OWC is using the occasion of IBC 2026 to announce a long list of new and enhanced products including a new Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI and Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cables, a USB4 Hub with USB4 40Gb/s active optical cables in 3-Meter and 5-Meter Lengths, and major enhancements to their Jellyfish network-attached storage solutions.

New Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI and Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cables are now available in 1.5-Meter Length. Now one connection provides the displays, storage performance, networking, power, and connectivity of an enterprise-class desktop workstation – without the need for a pile of adapters and workarounds.

Key features include:
● Two HDMI 2.1 ports built right in. Any monitor that has HDMI plugs directly into the dock with zero compatibility guesswork.
● Everything Through One Cable: A single Thunderbolt 5 connection delivers dual displays, wired networking, storage, card readers, and full laptop charging simultaneously.
● 140W Power Delivery: Keeps MacBook Pros and high-performance Windows laptops fully charged and the front USB-C port delivers up to 30W of charging for your smartphone or tablet while you work.
● Fast, Stable Wired Networking: 2.5GbE delivers the throughput needed for NAS workflows, large file transfers, and secure corporate environments.
● Pull Media Directly from Cards: UHS-II SD and microSD slots let photographers and video editors offload footage without a separate card reader.
● Built for What’s Next: Supports dual HDMI displays at up to 4K 240Hz or dual 8K 60Hz with DSC on Thunderbolt 5 hosts. A third display is possible via Thunderbolt or USB-C.
● Works with the Whole Fleet: Compatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 (Mac) hosts across Mac and Windows environments.
● OWC Innergize™ Enabled: A complete health, performance, and field update management app when using OWC Atlas SD memory cards with the dock’s SD memory card reader.
● One-Click Safe Disconnect: OWC Dock Ejector unmounts every connected drive in a single click. On macOS, an included driver also enables Apple Super Drive support through the dock.

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI will be generally available (GA) in November and priced at US$349.99. To learn more, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/thunderbolt-5-dock-with-dual-hdmi

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OWC USB4 Hub and USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables in 3-Meter and 5-Meter Lengths

OWC has announced the expansion of its USB4 product portfolio with the addition of the OWC USB4 Hub and USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables in 3-Meter and 5-Meter Lengths. The OWC USB4 Hub is designed for creative professionals, heavy storage users, and hybrid workers, as well as anyone using a modern laptop as their primary computer who wants full desktop connectivity without the clutter. In short, it gives users the portability of a laptop without connectivity compromises when they sit down to work.

OWC USB4 Hub Key Features:
● One Cable Desk Setup: Up to 40Gb/s of total bandwidth, high resolution and high refresh rate display output, and industry leading charging, all through a single USB4 cable.
● Fast USB4 Speed.
● Native HDMI 2.1 Connectivity via a built-in HDMI 2.1 port to directly plug in any modern HDMI display up to 4K 120Hz, 4K 240Hz with DSC, or 8K 60Hz without adapters or dongles.
● Two 10Gb/s USB-C Ports: Two additional USB-C ports for drives, adapters, and accessories.
● Compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, USB4, and USB-C Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPad Pro hosts and devices.
● Silent and Cool by Design: The fanless aluminum housing dissipates heat efficiently for quiet, throttle-free operation.

In addition the OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables are now available in 3-meter and 5-meter lengths. The cables deliver:
● NEW! DisplayPort Alt Mode Series Support: Compatible with both Thunderbolt displays and USB-C displays using DisplayPort Alt Mode.
● Uncompromised Speed: Work and play faster with up to 40Gb/s of stable data transfer speed over long distances.
● Versatile Connections: Connect to externally powered Thunderbolt 40Gb/s and USB4-equipped docks/hubs, displays, eGPUs, PCIe expansion, RAID storage, and more.
● Power: Lab-certified for safe power delivery from Thunderbolt and USB-C devices that provide power delivery to a host machine.
● Diverse Displays Compatibility to support high-resolution Thunderbolt displays up to 8K, including Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio Display, LG Ultrafine, and other Thunderbolt-based displays.
● If It’s Lit, You’re Legit: Features LED indicators on both ends that confirm your connection status at a glance.

The OWC USB4 Hub will be generally available (GA) at the end of October and priced at $129.99. To learn more, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/usb4-hub
The OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables will be generally available (GA) in mid-October in 3-meter and 5-meter lengths, and priced at $98.99 and $129.99, respectively. To learn more, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/usb4-cables

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Last, but not least, the new Jellyfish Network-Attached Storage has major enhancements designed specifically for video and creative teams. The Jellyfish enhancements include:
● OWC Jellyfish Connect 4: Dramatically improved automatic setup process makes connecting and reconnecting Mac and PC workstations during productions faster, easier, and far more seamless
● OWC Jellyfish Manager 3.2: Centralized interface for configuring, administering, and monitoring OWC Jellyfish storage systems, users, permissions, networking, and system health
● OWC Jellyfish Media Manager 3.2: Media workflow tool that helps creative teams browse, search, preview, organize, and prepare content stored on Jellyfish for editing and production.
● Ultra High-Speed SMB Performance: ATTO SmartNICs and ThunderLink adapters, including a custom-cooled dual 25GbE NIC integrated into Nomad, enabling ultra high-speed SMB ingest and playback from single workstation for bandwidth-intensive workflows.

The OWC Jellyfish Manager 3.2 and Ultra High-speed SMB Performance for the Nomad are now generally available and the Jellyfish Connect 4 and Media Manager 3.2 will be rolled out during Q4 2026. To learn more about OWC Jellyfish NAS please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/jellyfish