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OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro 120GB SSD Storage, FireWire 800/400, USB 3.0/2.0
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OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro 120GB 2.5" External SSD Oxford Portable Bus-Powered Multi-Interface Storage Solution, FireWire 800/400 and USB 3.0/2.0, 500MB/sec USB 3.0 Transfer Rate

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2019-03-27T08:33:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Great enclosure!!!

I have a bunch of these enclosures and they're great. Easy to install a drive into and very durable and well made. I'm a big fan of OWC products. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I wish the USB port felt more solid with a cable plugged into it. I haven't had any problems with the port, however. Also, I've had more than one cable (included) go bad. I would get an error saying that I didn't eject the drive properly. I switched to a different cable and have had no issues. I will definitely be buying more of these as needed.

keith j.

2018-02-21T09:06:14

Rated 5 out of 5

satisfied customer

Easy to insert drive. Sturdy build. Clear instructions.

PETER B.

2017-10-18T07:45:44

Rated 5 out of 5

So far, so good.

top of the line portable SSD from OWC. Multiple ports ensure access to your drive if one of them gets bent or something like that. fast as hell. had it for a few weeks now.

DYLAN H.

OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro Specifications

  • Bus Interface

    FireWire 1394B (IEE1394A/B/iLink Compliant), 2 9-Pin (powered) ports, backwards compatible with FireWire 400 (9-Pin to 6-Pin Cable) - requires FireWire 800 to 400 Cable/Adapter for use with 1394A Interface
    USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1 Backwards compatible 9 pin mini "B" port

  • Cables

    All cables included. The USB cable connects to systems with USB, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0. No additional USB cable is needed to connect the drive

  • Interface (Chipset)

    USB 3.1 gen 1 (ASMedia ASM1153E)
    FireWire 800 (JMicron JMB355)

  • Standard Mechanism

    120GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD

  • Drive Interface

    SATA (Serial ATA)

  • Port Configuration

    FireWire 800 - (2) 9 pin powered ports
    USB 3.0 - (1) 9 pin mini B port

  • Maximum Data Transfer Rate

    FireWire 800 - 100MB/sec
    FireWire 400 - 50MB/sec
    USB 3.0 - 500MB/sec
    USB 2.0 - 60MB/sec
    USB 1.1 - 1.5MB/sec

  • Port/Interface Bootability

    FireWire 800: Supported on Macs and PC's meeting minimum requirements
    FireWire 400: Supported on Macs and PC's meeting minimum requirements
    USB 3.0: Supported on Macs and PC's meeting minimum requirements
    USB 2.0: Supported on Macs and PC's meeting minimum requirements

  • Format

    Included Drive Guide Software will format drive for either OS X, or Windows

  • Macintosh System Requirements

    Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 compatible, OS X 10.1.x and later. (10.2 or later required for FW800 and USB 3.0)
    FireWire 800: Macintosh with FireWire 800 interface, either built in or via PCI FireWire 800 card
    FireWire 400: Macintosh with FireWire 400 interface, either built in or via PCI FireWire 400 card
    USB 3.0: Macintosh with USB 3.0 interface, either built in or via PCI USB 3.0 card
    USB 2.0: Macintosh with USB 2.0 interface, either built in or via PCI USB 2.0 card

  • Windows System Requirements

    FireWire 800: PC with FireWire 800 interface, either built in or via PCI FireWire 800 card
    FireWire 400: PC with FireWire 400 interface, either built in or via PCI FireWire 400 card
    USB 3.0: PC with USB 3.0 interface, either built in or via PCI USB 3.0 card
    USB 2.0: PC with USB 2.0 interface, either built in or via PCI USB 2.0 card

  • Linux Requirements

    Linux compatible via supported USB and FireWire interfaces

  • Power Supply

    Bus Power via FireWire 800 supported on all models equipped with an available FireWire 800 port either factory stock or via add on FireWire 800 PCI Card
    Bus Power via FireWire 400 on all models made in 2001 or later via Factory ports or any model with add on FireWire 400 PCI Card
    Bus power via USB on most computers with factory installed USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port

  • Software Included

    Intech Hard Disk SpeedTools Utilities OEM (For Mac OS 8.6 - X only)
    ProSoft Engineering Data Backup for Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
    NovaStor NovaBACKUP for Windows 2000 or later
    Over 1.5GB of Freeware, Shareware, Public domain software installed

  • Temperature

    Operating: 0 to 70 deg. C (32 to 158 deg. F
    Non-Operating: -40 to -85 deg. C (-40 to -121 deg. F)

  • Relative Humidity

    Operating: 8% - 90% RH (Non-condensing)
    Non-Operating: 5% - 95% RH (Non-condensing)

  • Shock

    Operating: 1500G 0.5mS
    Non-Operating: 1500G 0.5mS

  • Vibration

    Operating: 16G (16-1600Hz)
    Non-Operating: 16G (16-1600Hz)

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    External Case: 3.5 x 5.5 x 1" (88.90 x 139.70 x 25.40mm)

  • Weight

    Enclosure: 0.61lbs (0.27kg) (no accessories)

  • UPC Code

    794504325652

About OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro

FEATURED REVIEWS

satisfied customer

By PETER B.

Easy to insert drive. Sturdy build. Clear instructions.

So far, so good.

By DYLAN H.

top of the line portable SSD from OWC. Multiple ports ensure access to your drive if one of them gets bent or something like that. fast as hell. had it for a few weeks now.

The OWC Mercury On-The-Go USB 3.0 & 2.0 / FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 Backwards Compatible) Storage Solution provides maximum storage in an ultra-portable, totally bus powered design!

Outstanding Features
Built with the fastest and most reliable Solid State Drive on the market today. The Mercury Electra 6G SSD line features industry leading SandForce DuraClass Technologies:

• DuraWrite extends the endurance of your Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Intelligent Block Management & Wear Leveling automatically distributes data evenly across the entire SSD
• Intelligent Read Disturb Management spreads the active read/write across the flash components eliminating data corruption caused by constant use
• Intelligent "Recycling" for advanced free space management gradually re-writes data across the SSD over time to ensure data never gets corrupted
• RAISE (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements) protects the data on your drive similar to having a RAID setup
• Best-in-Class ECC Protection for longest data retention and drive life

Compact and Versatile
If you're looking for one of the most compatible mass storage solutions made, look no further! The OWC Mercury On-The-Go drive is all you'll need! Packing a one-two punch of super-fast USB 3.0 and FireWire 800, the OWC Mercury On-The-Go has what it takes to truly work cross platform. The Mercury On-The-Go Pro is bus-powered, so it doesn't require an AC adapter!

Cool and Silent
The OWC Mercury On-The-Go's fanless design offers near silent operation while still keeping your drive cool. The built-in aluminum heatsink underneath the drive and pass-through cooling vents on the top of the case work in tandem to provide optimum results.

Fast and Reliable
The OWC Mercury On-The-Go uses the latest Oxford and ASMedia chipset for both USB 3.0 and FireWire 800. Designed to work with SATA hard drives and SSDs, this chipset is the latest evolution for the best performance on the market.

Includes the Powerful SpeedTools Utility Suite for Mac
The comprehensive Mac utility used by professionals for accurate Mac diagnosis and maintenance.

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What's in the box:

  • Other World Computing Mercury On-The-Go Pro 120GB 2.5" External SSD Oxford Portable Bus-Powered Mult
  • 15" High-Quality Double Shielded FireWire 800 Connecting Cable (9-Pin Cable)
  • 16" High-Quality Double Shielded USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 Certified Connecting Cable
  • Carrying Case
  • Complimentary Level 1 Data Recovery
  • Assembly Manual & User Guide
  • Other World Computing 3 Year Limited Warranty