OWC Mercury Elite Pro
Multi-Interface External Storage Enclosure for 3.5-inch SATA Drives
Mfr P/N: OWCME3QHKIT0GB OWC SKU: OWCME3QHKIT0GB
Highlights
- Rugged aluminum enclosure with shock isolation
- Perfect for audio, video, photography, business, and backup
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA + Dual FireWire 800 connectivity
- Quiet, fanless operation
- USB, eSATA, and FireWire 800 cables included
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
High Performance
High Reliability
High Portability
Style
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury Elite Pro External Storage Enclosure
- (1) 0.9M (36") High Quality Double Shielded eSATA Cable
- (1) 0.9M (36") High Quality Double Shielded FireWire 800 Cable
- (1) 0.9M (36") High Quality Double Shielded USB-B to USB-A Cable
- (1) Power Supply
- (1) Vertical Stand
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA + FireWire 800
- (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA + FireWire 800
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available.
Specs
Drive Bays
- 1 bay supporting: 3.5-inch SATA drives
Device Ports
- (1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Port
- (1) eSATA 3 Gb/s Port
- (2) FireWire 800 Ports
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 : Up to 5Gb/s (or 625MB/s)
- USB 2.0 : Up to 480Mb/s (or 60MB/s)
- USB 1.1 : Up to 12Mb/s (or 1.5MB/s)
- eSATA Rev 2.x : Up to 3Gb/s (or 375MB/s)
- eSATA Rev 1.x : Up to 1.5Gb/s (or 187.5MB/s)
- FireWire 800 : Up to 800Mb/s (or 100MB/s)
- FireWire 400 : Up to 400Mb/s (or 50MB/s)
Chipset / Controller
- JMicron JMB355 / JMicron JMS562
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Contact Start Stops
- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Host Interface Requirements
- USB (USB-C1 or USB-A), Thunderbolt (USB-C)1, eSATA, or FireWire 400/800 port
Mac OS Compatibility
- Mac OS 8.6
- Mac OS 9.0
- Mac OS 9.1
- Mac OS 9.2
- Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah
- Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
- Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
- Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
- Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
- Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite
- OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 98 SE
- Windows 2000
- Windows ME
- Windows XP
- Windows XP 64-bit Edition
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Windows Vista
- 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 Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Other OS Compatibility
- Linux supported via USB and FireWire interfaces
Other Requirements
- Mac OS X 10.2 or later required for FireWire 800 and USB 3.0
External Power Adapter
- Yes
Power Supply
- External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available.
AC Input
- 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 0.9A
DC Output
- +12V, 3A
Security Slot
- Yes
Power Button
- Yes
Power/Activity LED
- Yes
Housing Color
- Aluminum
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 11.7 cm (4.6 in)
- Length: 22.9 cm (9.0 in)
- Width: 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
Weight
- 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Reach Certification
- Yes
Country of Origin
- Taiwan
TAA Compliance
- Yes
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Non-Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Altitude
- Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Non-Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Humidity
- Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Non-Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Shock
- Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- Non-Operating: Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
Noise
- Varies depending on drive mechanism installed
- USB-C (USB or Thunderbolt) host connectivity requires USB-C to USB-A adapter (available separately)
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) are the same USB standard identification. Please view our Knowledgebase article USB Cable Standard and Speed Chart for more details.
Compatibility & Installation Videos
MacBook Pro

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MacBook Air

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MacBook

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PC Compatible

Videos
Hard Drive Install Video
Customer Reviews
Not much to tell. Mercury Elite Pro disks have always been solid performers. This latest model is even better (quieter, fast, etc.). Ordering was easy and quick, and delivery prompt. The new disk is happily keeping Time Machine backups on my iMac, right now.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:greyhound999
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear how much you love the Mercury Elite Pro disks and that this latest model is exceeding your expectations. It's great to know that the ordering and delivery process was smooth for you too! Happy Time Machine backups! Your support means the world to us!
The sales rep was very helpful and the product she recommended solved my problem, the enclosure works perfectly with my hard drive. I hope the power switch on this one lasts a long time. It failed on my old Mercury Elite Pro and I lost all my back ups. This one cost a lot more than other enclosures but the fire wire 800 connectivity was exactly what I needed.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:Reviewer2422290462
Wow, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our sales rep was able to help you find the perfect solution for your hard drive needs. It’s great to know that your new enclosure is working flawlessly! We understand how important reliability is with backups, and we hope the power switch serves you well for a long time. We appreciate your investment in our product, and we’re so glad it meets your connectivity needs with FireWire 800. Your feedback inspires us to keep delivering the best!
The product performs as expected. Was delivered on time and at the expected amount. The drive didn't include a USB type B to Type A cable even though it says included on the box side panel.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:kkalunian
Thank you for the feedback on our OWC Mercury Elite Pro. It is great to hear that this product is performing as expected and delivered on time! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/