OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual
Two-Bay RAID USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA External Storage Enclosure for 3.5-inch SATA Drives
Mfr P/N: MED3ER0GB OWC SKU: OWCMED3ER0GB
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Highlights
- Hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes
- Fast USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) & eSATA connectivity
- Accelerate your workflow with transfer speeds up to 407MB/s
- Second-generation aluminum design with low-decibel cooling fan
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
The Speed You Need
The Hardware RAID Workhorse
Performance by Design
Support You Can Trust
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual External Storage Enclosure
- (1) 0.6M (24") USB-A to USB-B Cable
- (1) 1.0M (39") eSATA 6G Cable
- (1) External Power Supply
- (1) US Power Cable
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA
- (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available.
Specs
Drive Bays
- 2 bays supporting: 3.5-inch SATA drives
Storage Interface
- SATA
RAID Capable
- Yes
Default RAID Level
- RAID 0
RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- SPAN
- JBOD
RAID Features
- Hardware RAID
Device Ports
- (1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Port
- (1) eSATA 6 Gb/s Port (supports port multiplier)
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 3.x : Up to 6Gb/s (or 750MB/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)
Chipset / Controller
- JMicron JMS562
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 1,400,000 hours
Contact Start Stops
- 600,000
Host Interface Requirements
- USB (USB-A or USB-C1) or eSATA port
Mac OS Compatibility
- 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 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
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, 0.8A
DC Output
- +12V, 4A
Cooling
- (1) cooling fan
Security Slot
- Yes
Power Button
- Yes
Power/Activity LED
- Yes
Housing Color
- Silver
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
- Length: 22.9 cm (9.0 in)
- Width: 7.1 cm (2.8 in)
Weight
- 1.1 kg (2.43 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
- USB-C host connectivity requires USB-A to USB-C adapter or USB-B to USB-C adapter (available separately).
- The terms USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb/s), USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s), and USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) describe the same USB standard. 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

Customer Reviews
Very well made, sturdy construction. Worked perfectly for my needs!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:RickTexas
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This storage unit is well-made and easy to install my self-provided hard drives using the spartan but accurate documentation (print and online). Setup was simple and my Dell OptiPlex WIN11 PC had no trouble recognizing the drives.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:Reviewer2327437346
Wow, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found the storage unit to be of excellent value and well-constructed. It's wonderful to know that the installation process was a breeze for you, and that both our documentation and your Dell OptiPlex made for a smooth setup experience. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're excited to support you with your storage needs! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Easy to navigate website. Concise descriptions of product. Accurate product specifications.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:Reviewer2326086216
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