfect for high-demand environments where every second counts.

Reliable, Efficient, and Portable

Purpose-built for professionals who need high-speed RAID SSD performance in a portable form. Ideal for DITs, editors, and remote workflows involving 8K raw, VFX, or cloud editing platforms.

Flexible Daisy-Chaining

Daisy-chain up to five devices or displays, expanding your setup while maintaining maximum performance with Thunderbolt 3.

RAID 5 Enhanced

Fast RAID 5 write speeds up to 2464 MB/s and maximum usable capacity make it ideal for rapid file ingestion and meeting the 3-2-1 backup rule in production workflows.

SoftRAID – Simple Yet Powerful

SoftRAID XT offers intuitive RAID control with robust protection, advanced monitoring, and seamless Mac/Windows volume sharing via MacDrive.

Packed with Powerful Features

Enjoy advanced RAID modes, real-time drive monitoring, disk checks, and predictive failure alerts—all designed to protect your data and boost performance.

Beyond Hardware RAID

Software-based RAID offers greater flexibility, performance, and upgrade potential than hardware RAID systems, future-proofing your workflow.

Clever Cooling and Details

The aluminum chassis and non-slip rubber feet promote natural airflow for quiet, efficient heat management with no throttling.

Ready for Action

Each unit is burn-in tested before shipping. Comes with a Thunderbolt cable so you’re ready to work out of the box.

Double the Power

Daisy-chain two ThunderBlade X8s for boosted speed and capacity. Use the OWC Spacer (sold separately) to stack them securely.

Cable Stability in Busy Spaces

Protect your workflow with OWC ClingOn cable stabilizers (sold separately) to prevent accidental disconnections.

macOS Compatibility

macOS 10.13 High Sierra
macOS 10.14 Mojave
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 11 Big Sur
macOS 12 Monterey
macOS 13 Ventura
macOS 14 Sonoma

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11