8TB HDD OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual Performance RAID Storage Solution (with Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.1 ports)
Overview
Dual Drive Professional Hardware RAID
The next generation Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology is the perfect RAID solution for creative workflows, project archives, and system backups. Inside are two drives, easily configured in RAID 0, 1, span, or independent mode.
Thunderbolt 2 technology unleashes the full potential of two 3.5" hard drives. In RAID 0 you'll experience the maximum sustained throughput from your drives with speeds up to 474MB/s, fast enough to support compressed 4K workflows. Configure the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology in RAID 1 mode and enjoy instant mirroring of your data. Experience the freedom to create without wait or worry.
Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology features two Thunderbolt 2 ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, and all of the cables you need for use with almost any system. Ready to perform in RAID 0, it's also easily configured in RAID 1, span, and independent modes to match your workflow needs.
- 2 x 4TB 3.5" Hard Drives
- 2 x SATA III 3.5" Drive Bays
- 2 x Thunderbolt 2 and 1 x USB 3.0 Ports
- RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and Independent Modes
- Preconfigured as RAID 0
- Hardware RAID Controller
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 474 MB/s
- Aluminum Enclosure with Cooling Fan
- Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Cables Included
- Windows and Mac Compatible
Compatibility
Compatible with the devices listed below.
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
Mac Pro
iMac
Mac mini
Specifications
- Interface
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- (2) Thunderbolt 20Gbps
- (1) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (ASMedia ASM1153E)
- SATA controller (ASMedia ASM1062)
- RAID controller (ASMedia ASM1092R)
- Drive(s) included
- 2 x 4.0TB* Toshiba MD04ACA Series Hard Disk Drives
- Performance
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Thunderbolt
- Compressible Data: 474 MB/s Read and 474 MB/s Write
- Incompressible Data: 410 MB/s Read and 405 MB/s Write<
- Compressible Data: 416 MB/s Read and 393 MB/s Write
- Incompressible Data: 386 MB/s Read and 393 MB/s Write
- RAID Modes Supported
- Hardware, RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and Independent drive mode
What's in the box?
- 8TB HD Mercury Elite Pro Dual high performance enclosure
- 0.6 meter (24 in) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Cable (Standard-A to Standard-B)
- 1.0 meter (39 in) Thunderbolt cable
- External power supply and power cable
- Screw packet
- Assembly Manual & User Guide
Warranty
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCTB2U3MED08T