Price: $929.99
(as of Apr 14,2023 16:16:10 UTC – Details)
Product Description
Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID
The Preferred Storage Solution
Designed to put the power of choice in your hands, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad packs an unprecedented combination of USB connectivity, universal drive bays, and advanced SoftRAID capabilities into a whisper-quiet aluminum enclosure. Whatever your workflow needs, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad has the flexibility to take your storage capacity, performance, and data security to a whole new level.
The Flexibility of USB-C
The Mercury Elite Pro Quad’s powerful USB-C interface delivers 10Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 bandwidth and works with any USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or Windows PC. Simply connect the Mercury Elite Pro Quad via the included USB-C cable to experience next-level performance. If your computer doesn’t feature USB-C connectivity, the included USB-C to USB-A cable brings backward compatibility for machines with legacy USB ports.
Capacity without Compromise
Compatible with 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad’s four universal drive bays let users pack up to a massive 48TB of storage. With this level of capacity and drive flexibility, you will not have to compromise when it comes to your storage.
Speed, Storage, and Security with SoftRAID
The Mercury Elite Pro Quad features advanced RAID capabilities, letting you choose the best option for your workflow. Whether you want massive capacity through a single large array, need maximum performance up to 947MB/s, or redundancy to keep your data secure, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad gives you the power of choice with OWC’s proprietary SoftRAID engine or Windows-supported RAID modes. The Mercury Elite Pro Quad is also available in a RAID-ready model so you can install the RAID software of your choice.
Designed for Professionals by Professionals
Every detail was considered when designing the Mercury Elite Pro Quad. Built with a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure, a whisper-quiet fan, and vibration-absorbing feet, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad runs cool and quietly, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Front-facing LEDs provide an instant drive-activity snapshot, while the front panel access lock keeps your drives safe. You can even secure the entire drive with the rear-mounted Kensington compatible lock slot. On top of that, drive-equipped models undergo OWC’s multi-hour drive “burn-in” performance certification procedure to ensure that your drive arrives operating properly and ready to perform.
Reliability and Support You Can Count On
Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, Mercury Elite Pro Quad is rigorously quality tested, and backed by OWC 24/7 customer support.
Highlights
Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible
Up to 947MB/s
SoftRAID engine included
Four universal drive bays for 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives
Highlights:
Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible
Up to 947MB/s
SoftRAID engine included
Four universal drive bays for 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives
Software Requirements
Mac OS X 10.6 or later1
Windows 7 or later
Hardware Requirements
Mac or PC featuring a USB Type-A or Type-C port
For the best performance (10Gbps) a host with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port is required
Interface (Chipset)
(1) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (VLI VL820)
Max Transfer Rate
USB 3.1 Gen 2: 10 Gb/s (or 1250 MB/s)
JBOD / RAID Support
JBOD: Utilize each of the four drives independently
RAID: Use the included SoftRAID XT software RAID to setup the Mercury Elite Pro Quad for RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 0+1
Initial Configuration
RAID 5
1. SoftRAID XT requires Mac OS X 10.9.3 or later
16.0TB 4-Drive HDD Storage Solution:
4 x 4.0TB* Toshiba MD04ACA Series SATA Hard Disk Drives**
*1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences.
**OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Performance
Sequential Read/Write (compressible data)
Read: 239MB/s
Write: 185MB/s
Sequential Read/Write (incompressible data)
Read: 234MB/s
Write: 169MB/s
Kensington Lock Slot
Yes
LED
Yes (Power and disk activity)
Plug and Play
Yes
Power
Power Supply
UL-listed universal auto-switching
AC input: 100 – 240V, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 12V, 6.25A
Environmental
Ambient Temperature
Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Non-Operating: −4°F to 158°F (−20°C to 70°C)
Dimensions
Height: 18.5 cm (7.3 in)
Length: 24.0 cm (9.4 in)
Width: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
Weight
3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)
Includes:
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad
(1) USB-C to USB-C cable
(1) USB-C to USB-A cable
(1) External power cable
(2) Key for front panel
Quick Start Guide
16.0TB 4-Drive HDD Storage Solution; Sequential Read/Write (compressible data) Read: 239MB/s, Write:185MB/s; Sequential Read/Write (incompressible data) Read:234MB/s, Write: 169MB/s
Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible
SoftRAID engine included
Four universal drive bays for 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives
Featuring SoftRAID XT; USB-C cables included; 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
