OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual-Bay Thunderbolt Enclosure – For 2.5" & 3.5" NVMe U.2 SSDs and Adapters, With/Without SoftRAID

• Drive Bays: 2 bays supporting:
• 2.5-inch U.2 drives
• 3.5-inch U.2 drives
• M.2 drives (with M.2 to U.2 adapter)
• Hot Plug Support: Yes
• Boot Support: Independent volumes bootable in macOS. Boot Camp is not supported.
• RAID Capable: Yes
• RAID Levels Supported:
• RAID 0
• RAID 1
• JBOD
• RAID 4
• RAID 5
• RAID 0+1
• RAID Features: Software RAID
• Power Delivery: Two Thunderbolt 3 ports (15W each)
• Device Ports:
• (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s)
• (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
• Display Support:
• Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz
• or one 4K display @ 60Hz
• or one 4K display @ 30Hz
• Display Support by Port: Thunderbolt 3:
• Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display
• 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
• Data Transfer Rate (Maximum): Thunderbolt 3: Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
• Chipset / Controller: Thunderbolt 3: Intel JHL6540
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
• Contact Start Stops: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
• Host Interface Requirements: Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt 1)

• Driver Required: No
• Other Requirements: Requires 2.5 or 3.5 inch NVMe U.2 SSDs or U.2 adapters using the same form factors.
• External Power Adapter: Yes
• Power Supply:
• External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
• AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
• DC Output: +12V, 10A
• Wattage: 120W
• Cooling: (1) 60mm 3,000RPM cooling fan
• Security Slot: Yes
• Power/Activity LED: Yes
• Housing Color: Black
• Housing Material: Aluminum
• Dimensions:
• Height: 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
• Length: 23.9 cm (9.4 in)
• Width: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
• Certifications:
• BSMI
• CE
• FCC
• RCM
• VCCI
• 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: 32.4dB

Notes:

• Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (available separately). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
• M.2 drives are also supported with M.2 to U.2 adapter such as the: OWC U2 Shuttle and OWC U2 ShuttleOne (available separately).
• Some Windows PC manufacturers use PCIe resource-limited designs which may be incompatible with switch-based PCIe devices (such as OWC U2 Shuttle) in select configurations. Please contact OWC support if you experience this limitation.

• Mac OS Compatibility:
• 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 10 64-bit Edition
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows 11
• Device Compatibility:
• Mac Devices:
• MacBook Pro (2016 and later): Ideal for professional workflows needing high-speed storage solutions.
• MacBook Air (2018 and later): Perfect for lightweight, portable data management.
• iMac (2017 and later): Supports seamless integration for desktop workflows.
• Mac Mini (2018 and later): Enhances connectivity and expands storage for compact systems.
• Mac Studio and Mac Pro: Ideal for professionals requiring high-capacity, high-performance storage.
• Windows Devices:
• Any PC or laptop with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or USB-C connectivity.
• Ideal for gaming PCs, video editing rigs, and professional workstations.
• Other Devices:
• USB-C and USB4 Laptops/Tablets: Compatible with USB4 and USB-C-enabled devices for flexible usage.
• Thunderbolt Displays and Accessories: Works with monitors and accessories supporting Thunderbolt or USB-C.
• Drive Compatibility: Compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch NVMe U.2 SSDs. Supports U.2 adapters for additional flexibility.

Important Note: To fully utilize the advanced features of the enclosure (like SoftRAID), ensure your system supports Thunderbolt and RAID configurations.

This broad compatibility makes the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual an excellent choice for professionals using various devices across different platforms.