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OWCTB3TBV4T32 ThunderBlade – 32 TB SSD via Thunderbolt 3 – Portable RAID Storage
The OWC OWCTB3TBV4T32 ThunderBlade is a high-capacity, portable external SSD designed for creative professionals who need ultra-fast storage on the go. With 32 TB of total NVMe capacity configured as four 8 TB M.2 SSD in a compact aluminum housing, this Thunderbolt 3 device delivers exceptional throughput, up to 3,000 MB/s in RAID‑0 and up to 2,950 MB/s read, optimized for video editing, large file workflows, and on‑set media delivery. Comes preconfigured with SoftRAID XT, enabling flexible RAID setups and predictive monitoring.
Features
Built around a fanless aluminum chassis, the ThunderBlade supports high-speed operation silently and reliably whether on location or in studio. Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports support host connection and daisy chaining up to five additional TB‑3 devices or displays.
Advanced Options
SoftRAID software (premium licence included for 3 years) supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 10 configurations, giving flexible choices between maximum speed or data redundancy. The drive also includes a ballistic hard-shell carrying case for secure transport in production environments.
Product Key Features
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32 TB total capacity via four 8 TB NVMe M.2 SSD
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Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for 40 Gb/s upload and daisy‑chain support
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Fanless, rugged aluminum enclosure with ballistic case included
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SoftRAID XT support for RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 10, with health monitoring
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Plug‑and‑play operation for macOS and Windows environments
Reliability & Performance
The ThunderBlade is engineered for high-reliability, high-volume data operations thanks to its enterprise-grade SoftRAID tools and pre-certified performance. In RAID 0, it delivers up to 2,800–2,949 MB/s read/write speeds; in RAID 5, up to 2,565 MB/s read and 2,464 MB/s write, offering excellent balance for redundancy and performance. Its non‑skid base and thermal‑efficient design maintain top speed without noise, while predictive health monitoring warns of potential drive failures.
Key Features (Bullet List)
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32 TB RAID volume (4× 8 TB NVMe SSD)
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Dual Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports, 40 Gbps bandwidth
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RAID support: 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0 via SoftRAID XT
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Fanless, silent aluminum enclosure
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Ballistic hard‑shell transport case included
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Predictive health and volume monitoring
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Daisy‑chain up to five Thunderbolt devices
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Cross‑platform compatible (macOS & Windows)
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Plug‑and‑play with daisy chaining
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3‑Year warranty with SoftRAID license
Product Specifications
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