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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
32TB
1024MB
2x 16TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 7,200RPM Enterprise Class Hard Disk Drive with 512 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)
6.17 lbs (2.8kg)
810586035552
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.
When it comes to optimizing your digital workspace, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 2-Bay 32TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Array with 3-Port Hub in Silver stands out as a versatile and high-performance solution. This sleek and modern device is designed to seamlessly integrate into any environment, from high-demand production studios to home offices, offering nearly limitless options for your workflow.
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual is universally USB compatible, making it an ideal choice for diverse workflows. With its plug-and-play readiness, this compact powerhouse delivers over 1000MB/s (1GB/s) real-world data transfer speeds, allowing you to transfer an entire DVD in less than 5 seconds or 1,000 photos in just 2 seconds. Such impressive performance is perfect for tasks like backup, photography, audio production, virtual machines, and video editing.
Equipped with a rear-side hub featuring three USB ports, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual allows you to connect high-speed storage devices with performance up to 1250MB/s, as well as peripherals like keyboards, mice, and phones. 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 devices. Whether you're charging, powering, or syncing data with mobile devices, tablets, cameras, headphones, or gaming devices, this hub has you covered.
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual includes all necessary cables for seamless connectivity to any computer or USB-equipped mobile device. Its whisper-quiet design ensures a distraction-free work environment, making it the ultimate do-it-all solution that puts you in control of your desktop.
This dual-drive solution comes pre-installed with two SSDs, but it also offers the flexibility to configure with your choice of 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SSDs or HDDs. The built-in hardware RAID provides enhanced data protection or maximum throughput, catering to your specific needs.
For added convenience, the OWC Dock Ejector software allows you to safely dismount the Mercury Elite Pro Dual and any additional external drives with a single click, ensuring all data is securely written before unmounting to prevent accidental data loss or corruption.
Compact and portable, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual measures 5.8 inches high by 3.3 inches wide and weighs under four pounds with SSDs installed, making it easy to transport and leaving you with more workspace. It connects 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. Additionally, you can work cross-platform with Macs and PCs using the OWC MacDrive software (available separately).
OWC products are renowned for their "It Just Works" ease-of-use and reliability. The Mercury Elite Pro Dual comes formatted in the native HFS+ macOS and iPadOS file system, eliminating the need for reformatting and allowing you to start working right out of the box.
To secure your workflow, consider the OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (available separately), which screw into the Mercury Elite Pro Dual housing to secure your USB-C connections, providing peace of mind even in high-traffic environments. With included high-quality USB connecting cables, you can begin working immediately and hassle-free with any USB machine.
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