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The best 8-Bay DAS (JBOD) - Enquiries - 05-08-2023
The products I found so far:
• OWC ThunderBay 8
• QNAP TL-D800C
• OWC ThunderBay Flex 8?
Criterion, as I don’t need the full NAS or RAID experience:
• quiet
• reliable
• fast (JBOD mode, HDD/SSD mix)
• Mac compatible (Mac Studio under macOS Ventura)
• future-proof?
Which 8-Bay DAS would you consider to be the best fit for my use case, please?
RE: The best 8-Bay DAS (JBOD) - ed - 05-12-2023
Based on your criteria, I would recommend the OWC ThunderBay 8.
It meets all of your requirements, as it is a quiet, reliable, and fast DAS with Mac compatibility. It supports JBOD mode and allows for a mix of HDDs and SSDs. Additionally, OWC has a good reputation for quality and customer support.
As for future-proofing, the ThunderBay 8 has a Thunderbolt 3 connection, which is the latest standard and should be relevant for several years to come. Overall, it seems like a good fit for your use case.