OWC Mercury Elite Pro 8TB 2 Bay RAID Enclosure with eSATA and USB 3.2 for Dual 3.5 inch HDD’s, External Hard Drive Enclsoure for MAC and PC

Price: $59.99 - $399.99
(as of Sep 28, 2024 21:51:52 UTC – Details)

OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Professional Grade Solution. Performance RAID Solution with USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA. 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. 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. 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. 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. OWC 3 Year Enclosure Limited Warranty. Includes: OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual high performance solution, 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.
Drive Bays – This 8TB dual bay enclosure supports two 3.5-inch SATA 7200 RPM hard 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.
Hardware – The hard drive enclosure supports 4 RAID modes: RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN, JBOD. The enclosure is pre-configured in high-speed RAID 0 mode for maximum throughput up to 407MB/s, ideal for HD video workflows. You can also switch to RAID 1 for mirrored data security, set up a span of the two drives, or use them independently.
Ports – This enclosure features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B port and an eSATA 6 Gb/s port that supports port multiplier functionality, ensuring versatile and high-speed connectivity options.
Transfer – USB 3.2 Gen 1 Up to 5 Gb/s (625 MB/s), USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mb/s, USB 1.1: Up to 12 Mb/s, eSATA Rev 3.x: Up to 6 Gb/s, eSATA Rev 2.x: Up to 3 Gb/s, eSATA Rev 1.x: Up to 1.5 Gb/s (187.5 MB/s).
Includes – (1) OWC Mercury Elite Pro 8TB Dual External Storage Enclosure, (1) 0.6M (24″) USB-A to USB-B Cable, (1) 1.0M (39″) eSATA 6G Cable, (1) External Power Supply, (1) US Power Cable, (1) Quick Start Guide, (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide, 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty.