OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 12TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array (2 x 6TB)
$489.30
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Description
The Mercury Elite Pro Dual Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array from OWC / Other World Computing features two bays that each sport a 6TB hard drive to deliver a total raw capacity of 12TB for your Thunderbolt-equipped system. The two 3.5″ hard drives are preconfigured in a hardware RAID 0 array that strips the data across both drives to provide speeds of up to 474 MB/s. You can reconfigure the drives in a RAID 1, SPAN, or individual mode utilizing the hardware RAID controller. Other notable features include an aluminum enclosure and a quiet fan to cool the drives and internal components.
To keep up with the fast transfer speeds from the drives, the dual Thunderbolt 2 ports have a 20 Gbps bi-directional channel for each port. The Mercury Elite Pro also has a USB 3.0 connection for greater compatibility with a wider range of systems. Moreover, Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 cables are included so you can start storing and editing right out of the box.
Additional information
| Weight | 7.81 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.65 × 8.85 × 5.35 in |
| Number of Bays | 2 x 2.5"/3.5" |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Status Monitoring | LED Indicator |
| Cooling | 1 x Fan |
| Material of Construction | Aluminum |
| Storage Shock | 175 G / 2.0 ms |
| Operating Shock | 65 G / 2.0 ms |
| Storage Humidity | 5 to 95% |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C |
| Operating Humidity | 8 to 90% |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 107°F / 5 to 42°C |
| Security Features | Kensington Security Slot |
| DC Input Power | 12 VDC at 6 A |
| Power Source | AC Adapter |
| Connections | 2 x Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt 2 (20 Gb/s))<br />1 x USB Type-B (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)) |
| Pre-Format | None |
| Initial RAID Configuration | RAID 0 |
| Type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Total Raw Capacity | 12 TB (2 x 6 TB) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows XP or Later<br />macOS 10.6.8 or Later |
| Operating System Support | Windows, macOS/OS X |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| RAID Modes | RAID 0, 1, JBOD, SPAN |
| Maximum RAID Transfer Rate | 474 MB/s |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Compatible Drive Interface | SATA (Unspecified Version) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.8 x 5.3 x 8.9" / 72 x 135 x 226 mm |
Reviews (8)
8 reviews for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 12TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array (2 x 6TB)
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Roger Nienow (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.
Judd Little (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!
Marie Jerde (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.
Laurie Rutherford (verified owner) –
using this for a small documentary project and this is the only reliable mass storage device I trusted traveling with
Lelah Wuckert (verified owner) –
One of the best options price/quality.
Beverly Kulas (verified owner) –
well built and simple to use. this is my second one.
Arno Eichmann (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.
Chadrick Veum (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.