Overview
Dependable Storage for Your Most Demanding Projects
Discover the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini, a high-performance, portable RAID storage solution designed to transform how you manage and store data. With high storage capacity and USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) connectivity, this compact, bus-powered device delivers exceptional speed and reliability, making it an essential tool for professionals and creatives on the move.
Unmatched Speed and Versatility
Experience blazing-fast data transfer speeds of up to 989MB/s with RAID 0, perfect for handling large media files or demanding workflows. The Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini offers four user-selectable RAID modes: RAID 0 for maximum speed, RAID 1 for data redundancy, SPAN, or Independent, allowing you to tailor performance to your needs. Whether you’re editing high-resolution videos or safeguarding critical data, this drive adapts effortlessly to your requirements, ensuring seamless productivity wherever you are.
Portable Power, Built for Your Lifestyle
Designed for portability, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini is bus-powered, eliminating the need for external power sources. Its sleek, rugged aluminium chassis provides robust protection while maintaining near-silent, fanless cooling. Compact and lightweight, it slips easily into your laptop bag, making it the ideal companion for travel, remote work, or on-location projects. Stay productive without being tethered to a power outlet.
Reliability You Can Depend On
Built to the highest standards, this storage solution is rigorously tested for durability and performance. The Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini is pre-formatted with Apple’s APFS file system, ensuring instant compatibility with macOS and iPadOS devices. Plug it in and start working immediately. No reformatting or setup hassles.
Flexible Connectivity for Every Device
With both USB-C and USB-A connectivity options, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini connects effortlessly to a wide range of devices, from modern MacBooks to legacy systems. This versatility ensures you’re always ready to work, no matter the setup. Whether you’re a photographer, videographer, or business professional, this drive enhances your workflow with its adaptability and high-speed performance.
- Boost your efficiency with lightning-fast data transfers up to 989MB/s, enabling you to edit and manage large media files in record time
- Work anywhere with a bus-powered, compact design that fits effortlessly into your laptop bag, freeing you from the constraints of power outlets
- Customise your storage with flexible RAID options, giving you the power to prioritise speed or data security to match your unique needs
- Enjoy peace of mind with a rugged, fanless aluminium chassis that keeps your data safe and your workspace quiet, no matter where you are
- Connect seamlessly to any device with USB-C and USB-A compatibility, ensuring you’re always ready to tackle projects on any system
- Start instantly with pre-formatted APFS compatibility for macOS and iPadOS, eliminating setup hassles and letting you focus on your work
Compatibility
Compatible with the devices listed below.
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
Mac Pro
iMac
Mac mini
Mac Studio
iMac Pro
Specifications
- Drive Bays
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- 2 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs
- Supports drives up to 12.5 mm in height
- Total Capacity
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- 7680GB useable capacity
- Total capacity: 8192GB
- 512GB allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
- Drive Mechanism
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- 2 x 4.0TB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G 2.5-inch 7mm SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid-State Drive
- Boot Support
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- Mac only
- Storage Interface
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- SATA
- RAID Capable
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- Yes
- Default RAID Level
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- RAID 0
- RAID Levels Supported
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- RAID 0, 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
- Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
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- USB 3.2 Gen 2: up to 10Gb/s (or 1250MB/s)
- Chipset / Controller
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- ASMedia ASM1352
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
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- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Contact Start Stops
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- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Host Interface Requirements
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- USB-A or 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 8 32-bit Edition
- Windows 8 64-bit Edition
- Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
- Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
- Mobile OS Compatibility
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- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 17
- iPadOS 18
- Driver Required
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- No
- External Power Adapter
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- Optional
- Power Supply
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- Bus-powered (optional AC adapter) universal auto-switching
- AC Input
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- 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
- DC Output
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- +12V, 3A
- Dimensions
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- H: 28 x L: 144 x W: 154 mm
- Weight
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- 964 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini
- 1 x 0.5 m USB-C Cable
- 1 x 0.5 m USB-A to USB-C Adapter Cable
- 1 x External Power Supply and Power Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini
Warranty
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCMEMDC2SSD8.0