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OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite Pro Dual 8TB (2x 4TB) 2x 3.5" Bay RAID
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OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 8TB (2x 4TB) 2x 3.5" Bay USB 3.0 RAID Solution, RAID 0, 1, SPAN and Independent Mode

SKU: OWCMED3FR78
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Review Summary

2019-12-12T11:12:46

Rated 3 out of 5

Design leaves a lot to be desired

While the drive looks good and appears on the outside to be well constructed, there is virtually no support for the drives on the inside. Instead of some type of rail system, the drives are (essentially) supported by the mounting screws. Additionally, based on my experience with devices of this type, the drive connections inside are unusual. Even the cheapest devices like this typically have power/drive connectors that the drives 'slide into.' That also helps stability. This unit uses cheaper power and drive cable connectors making attaching the drives awkward. That may be acceptable for some people but, for an $ 84 device, it wasn't acceptable to me and I sent it back.

DAVID R.

2018-08-31T11:56:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Piece of mind and a great price and ease of use.

Very easy setup and use. It's very quiet and a small footprint. I haven't had to restore anything yet so I can't comment on that function.

John B.

2017-11-21T08:29:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome RAID system.

I had a friend recommended this to me and it works out perfectly for backing up all of my files.

Adrian B.

OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Specifications

  • Software Requirements

    OS:
    USB 3.0: OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows XP or later, Linux Kernel v. 2.6.31 or later
    FireWire 800: OS X 10.2 or later, Windows XP or later, Linux Kernel v. 2.6.31 or later

    Driver:
    Driver not required for OS X
    Driver not required for Windows

  • Hardware Requirements

    Minimum:
    Mac or PC featuring USB 2.0 or FireWire 800 interface

    Recommended (Best Performance):
    Mac or PC featuring USB 3.0 interface

  • Bootability

    USB 3.0 / 2.0: Any Mac that supports booting via USB
    Any Mac that supports booting via FireWire 800
    Boot Camp volumes on this device cannot be used as OS X Startup Disks

  • Interface (Chipset)

    USB 3.0 (JMicron JMS562)
    2x FireWire 800 (JMicron JMB355)

  • Standard Mechanism

    2 x 4TB HGST Deskstar NAS Hard Disk Drives

  • RAID Modes Supported

    Hardware
    RAID 0, 1, SPAN and Independent drive mode

  • Initial Configuration

    RAID 0
    Included Drive Guide software will format the drive for either OS X or Windows

  • Power

    Power Supply:
    External UL-listed universal auto-switching
    AC input: 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
    DC output:, 12V at 5A
    Replacement power supply sold separately
    Adapter plugs for international use sold separately

  • Utility software bundle

    Intech Hard Disk SpeedTools Utilities OEM for Mac OS X 10.4
    ProSoft Engineering Data Backup 3 for Mac OS X 10.4 or later
    NovaStor Nova BACKUP for Windows 7
    Over 1.5GB of freeware, shareware and public domain software

  • Temperature

    Operating: 41 to 107 deg. F / 5 to 42 deg. C
    Non-Operating: 40 to 149 deg. F / 4 to 65 deg. C

  • Dimensions (H x W x L)

    5.3 x 2.8 x 8.9" / 13.46 x 7.11 x 22.61cm

  • Weight

    2.4lbs / 1.09kg (without drives)

  • UPC Code

    812437022773

About OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual

FEATURED REVIEWS

Piece of mind and a great price and ease of use.

By John B.

Very easy setup and use. It's very quiet and a small footprint. I haven't had to restore anything yet so I can't comment on that function.

Awesome RAID system.

By Adrian B.

I had a friend recommended this to me and it works out perfectly for backing up all of my files.

Professional Grade Solution
• USB 3.0 and dual FireWire 800 connectivity
• Up to 12 TB storage
• Aluminum enclosure with low decibel fan
• Ships in RAID 0 for the fastest out-of-the-box performance
• Supports RAID 0, 1, Span and Independent configurations
• OWC 3 Year Limited Warranty

Speed, Security, Performance
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" 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 388MB/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, or, use it as a single span of the two drives or two independent disks.

Performance by design
Mercury Elite Pro Dual features both high speed USB 3.0 and dual FW800 ports to offer the connectivity and versatility to work with your current equipment set-up. A heat-dissipating, brushed-aluminum chassis with a variable-speed 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.

Support you can trust
Like all OWC products, Mercury Elite Pro is built to the highest standards from design to delivery. Each unit undergoes rigorous lab testing for exceptional performance and reliability. It's also always fully backed by a comprehensive warranty and their legendary US-based customer support team.

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What's in the box:

  • OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite Pro Dual 8TB 2x 3.5" Bay USB 3.0 RAID Solution
  • 24"/60.96cm USB 3.0 Cable (Standard-A to Standard-B)
  • 12"/30.48cm 1394B FireWire 800 Cable (9-Pin to 9-Pin)
  • External Power Supply and Power Cable
  • Utility Software Bundle
  • Assembly Manual & User Guide
  • OWC 3 Year Limited Warranty