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OWC Mercury Elite Pro External Storage Solution
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro is a versatile external storage solution designed to meet the demands of creative professionals, small businesses, and home users. With capacities ranging from 2TB to 20TB, it provides ample space for backups, multimedia storage, and expansive data libraries.
Key Features:
- High-Speed Performance: Achieve real-world data transfer rates up to 283MB/s, ensuring efficient handling of large files and seamless media playback.
- Robust Build: The solid aluminum enclosure offers durability and effective heat dissipation, operating quietly without the need for a fan.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Fully compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, as well as gaming consoles like PS4 and Xbox, and Smart TVs.
- Comprehensive Connectivity: Features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, providing reliable and fast connections. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for older systems, ensuring broad device support.
- Backup Ready: Supports Apple Time Machine and Windows File History for straightforward backup processes.
Warranty:
Includes a 3-year OWC Limited Warranty, reflecting OWC's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
What's Included:
- (1) OWC Mercury Elite Pro External Storage Solution
- (1) USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-B to Type-A Cable
- (1) External Power Supply
- (1) US Power Cable
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s)
- (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s)
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro combines performance, reliability, and flexibility with extensive connectivity options, making it an ideal choice for those seeking dependable external storage solutions.
- Drive Bays: 1 bay supporting: 3.5-inch SATA drives
- Capacity: 2.0TB
- Total Solution Cache Size: 256 MB
- Drive Mechanism:
- (1) 2TB Seagate BarraCuda 7,200RPM Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
- Plug and Play: Yes
- Boot Support: Mac only
- Drive Format: HFS+ for Mac systems
- Windows and Android users please consult OWC Drive Setup for Windows, Chrome, and Android Platforms for formatting instructions.
- Rotational Speed: 7,200RPM
- Storage Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Device Ports: (1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Port
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): USB 3.2 Gen 1 : Up to 5Gb/s (or 625MB/s)
- Chipset / Controller: Storage Controller: JMicron JMS-567
- Contact Start Stops: 300,000
- Host Interface Requirements: USB (USB-C or USB-A) or Thunderbolt (USB-C) port
- Driver Required: No
- Other Requirements: macOS 10.6.8 or later required
- External Power Adapter: Yes
- Power Supply: External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available.
- AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 0.9A
- DC Output: +12V, 3A
- Security Slot: Yes
- Power Button: Yes
- Power/Activity LED: Yes
- Housing Color: Silver
- Housing Material: Aluminum
- Dimensions:
- Height: 11.8 cm (4.6 in)
- Length: 19.5 cm (7.7 in)
- Width: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
- Weight: 915.0 g (2.02 lbs)
- Certifications: cUL, PSE, CE, FCC, GS, NOM, S, CCC, BSMI, PSB, RCM, KCC, TUV
- Ambient Temperature:
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
- Altitude:
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
- Humidity:
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Noise: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Note:
- USB-C (USB or Thunderbolt) host connectivity requires a USB-C to USB-A adapter (available separately).
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro External HDD Enclosure is compatible with a broad range of Mac and PC systems due to its USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Here's the compatibility breakdown:
Mac Compatibility:
- Fully compatible with macOS systems from macOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and later, including the latest macOS versions.
- Ideal for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, and Mac Studio models with USB-A or USB-C ports (via adapter if required).
- Compatible with Apple Time Machine for automated backups.
PC Compatibility:
- Supports Windows systems starting from Windows 7 to the latest versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Works with any desktop or laptop equipped with USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 2.0 ports.
Other Devices:
- Compatible with Linux-based systems for versatile use.
- Supports gaming consoles like PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S for external game storage.
- Works with Smart TVs for media playback via USB.
For optimal performance, ensure the connected system supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 for faster data transfer rates.
- Mac OS Compatibility:
- Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
- 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
- PC OS Compatibility:
- 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 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11