Overview
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual: High-Speed Storage Meets Seamless Connectivity
Elevate your digital workflow with the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual, an ultra-fast external storage solution with a built-in three-port USB hub. Designed for professionals and creatives, this sleek device ensures top-tier performance, versatile connectivity, and reliability, making it an essential addition to your workspace.The Mercury Elite Pro Dual is here to simplify your data management and boost productivity.
Exceptional Performance and Versatility
With data transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual offers remarkable performance, ensuring your work flows seamlessly. Whether you’re editing high-resolution video, running complex applications, or storing vast libraries of data, this solution handles it all with ease. The three-port USB hub allows you to connect additional peripherals such as keyboards, cameras, or tablets, making this device the ultimate productivity centre for your workspace.
Universal Compatibility
Designed to work with any USB-equipped Mac, PC, or mobile device, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual ensures that your digital tools remain interconnected, no matter the platform. Its plug-and-play functionality means there’s no need for additional drivers or software—simply connect the device, and you're ready to go. The device is also compatible with iPad Pro, gaming consoles, and a range of other external devices, making it a versatile choice for both professional and personal use.
Customisable RAID Options for Your Needs
Take control of your data management with the Mercury Elite Pro Dual’s optional hardware RAID settings. Choose between RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN, or Independent modes to optimise performance and data protection according to your specific requirements. Whether you prioritise speed or security, this flexible system adapts to your needs, giving you peace of mind and enhanced efficiency.
Practical, Compact Design
Despite its powerful performance, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual maintains a space-saving design allowing for easy portability, whether you’re working in a static office or need to take your setup on the road. With its whisper-quiet operation, this storage solution blends seamlessly into any environment, so you can focus on your work without distractions.
Safeguard Your Data with One-Click Ejection
Safely eject your drives with ease using the OWC Dock Ejector software. With just one click, you can safely dismount the Mercury Elite Pro Dual and any connected drives, ensuring no data loss or corruption occurs during the process. This feature gives you confidence when disconnecting or taking your drives on the go, protecting your valuable files and maintaining workflow integrity.
Plug-and-Play Convenience
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual comes pre-formatted in the HFS+ macOS and iPadOS file systems, ensuring compatibility right out of the box. There’s no need for reformatting or additional software—just connect the device to your Mac or iPad and start working. It truly is a solution that ‘just works.’
Secure Your Setup with OWC ClingOn Cable Stabilisers
In dynamic workspaces, cables are often subject to bumps and tangles. To keep your setup stable and secure, consider adding OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilisers (sold separately). These stabilisers attach to the Mercury Elite Pro Dual, ensuring your connections remain secure and your workflow uninterrupted, even in high-traffic environments.
- Optimised for high-demand applications, this storage solution is ideal for video editing, graphic design, and other intensive workflows
- Unlock lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s, enhancing your workflow and reducing downtime
- Enjoy seamless connectivity with a universal USB 3.2 interface, ensuring compatibility with any USB-equipped Mac, PC, or mobile device
- Customise your storage solution with advanced hardware RAID options, including RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN, and Independent modes, for optimal performance and data protection
- Experience plug-and-play convenience with no drivers needed, allowing you to start working immediately without any setup hassle
- Maximise your workspace with a compact and portable design, offering you flexibility to take your storage solution on the go
- Safely eject your drives with one-click ease using the OWC Dock Ejector software, preventing accidental data loss and ensuring data integrity
- Effortlessly connect additional peripherals such as cameras, audio mixers, and mobile devices with the built-in 3-port USB hub for enhanced productivity
Video
Dual-drive hardware RAID storage solution with USB hub offers file and footage storage, accessory connectivity, and device charging to home offices, small businesses, and creative pros.
Compatibility
Compatible with the devices listed below.
MacBook
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
Mac Pro
iMac
Mac mini
Mac Studio
iMac Pro
Specifications
- Total Capacity
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- 24.0TB
- Total Solution Cache Size
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- 1024 MB
- Drive Mechanism
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- 2 x 12.0TB Toshiba MG09ACA Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive with 512 MB cache
- Drive Bays
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- 2 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, 3.5-inch SATA SSDs
- Hot Plug Support
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- Yes
- Boot Support
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- Independent volumes bootable in macOS
- RAID Capable
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- Yes
- RAID Levels Supported
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- RAID 0, RAID 1,SPAN, JBOD
- RAID Features
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- Hardware RAID
- Device Ports
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- 1 x host port - USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
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- USB 3.2 Gen 2: up to 10Gb/s (or 1250MB/s)
- Chipset
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- SATA/RAID controller: 1 x Asmedia ASM-1352R
- USB hub: 1 x Genesys Logic GL-3590
- Host Interface Requirements
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- This device will connect at the maximum speed supported by your computer
- Most Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) equipped computers (2016 or later) - 10Gb/s (1250MB/s)
- Most USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-A or USB-C) equipped computers (2015 and earlier) - 5Gb/s (600MB/s)
- Most USB 2.0 equipped computers (2011 and earlier) - 480MB/s
- Supports Chromebook, tablet, or phone with a USB-C port
- Mac OS Compatibility
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- 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
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- 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 Server 2012 R2
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
- Linux Compatibility
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- iPadOS 13
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
- iPadOS 18
- Android 10.x
- Android 11.x
- Android 12.x
- Android 13.x
- Android 14.x
- Android 15.x
- Other OS Compatibility
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- Chrome OS
- Driver Required
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- No
- External Power Adapter
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- Yes
- Power Supply
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- External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- AC Input
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- 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A
- DC Output
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- +12V, 6A
- Wattage
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- 72W
- Cooling
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- 1 x 60mm 2,500RPM cooling fan
- Certifications
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- CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI
- Dimensions
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- H: 147 x L: 239 x W: 85 mm
- Weight
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- 2900 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub External Storage Solution
- 1 x External Power Supply
- 1 x US Power Cable
- 1 x 1.0 m USB-C Cable
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Assembly Manual & User Guide
Warranty
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCMEDCH7T24