OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite Pro Dual 2-Bay 8TB (2x4TB) USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Array with 3-Port Hub, Silver

Because the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 2-Bay 8TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Array with 3-Port Hub is designed to be the digital centerpiece of your workspace, it offers nearly limitless possibilities for enhancing your productivity. This sleek, modern storage solution is universally USB compatible, making it ideal for a wide range of workflows. Compact and ready for plug-and-play use, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is not only incredibly fast and versatile but also poised to become an essential component of your digital lifestyle.

Delivering over 1000MB/s (1GB/s) real-world data transfer speeds, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual allows 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, supporting high-speed storage with performance up to 1250MB/s, as well as connectivity for keyboards, mice, phones, and more. These USB Hub ports are backward compatible, fully powered, and designed to accommodate the accessories of today and tomorrow, ensuring maximum speed and power for all your devices.

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual supports charging, powering, and data syncing for mobile devices, tablets, cameras, headphones, and gaming devices. It includes all necessary cables for connecting to any computer or USB-equipped mobile device, and its whisper-quiet design ensures a distraction-free work environment. This versatile solution is perfect for high-demand production studios or home offices, seamlessly integrating into any workspace.

Equipped with two SSDs, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual offers multiple configuration options 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 needs. The OWC Dock Ejector software allows for safe dismounting of the Mercury Elite Pro Dual and any additional external drives with a single click, ensuring data integrity and preventing accidental data loss.

Compact and lightweight, measuring 5.8 inches high by 3.3 inches wide and weighing under four pounds with SSDs installed, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is easy to transport and saves valuable workspace. It connects to any Mac or PC with a USB port, offering universal compatibility with nearly all USB computers from the past decade to the latest models. For cross-platform work between Macs and PCs, OWC MacDrive software is available separately.

OWC products are renowned for their ease of use and reliability, and the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is no exception. It comes pre-formatted in the native HFS+ macOS and iPadOS file system, eliminating the need for reformatting. Simply plug the drive into your Mac or iPad, and you're ready to go.

To secure your workflow, OWC offers ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (available separately) that screw into the Mercury Elite Pro Dual housing, ensuring stable USB-C connections even in high-traffic environments. With included high-quality USB cables, you can start working immediately and hassle-free with any USB machine.