OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini 2TB 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 1TB)
$186.75
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Description
With a USB 3.1 Type-C interface, the 2TB Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini 2TB 2-Bay RAID Array from OWC / Other World Computing can transfer large files quickly and efficiently. In addition to enhanced data transfer rates, this external hard drive supports both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration modes allowing you to configure the two internal drives for speed or redundancy. OWC has preconfigured the two 1TB hard drives in a RAID 0 array. Both drives reside inside a rugged aluminum chassis with a fanless design to keep them cool and protected even when on the go.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.1 × 8.2 × 3.2 in |
| Software Requirements | OS<br> OS X 10.7 or later<br> Windows 7 or later<br> Driver<br> Driver not required for OS X<br> Driver not required for Windows |
| Hardware Requirements | Minimum<br> Mac or PC with a USB 3.0 port (Standard-A or Type-C)<br> Recommended (Best Performance)<br> Mac or PC with a USB 3.1 Type-C port |
| Bootability | OS X 10.7 or later |
| Interface (Chipset) | 1 x USB 3.1 / SATA RAID Controller (ASMedia ASM1352R) |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| Standard Mechanism | 2 x 1 TB <br>7200 rpm |
| RAID Modes Supported | Hardware<br> RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and Independent drive mode |
| Initial Configuration | RAID 0<br> Included Drive Guide software will format the drive for either OS X or Windows |
| Power | Power Supply<br> External UL-listed universal auto-switching<br> AC input: 100 ~ 240 V, 50/60 Hz<br> DC output: 12 V @ 3 A |
| Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32 to 107°F / 0 to 42°C<br> Non-Operating Temperature: -40 to 185°F / -40 to 85°C |
Reviews (8)
8 reviews for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini 2TB 2-Bay USB 3.1 Type-C RAID Array (2 x 1TB)
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Lance Morissette (verified owner) –
OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite Pro Dual 6TB 2-Bay USB 3.1 Gen 1 RAID Array (2 x 3TB) Purchased this to use on my Windows 10 computer at home. Works like a charm. Using it in RAID 0 mode for video editing. Spins up very quickly. Very quiet too, not hearing any high-pitched noise from the fan that some people are reporting. Using the eSATA connection via a SATA-eSATA bracket which allows me to connect directly to the motherboards SATA port. Read/write speeds are very good, much better than USB 3. Only complaint I have, which others have as well, is that the lights are WAY too bright. I plan on opening the case up and taping some ND gel to the inside in front of the lights to darken them a bit. Highly recommend this external drive enclosure for those looking for more drive space with quick read/write speeds.
Lorenzo Breitenberg (verified owner) –
I purchased two of these 12 tb Mercury Elite Pro Dual drives and could not make either into a raid 1 set up. I’m waiting for OWC to send me a replacement. Stayed tuned.
Ericka Frami (verified owner) –
These drives are a great combination of performance and value – super fast and reliable, one of our production must haves – we cannot afford to have slow, unreliable media on set – These OWC’s have never failed us!
Pattie Huels (verified owner) –
Technically, the unit performs as functioned. I work in a shared office environment and the noise from this unit is crazy. My office mates were about to hang me. I had no choice but to place in on a hard wooden desktop which made matter worse. I tried placing a rubber mouse pad under it but is still sounded like a percolating coffee pot. I had to return if for 2 WD units and I’ll back one up to the other.
Lamont Cummerata (verified owner) –
In my 20+ years of using hard drives (Fantom, G Tech, Lacie, WD Duo’s, Drobo) this is by far the loudest. Nothing I’ve owned is comparable to this chatterbox. Some hard drives are loud because of the fan noise. With the OWC, this is not the case. The entire enclosure vibrates and chips when the disk is reading or writing. And it’s LOUD! From my home office the sound can be heard two rooms away. Worse yet is when the OWC is in idle state: it chips/vibrates twice in quick succession every 7 seconds. 5 hours in front of my computer the other day and it didn’t stop. My config: Raid 1 via the included Thunderbolt cable. Read/Write times are no faster than my Drobo 5D w/ thunderbolt 2. Debating returning because the only other solution to silencing this bullhorn of a hard drive is turning it off.
Kiera King (verified owner) –
One of the best options price/quality.
Marie Rippin (verified owner) –
well built and simple to use. this is my second one.
Lilla Krajcik (verified owner) –
using this for a small documentary project and this is the only reliable mass storage device I trusted traveling with