OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini Enclosure for 2.5" Drives (Bus Powered with USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance)
Overview
Unleash Lightning-Speed Performance with OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Mini
Portability Meets Power
Introducing the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini—your ultimate companion for on-the-go data management. This state-of-the-art portable RAID enclosure not only boasts dual-drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) capabilities but is also conveniently bus-powered. It's specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of professionals handling rich media content, ensuring you never compromise on speed or flexibility, wherever your work takes you.
Customisable RAID for Enhanced Data Integrity
With user-selectable RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini adapts to your needs seamlessly. Opt for RAID 0 to achieve breathtaking data transfer speeds of up to 989MB/s, ideal for video editing and large-scale projects that require rapid access to large files. Alternatively, RAID 1 offers superior data redundancy, mirroring your data across disks for greater peace of mind.
Durability That Travels With You
Encased in a rugged aluminium chassis, this enclosure ensures optimal heat dissipation and noise reduction, all in a fan-less design. Its compact, slimline structure slips easily into your laptop bag or carrying case, making it the quintessential choice for creative professionals on the move. Plus, being fully bus-powered, it eliminates the need for external power sources, allowing you to set up an efficient workspace anywhere.
Reliability You Can Trust
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini is crafted to the highest quality standards, undergoing rigorous testing to ensure unmatched reliability and performance. Supported by OWC's 1-year limited warranty and award-winning technical support, you have access to immediate help whenever you need it, ensuring your setup always runs smoothly.
- Experience unprecedented data speeds up to 989MB/s on the go
- Seamless data mirroring with RAID 1 ensures your work is always safe
- Bus-powered portability means no external power needed
- Compact and lightweight design fits in any travel bag
- Aluminium chassis protects against on-the-road wear and tear
- Fan-less cooling keeps the drive operational silently
- Plug and Play with multiple platforms for instant access
- Swift setup with no drivers needed saves time and hassle
- 1-year warranty provides peace of mind and reliability
- 24/7 customer support keeps your projects on track
- Invest in robust data management for an efficient workflow
Compatibility
Compatible with the devices listed below.
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
iMac
Mac mini
Specifications
- Software Requirements
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OS (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
- OS X 10.7 or later
- Windows 7 or later
- Chrome OS
- macOS 10.12 or later and Thundebolt 3 interface
- Windows 8.1 or later
- Chrome OS
- Driver not required for OS X
- Driver not required for Windows
- Driver not required for Chrome
- Hardware Requirements
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- Minimum: Mac or PC with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (Standard-A or Type-C)
- Recommended (Best Performance) Mac or PC with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port
- Bootability
- OS X 10.7 or later
- Interface (Chipset)
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 / SATA RAID Controller (ASMedia ASM1352R)
- UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Compliant
- Yes
- Drive(s) Supported
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- 2 x 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s drives (drive height up to 9.5mm)
- SATA revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) compliant
- Compatible with SATA revisions 2.0 (3Gb/s) and 1.0 (1.5Gb/s)
- Performance
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USB 3.1 Gen 2
- Compressible Data: 633 MB/s Read and 738 MB/s Write
- Incompressible Data: 689 MB/s Read and 573 MB/s Write
- Random Read/Write (IOPS): 29K IOPS Read and 31K IOPS Write
- Compressible Data: 437 MB/s Read and 431 MB/s Write
- Incompressible Data: 425 MB/s Read and 414 MB/s Write
- RAID Modes Supported
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- Hardware
- RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and Independent drive mode
- Initial Configuration
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- RAID 0
- Included Drive Guide software will format the drive for either OS X or Windows
- Physical Attributes
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- H: 28mm W: 155mm L: 144mm
- Weight 0.6kg
What's in the box?
- 1 x Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini portable high-performance enclosure
- 1 x 0.5m (18 in) USB Type-C to Type-C cable
- 1 x 0.5m (18 in) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Standard-A to Type-C cable
- 1 x External power supply and power cable1
- 1 x Screw packet
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
Warranty
- 1 Year OWC Enclosure Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCMEMDC2KIT