Other World Computing (OWC) Upgrades OWC ThunderBay 4 with Thunderbolt 5, Expands Capacity by 33% with Options Up to 128TB

Flagship RAID Solution Delivers Greater Performance and Capacity for Individual Content Creators to Studios and Production Companies

WOODSTOCK, Ill., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Other World Computing (OWC^®), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced it has added Thunderbolt^TM 5 capabilities to its flagship OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID solution.

With up to 128TB of capacity, OWC ThunderBay 4 with Thunderbolt 5 brings together powerful features and delivers real-world benefits:

• Two Thunderbolt 5 Ports - Current-generation host connection plus a downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for daisy chaining additional Thunderbolt, USB4, and USB-C devices without giving up a port on the computer
• Stop Juggling Loose Drives - Everything organized in one place with up to 128TB of expandable capacity
• Keep Edits Flowing Fast - Up to 1268MB/s real-world HDD speed and up to 1703MB/s SSD speed
• Proven Design, Still the Standard - Four bay aluminum solution trusted by pros for over a decade
• Work Is Protected - Ships fully-configured for RAID 5 for single-drive failure fault tolerance; OWC SoftRAID 9 handles setup and runs continuous drive health monitoring in the background; also supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 6+, 10, and JBOD
• Access & Edit Files Anywhere - OWC + Strada lets your remote team browse, preview, and edit ThunderBay media without cloud uploads

“OWC ThunderBay 4 has been a customer favorite for over a decade – and for good reason,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing (OWC). “It does exactly what our customers need it to do. And now with the addition of Thunderbolt 5, we have added more connectivity and flexibility to ensure its users – solo photographers to busy production studios – can stay in front of increasingly demanding workflows.” He continued, “We are doing what we do best – engineering and delivering the most advanced and reliable storage and connectivity solutions available – so our customers can do what they do best – tell stories, capture moments, produce films, make music, design, innovate, and bring ideas to life.”

The OWC ThunderBay 4 with Thunderbolt 5 is now available for pre-order, with shipments to commence next week. Pricing will start at $549.99 for 0TB, and pre-configured with up to 128TB of RAID capacity from $1,499.99.

The enhanced OWC ThunderBay 4 will be showcased live at the upcoming InterBee 2026, taking place November 18-20. OWC can be found in Hall 7, Stand 7510. To learn more about the show and register to attend, please visit: https://www.inter-bee.com/ja/.

About Other World Computing (OWC)
Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC^®) is a trusted leader in high-performance storage, docks, and memory card solutions that empower professionals in video and audio production, photography, and business with the tools to maximize the performance and reliability of their workflows seamlessly. OWC’s professional-grade storage, expansion, media cards, docks, and connectivity, as well as its apps and accessories, are built to last by the people who use them: creatives, businesses, and consumers. For further information, please visit www.owc.com. OWC can also be found on LinkedIn and X.

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