OWC Mercury Helios 2

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OWC Mercury Helios 2

Dual-Slot Thunderbolt 2 PCIe Expansion Solution

New | Complete | Open Box

Mfr P/N: HELIOS2TB2 OWC SKU: OWCHELIOS2TB2OB

OWC Mercury Helios 2
OWC Mercury Helios 2
OWC Mercury Helios 2
OWC Mercury Helios 2
OWC Mercury Helios 2
OWC Mercury Helios 2
  • OWC Mercury Helios 2
  • OWC Mercury Helios 2
  • OWC Mercury Helios 2
  • OWC Mercury Helios 2
  • OWC Mercury Helios 2
  • OWC Mercury Helios 2

Highlights

  • Features one x16 PCIe 2.0 double width card slot, and one x8 PCIe 2.0 single width card slot
  • Daisy-chain support for up to five additional Thunderbolt peripherals
  • Plug and Play - no drivers needed.
  • Near-silent operation
  • 90 Day OWC Limited Warranty
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Use PCIe Expansion Cards with any Thunderbolt Equipped Mac or PC

Helios 2 is the ideal way to access up to two PCIe cards and is perfect for video capturing, video editing, media transcoding, audio processing, ultra-fast networking, data storage, and more via its Thunderbolt interface. Get empowered with the flexibility to upgrade the capabilities of almost any workflow and workstation.

Install Two PCIe Cards + Daisy Chain

Helios 2 features one half-length (up to 7.75"), full-height, double-width x16 PCIe 2.0 slot and one half-length (up to 7.75"), full-height, single-width x8 PCIe 2.0 slot to provide a vast array of expansion options.
  • Two PCIe card slots + daughter card support
  • Two Thunderbolt 2 ports
  • Thunderbolt daisy-chain six devices plus a display

Thunderbolt Performance Juggernaut

The Helios 2 is the perfect solution to enhance and expand the computing capabilities of any Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 equipped Mac Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac laptop, or PC. Utilizing Thunderbolt high-performance technology, Helios 2 is a tour de force that provides the flexibility to use a multitude of PCIe cards with the bandwidth to support their capabilities.
  • Up to 20Gb/s performance
  • Perfect for HD/4K video workflows
  • Perfect for 10Gb/s networking interfaces
  • Perfect for Pro Audio workflows
  • Perfect for Ultra-Fast Datasets + Storage

Durable, Cool, and at the Ready

A whisper quiet variable speed fan keeps the inside of the Helios 2's durable aluminum ventilated chassis running cool. It automatically powers on/off with your computer, so it's at the ready whenever you are.

Lock It Up

Let's face it, you have PCIe cards because they serve an important workflow need. Helios 2 comes with a Thunderbolt cable lock that prevents accidental cable pulls from stopping your work in progress - ensuring your PCIe cards and daisy-chained Thunderbolt devices stay connected.
  1. Thunderbolt limits PCIe x8 and x16 cards to x4 data lanes.

IncludesIncludes

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  • (1) OWC Mercury Helios 2 PCIe Expansion Solution
  • (1) High-Quality, Certified, Double-Shielded 1.0M Thunderbolt Cable
  • (1) OWC Helios 2 Locking Bracket for Thunderbolt Cable
  • (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Helios 2
  • (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Helios 2
  • 90 Day OWC Limited Warranty

SpecsSpecs

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    Boot Support

    • macOS (requires installed PCIe card be bootable and the Mercury Helios 3 must be connected to a compatible Mac host.)

    Expansion Slots

    • (1) PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) half-length (up to 7.75"), full-height, single- or double-width
    • (1) PCIe 2.0 x8 (x4 mode) half-length (up to 7.75"), full-height, single-width

    Device Ports

    • (2) Thunderbolt 2 Ports

    Transfer Rate

    • up to 20.0Gb/s

    Host Interface Requirements

    • Available Thunderbolt port

    Mac OS Compatibility

    • OS X 10.9 Mavericks
    • OS X 10.10 Yosemite
    • OS X 10.11 El Capitan
    • macOS 10.12 Sierra

    PC OS Compatibility

    • 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 11

    Supported PCIe Cards

    • (2) PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) half-length (up to 7.75"), full-height, single- or double-width

    External Power Adapter

    • Yes

    Power Supply

    • External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply

    AC Input

    • 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.0A

    DC Output

    • +12V, 7A

    Dimensions

    • Height: 11.7 cm (4.6 in)
    • Length: 27.9 cm (11.0 in)
    • Width: 15.2 cm (6.0 in)

    Weight

    • 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

    Certifications

    • RoHS

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Reach Certification

    • Yes

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C)
    • Non-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
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