Price: $94.99
(as of May 22,2023 14:56:10 UTC – Details)
Product Description
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Performance RAID Enclosure
Mac / PC / USB3.1 Gen 1 / eSATA
Professional Grade Solution
Mercury Elite Pro Dual is the best dual-drive hardware RAID solution for creative workflows, project archives, and system backups where reliability and versatile performance count. With two fast hard drives, easily configured in multiple RAID modes at the flick of an easy-access switch, Mercury Elite Pro Dual is built to seamlessly integrate with any work environment from high demand production studios to your home office.
The Hardware RAID Workhorse
Reliable hardware RAID maximizes the full potential of two 3.5″ 7200RPM hard drives in the Mercury Elite Pro Dual. It comes configured in high-speed RAID 0 mode for the maximum sustained throughput from your drives. With speeds up to 407MB/s, that’s fast enough for HD video workflows. Configure the Mercury Elite Pro Dual in RAID 1 mode for the extra security of mirrored data, set up a span of the two drives, or use them independently.
Performance by Design
Mercury Elite Pro Dual features both high-speed USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA ports to offer the connectivity and versatility to work with your current equipment at extreme speeds. A second-generation, free-flowing brushed-aluminum chassis with high-performance fan delivers cool, quiet operation. In addition, drive-activity LEDs give you an instant snapshot of the status of your RAID, and intelligent power management conserves energy and reduces wear by automatically spinning down the drives when inactive.
Highlights:
Hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA connectivity
Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
Second-generation aluminum design with low-decibel cooling fan
PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN
Mercury Elite Pro Dual features high speed USB 3.0 ports to offer the connectivity and versatility to work with your current equipment setup. A second-generation, free-flowing brushed-aluminum chassis with high-performance fan delivers cool, quiet operation. In addition, drive activity LEDs give you an instant snapshot of the status of your RAID, and intelligent power management conserves energy and reduces wear by automatically spinning down the drives when inactive.
THE HARDWARE RAID WORKHORSE
Reliable hardware RAID maximizes the full potential of two 3.5” 7200RPM hard drives in the Mercury Elite Pro Dual. It comes configured in high-speed RAID 0 mode for the maximum sustained throughput from your drives. With speeds up to 390MB/s, that’s fast enough for HD video workflows. Configure the Mercury Elite Pro Dual in RAID 1 mode for the extra security of mirrored data, set up a span of the two drives, or use them independently.
Software Requirements
OS:
USB 3.1 Gen 1
OS X 10.6.8 or later
Windows XP or later
eSATA
OS X 10.6.8 or later
Windows XP or later
Driver
Driver not required for OS X
Driver not required for Windows
Hardware Requirements
Minimum:
Mac or PC featuring USB 2.0 interface
Recommended (Best Performance):
Mac or PC with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Mac or PC with an eSATA 6G interface
Performance
USB 3.1 Gen 1
401 MB/s Read
407 MB/s Write
eSATA
412 MB/s Read
407 MB/s Write
Interface (Chipset):
(1) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (JMicron JMS562)
(1) eSATA (JMicron JMS562)
Interface Controller: ASMedia ASM1456B
Drive(s) Supported
(2) 3.5″ SATA 6Gb/s drives
SATA revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) compliant
Compatible with SATA revisions 2.0 (3Gb/s) and 1.0 (1.5Gb/s)
Not compatible with the following Seagate drive: Seagate ST8000NM0055, part number 1RM112-102, AND firmware version PN02. Please note that drives with the same model number but different firmware DO work correctly.
Includes
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual high performance enclosure
0.6 meter (24 in) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Cable (Standard-A to Standard-B)
1.0 meter (39 in) eSATA 6G Cable
External power supply and power cable
Initial Configuration: Empty
Height: 135 mm (5.3 in)
Width: 72 mm (2.8 in)
Length: 226 mm (8.9 in)
RAID Modes Supported:
Hardware
RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and Independent drive mode
0 GB Dual bay USB 3.1 Gen 1 and eSATA equipped performance RAID enclosure
Hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA connectivity-Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
Supports 2 x SATA HDDs. All Cables included
1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
