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2017-03-01T10:31:03
I have bought several variations on this drive over the years, and I've always been impressed. This time, I wanted a fast, reliable, large-capacity work-horse to serve as a redundant back-up drive. I didn't have to think twice about what I would order. This is a great drive.
WARREN H.
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Silver
Aluminum
2 bays supporting: 2.5" SATA drives, 3.5" SATA drives
12TB
512MB
2x 6TB Toshiba MG08ADA Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Class Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
Yes
Independent volumes bootable in macOS
Yes
RAID 0
RAID 1
SPAN
JBOD
Hardware RAID
1x Host Port - USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
USB 3.2 Gen 2 : Up to 10Gb/s (or 1250MB/s)
SATA/RAID Controller: 1x Asmedia ASM-1352R
USB Hub: 1x Genesys Logic GL-3590
This device will connect at the maximum speed supported by your computer:
Most Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) equipped computers (2016 or later) - 10Gb/s (1250MB/s)
Most USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-A or USB-C) equipped computers (2015 and earlier) - 5Gb/s (600MB/s)
Most USB 2.0 equipped computers (2011 and earlier) - 480MB/s
Supports Chromebook, tablet, or phone with a USB-C port
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
OS X 10.9 Mavericks
OS X 10.10 Yosemite
OS X 10.11 El Capitan
macOS 10.12 Sierra
macOS 10.13 High Sierra
macOS 10.14 Mojave
macOS 10.15 Catalina
macOS 11.x Big Sur
macOS 12.x Monterey
macOS 13.x Ventura
macOS 14.x Sonoma
macOS 15.x Sequoia
Windows 7 32-bit Edition
Windows 7 64-bit Edition
Windows Home Server 2011
Windows 8 32-bit Edition
Windows 8 64-bit Edition
Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 10 32-bit Edition
Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2022
Windows 11
Yes
iPadOS 13
iPadOS 14
iPadOS 13
iPadOS 14
iPadOS 15
iPadOS 16
iPadOS 17
iPadOS 18
Android 10.x
Android 11.x
Android 12.x
Android 13.x
Chrome OS
No
Yes
External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2A
+12V, 6A
72W
1x 60mm 2,500RPM cooling fan
Yes
Yes
CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
Operating: 41 Degree F to 95 Degree F (5 Degree C to 35 Degree C)
Non-Operating: -4 Degree F to 140 Degree F (-20 Degree C to 60 Degree C)
Operating: -1,000 to 10,000' (-304.8 to 3,048.0m)
Non-Operating: -1,000 to 40,000' (-304.8 to 12,192.0m)
Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
9.4 x 3.3 x 5.8" (23.9 x 8.5 x 14.7cm)
6.22 lbs (2.8kg)
810586035514
Steady and Reliable -- and not expensive!
By WARREN H.
I have bought several variations on this drive over the years, and I've always been impressed. This time, I wanted a fast, reliable, large-capacity work-horse to serve as a redundant back-up drive. I didn't have to think twice about what I would order. This is a great drive.
Overhaul your digital workspace with the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 2-Bay 12TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Array with 3-Port Hub in sleek silver. This cutting-edge storage solution is designed to be the centerpiece of your digital lifestyle, offering unparalleled versatility and performance. Universally USB compatible, it seamlessly integrates into diverse workflows, making it an ideal choice for both professional studios and home offices.
Experience blazing-fast data transfer speeds of over 1000MB/s (1GB/s), allowing you to transfer an entire DVD in under 5 seconds or 1,000 photos in just 2 seconds. This high-performance capability is perfect for tasks such as backup, photography, audio production, virtual machines, and video editing. The rear-side hub features three USB ports, delivering performance of up to 1250MB/s, enabling you to connect a wide range of high-speed storage devices, keyboards, mice, phones, and more. These ports are backward compatible, fully powered, and designed to support the accessories of today and tomorrow, ensuring maximum speed and power for all your peripherals.
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual is equipped with two SSDs, but offers flexibility for future upgrades with your choice of 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SSDs or HDDs. Its built-in hardware RAID provides enhanced data protection or maximum throughput, catering to your specific storage needs. The included OWC Dock Ejector software allows for safe, single-click dismounting of the Mercury Elite Pro Dual and any additional external drives, safeguarding against accidental data loss or corruption.
Compact and portable, this device measures 5.8 inches high by 3.3 inches wide and weighs under four pounds with SSDs installed, making it easy to transport and saving valuable workspace. It connects effortlessly to any Mac or PC with an available USB port, offering universal compatibility with nearly all USB computers from the past decade to the latest models. For cross-platform functionality, OWC MacDrive software (available separately) enables seamless operation between Macs and PCs.
Pre-formatted in the native HFS+ macOS and iPadOS file system, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is ready to use right out of the box, eliminating the need for reformatting. Enhance your workflow security with OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (available separately), which secure your USB-C connections against accidental disconnections, even in high-traffic environments.
Included high-quality USB connecting cables ensure you can start working immediately with any USB machine, making the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual a hassle-free, reliable solution for all your storage needs.
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