OWC 8TB HDD Mercury Elite Pro Quad Four-Drive USB 3.2 External Storage Solution with SoftRAID
Overview
Expandable Storage for Secure, Professional Workflows
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad, a versatile external storage solution designed to elevate your workflow. With its high-speed USB-C connectivity, expansive capacity, and advanced SoftRAID software, this device empowers you to manage data effortlessly, ensuring both performance and peace of mind.
Unmatched Connectivity and Speed
The Mercury Elite Pro Quad features a USB-C interface delivering up to 1,014MB/s through USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) bandwidth. Compatible with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac or Windows PCs, it offers seamless integration into your setup. Whether you’re editing large video files or backing up critical data, the included USB-C cable ensures lightning-fast performance. For older systems, a USB-C to USB-A cable provides backward compatibility, making this storage solution accessible to all.
Flexible Storage for Every Need
With four universal drive bays supporting both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad offers immense storage potential. This flexibility allows you to customise your setup without compromising on capacity, ideal for photographers, videographers, or anyone managing and looking to future-proof large datasets.
Powerful SoftRAID for Data Security
Included with the Mercury Elite Pro Quad is SoftRAID, a leading software for creating and managing RAID configurations. Supporting RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0 (10), SoftRAID maximises performance and protects your data. Its predictive health monitoring alerts you to potential issues before they arise, while remote notifications keep you informed. With three years of SoftRAID Premium included, you gain access to a tool trusted by professionals worldwide, ensuring your data remains secure and accessible.
Designed for Professional Environments
The Mercury Elite Pro Quad features a heat-dissipating aluminium enclosure and a whisper-quiet fan, perfect for noise-sensitive studios or offices. Vibration-absorbing feet enhance stability, while front-facing LEDs provide instant drive activity updates. Security is paramount, with a front panel lock and a rear-mounted Kensington-compatible lock slot safeguarding your drives. Every unit undergoes OWC’s rigorous multi-hour burn-in testing, guaranteeing reliability from the moment you power it on.
- Boost your productivity with USB-C connectivity delivering up to 1,014MB/s, allowing rapid file transfers and seamless editing of large video or data projects
- Adapt your storage effortlessly with four universal bays supporting 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, giving you the freedom to scale capacity as your creative needs grow
- Safeguard your critical data with SoftRAID’s advanced RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 configurations, ensuring robust protection against drive failures
- Stay ahead of issues with SoftRAID’s predictive health monitoring, which alerts you remotely to potential disk problems before they disrupt your work
- Work in peace with the whisper-quiet aluminium enclosure and vibration-absorbing feet, ideal for noise-sensitive environments like studios or offices
- Trust in lasting reliability, as each unit undergoes OWC’s multi-hour burn-in testing to ensure flawless performance from day one
- Secure your investment with a front panel lock and Kensington-compatible slot, protecting your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives from unauthorised access
- Enjoy seamless compatibility with Mac and PC, using the included USB-C cable or USB-C to USB-A adapter for legacy systems, simplifying your setup
- Benefit from three years of SoftRAID Premium, offering professional-grade RAID management to keep your data organised and accessible
Video
Make drive juggling a thing of the past. The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad was created with four drive bays to provide massive amounts of storage from a single USB-C connection along with RAID configuration flexibility.
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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- 8.0TB
- Total Solution Cache Size
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- 1024 MB
- Standard Mechanism
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- 4 x 2.0TB Western Digital WD Blue 7,200RPM Hard Disk Drive with 256 MB cache
- Hot Swap Support
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- Yes
- Chipset
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- USB 3.1 Gen 2: 1 x Via Labs VLI-822
- SATA: 4 x ASMedia ASM-235CM
- Drive Interface
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- SATA
- Rotational Speed
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- 7,200RPM
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
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- USB 3.2 Gen 2 : up to 10 Gb/s (or 1250 MB/s)
- Plug and Play
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- Yes
- RAID Capable
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- Yes
- Default RAID Level
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- RAID 5
- RAID Levels Supported
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- RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, RAID 0+1, RAID 4, RAID 5
- RAID Features
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- Software RAID
- Mac OS Compatibility
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- 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
- 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 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 11
- Host Port Requirements
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- USB (USB-C or USB-A) or Thunderbolt (USB-C) port
- Other Requirements
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- SoftRAID XT works with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 10x are currently Mac only at this time
- Power Supply
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- Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- AC Input
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- 100-240V, 50-60Hz
- DC Output
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- +12V, 10A
- Wattage
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- 120W
- External Power Adapter
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- No
- Number of Bays
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- 4
- Device Ports
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- 1 x host port - USB 3.2 Gen 2 type-C up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- Cooling
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- 1 x 92mm temperature-controlled cooling fan
- Certifications
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- CE, FCC
- Dimensions
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- H: 185 x L: 240 x W: 135 mm
- Weight
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- 3600 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad External Storage Solution
- 1 x 1.0 m USB-C to USB-C Cable
- 1 x 1.0 m USB-C to USB-A Cable
- 1 x External Power Cable
- 2 x Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Assembly Manual & User Guide
- 1 x 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access
- 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID
Warranty
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCMEQCTSRT08