OWC 8TB Mercury Elite Pro Dual USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 External Raid Storage Enclosure with 3Port HUB for Mac and PC


Price: $479.99
(as of Feb 01, 2025 12:03:02 UTC – Details)


An Infinite Hub of Productivity Possibilities Designed to handle diverse workflows, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual – USB-C will quickly become the core of your digital desktop. Its dual hardware RAID drive bays use 2.5-inch SSDs and/or 3.5-inch HDDs. With two USB-C ports delivering real world speed up to 1026MB/s, you can rip through system and Time Machine backups, archive projects, and transfers of HD photos and large format video footage. Another two USB Type-A ports let you connect a universe of USB peripherals, plus provide charging power for your phone, camera, and tablet. And with a whisper quiet fan, front panel drive status LEDs, and a USB-C cable, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual – USB-C is the convenient do-it-all solution that puts you in control of your desktop. Adaptable Flexibility From high demand production studios to your office, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual – USB-C seamlessly integrates with any work environment. Install your choice of 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SSDs or HDDs and even combine the speed of a SSD and with the cost-effective storage capacity of an HDD. With built-in hardware RAID, you have four drive set-up choices. Independent (JBOD) keeps the drives as two separate and independent volumes RAID 0 (stripe) for optimal performance and maximum speed use RAID 1 (mirror) for the security and peace of mind of mirrored data Span combines the drive capacities to create one extra-large storage volume Done with the drives but need the hub connectivity? Eject the Mercury Elite Pro Dual – USB-C’s drives and any external drives connected to it from your computer in a single click with our free downloadable Dock Ejector app. It ensures all data has been written before any drive is unmounted to protect against data loss. It will even warn you from accidentally ejecting an in-use drive.
Pro-grade storage speed: Enclosure speed up to 974MB/s real-world tested*
Selectable hardware RAID settings: Hardware RAID controller (RAID 0, 1, Span or JBOD/Independent)
Compatible: use with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 computers
Connect and charge: (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10GB/s Type-C port and (2) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10GB/s Type-A ports for audio or video mixers, digital cameras, card readers, tablets, and other devices
Whisper quiet: heat-dissipating aluminum with 30dB cooling fan
Drive Bays: supports two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD Drives, easily configurable in multiple RAID modes with a simple switch, making the Mercury Elite Pro Dual perfect for both high-demand production studios and home offices.

Customers say

Customers find the hard drive enclosure easy to set up and use. It has a sturdy build quality made of heavy aluminum. They appreciate its reliability, high performance, and impressive appearance. The storage capacity, drive type, and look are also appreciated. However, some customers have mixed opinions on noise level and transfer speed.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

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