{"product_id":"owc-mercury-elite-pro-external-hdd-enclosure-4tb-to-24tb-storage-capacity","title":"OWC Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive HDD - 4TB to 24TB Storage Capacity","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOWC Mercury Elite Pro External Storage Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achieve real-world data transfer rates up to 283MB\/s, ensuring efficient handling of large files and seamless media playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid aluminum enclosure offers durability and effective heat dissipation, operating quietly without the need for a fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-Platform Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, as well as gaming consoles like PS4 and Xbox, and Smart TVs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackup Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Apple Time Machine and Windows File History for straightforward backup processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only need the enclosure without an HDD, you can buy it here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/owc-mercury-elite-pro-usb-3-2-5gb-s-external-storage-enclosure\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOWC Mercury Elite Pro USB 3.2 External Storage Enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 3-year OWC Limited Warranty, reflecting OWC's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) OWC Mercury Elite Pro External Storage Solution with HDD installed (see options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) USB\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e3.2 (5Gb\/s) Type-B to Type-A Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) External Power Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) UK Power Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro with USB 3.2 (5Gb\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/tech_center\/manuals\/mercury-elite-pro-usb-5g-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAssembly Manual \u0026amp; User Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro with USB 3.2 (5Gb\/s)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Year OWC Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive Bays:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 bay supporting: 3.5-inch SATA drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 4TB\/ 6TB\/ 8TB\/ 12TB\/ 16TB\/ 20TB\/24TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTotal Solution Cache Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 256 MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrive Mechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 2TB Seagate BarraCuda 7,200RPM Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlug and Play:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoot Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Mac only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive Format:\u003c\/b\u003e HFS+ for Mac systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows and Android users please consult \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/manuals\/owc-drive-setup-over-non-apple-platforms-support-article\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOWC Drive Setup for Windows, Chrome, and Android Platforms\u003c\/a\u003e for formatting instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRotational Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 7,200RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDevice Ports:\u003c\/b\u003e (1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eData Transfer Rate (Maximum):\u003c\/b\u003e USB 3.2 Gen 1 : Up to 5Gb\/s (or 625MB\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChipset \/ Controller:\u003c\/b\u003e Storage Controller: JMicron JMS-567\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContact Start Stops:\u003c\/b\u003e 300,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHost Interface Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e USB (USB-C or USB-A) or Thunderbolt (USB-C) port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDriver Required:\u003c\/b\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e macOS 10.6.8 or later required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExternal Power Adapter:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed an additional power supply? Secondary\/replacement power supplies are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAC Input:\u003c\/b\u003e 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 0.9A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDC Output:\u003c\/b\u003e +12V, 3A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecurity Slot:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Button:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower\/Activity LED:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 11.8 cm (4.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 19.5 cm (7.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 915.0 g (2.02 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/b\u003e cUL, PSE, CE, FCC, GS, NOM, S, CCC, BSMI, PSB, RCM, KCC, TUV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmbient Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating:\u003c\/b\u003e 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNon-Operating:\u003c\/b\u003e -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating:\u003c\/b\u003e -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNon-Operating:\u003c\/b\u003e -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating:\u003c\/b\u003e 8% to 90% non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNon-Operating:\u003c\/b\u003e 5% to 95% non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNoise:\u003c\/b\u003e Varies depending on drive mechanism installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C (USB or Thunderbolt) host connectivity requires a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/owc-usb-c-to-usb-a-usb-3-adapter-cable-usb-3-1-gen-1\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB-C to USB-A adapter\u003c\/a\u003e (available separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOWC Mercury Elite Pro External HDD Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMac Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with macOS systems from macOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and later, including the latest macOS versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, and Mac Studio models with USB-A or USB-C ports (\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/owc-usb-c-to-usb-a-usb-3-adapter-cable-usb-3-1-gen-1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evia adapter if required\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Apple Time Machine for automated backups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePC Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Windows systems starting from Windows 7 to the latest versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with any desktop or laptop equipped with USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 2.0 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Linux-based systems for versatile use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports gaming consoles like \u003cstrong\u003ePlayStation 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePlayStation 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eXbox One\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eXbox Series X|S\u003c\/strong\u003e for external game storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Smart TVs for media playback via USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal performance, ensure the connected system supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 for faster data transfer rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMac OS Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac OS X 10.5 Leopard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac OS X 10.7 Lion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOS X 10.9 Mavericks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOS X 10.10 Yosemite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOS X 10.11 El Capitan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10.12 Sierra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10.13 High Sierra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10.14 Mojave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10.15 Catalina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 11.x Big Sur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 12.x Monterey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 13.x Ventura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 14.x Sonoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 15.x Sequoia and newer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePC OS 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