48.0TB OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad
Four-Drive USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) External Storage Solution with SoftRAID
Mfr P/N: MEQCTSRT48 OWC SKU: OWCMEQCTSRT48
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The Preferred Storage Solution
- Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt (USB-C) compatible
- Up to 947MB/s
- Includes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID sets
- Four universal drive bays for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
The Flexibility of USB-C
Capacity without Compromise
The Most Powerful RAID Tool on the Planet.
- High-Performance RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) volumes
- Predictive Health Monitoring proactively notifies of Volume and Disk issues well before failure — provided on your computer and remotely
- 35+ Years of Experience of Pro Support to provide peace-of-mind with setup help, ongoing questions, or urgent disk issues
- And many more unique features.
- Learn more about SoftRAID
Designed for Professionals by Professionals
Reliability and Support You Can Count On
- SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14+, Windows 10+, and Windows Server 2019/2022. M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later.
- SoftRAID is licensed per computer.
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad External Storage Solution
- (1) 1.0M (39") USB-C to USB-C Cable
- (1) 1.0M (39") USB-C to USB-A Cable
- (1) External Power Cable
- (2) Security Keys for Front Panel Lock
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad
- (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad
- (1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
Drive Bays
- 4 bays supporting: 2.5-inch SATA drives, 3.5-inch SATA drives
Capacity
- 48.0TB
Total Solution Cache Size
- 2048 MB
Drive Mechanism
- (4) 12.0TB Toshiba MG09ACA Series 7,200RPM Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive with 512 MB cache
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Plug and Play
- Yes
Hot Swap Support
- Yes
Rotational Speed
- 7,200RPM
Storage Interface
- SATA
RAID Capable
- Yes
Default RAID Level
- RAID 5
RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- JBOD
- RAID 0+1
- RAID 4
- RAID 5
RAID Features
- Software RAID
Device Ports
- (1) Host Port - USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 : Up to 10Gb/s (or 1250MB/s)
Chipset / Controller
- USB 3.1 Gen 2: (1) Via Labs VLI-822
- SATA: (4) ASMedia ASM-235CM
Host Interface Requirements
- USB (USB-C or USB-A1) or Thunderbolt (USB-C) 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 7 32-bit Edition
- Windows 7 64-bit Edition
- Windows Home Server 2011
- Windows 8 32-bit Edition
- Windows 8 64-bit Edition
- Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition
- Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Other Requirements
- SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer. The SoftRAID serial number will work with both Mac and Windows but can only be active on one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased. RAID 4/1+0 (10) are currently Mac only at this time.
External Power Adapter
- No
Power Supply
- Internal UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
AC Input
- 100-240V, 50-60Hz
DC Output
- +12V, 10A
Wattage
- 120W
Cooling
- (1) 92mm Temperature-controlled cooling fan
Security Slot
- Yes
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 18.5 cm (7.3 in)
- Length: 24.0 cm (9.4 in)
- Width: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
Weight
- 6.5 kg (14.29 lbs)
Certifications
- CE
- FCC
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- USB-A host connectivity requires USB-C to USB-A adapter (included).
- SoftRAID works with macOS 10.14+, Windows 10+, and Windows Server 2019/2022. M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later.
- SoftRAID is licensed per computer.
Benchmarks
Truth in Numbers: Another OWC Difference
There are many attributes that define “The OWC Difference.” By listing real-world performance tests of OWC solutions, we’re confident you’ll be completely satisfied with your technology investment.
macOS RAID 0 Test Results
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
USB 3.1 Gen 1
![](/images/_benchmarks_/bin/OWCMEQCTSRT48-3-171-1-211-457-bid11342-lg.png)
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
USB 3.1 Gen 2
![](/images/_benchmarks_/bin/OWCMEQCTSRT48-3-171-1-210-457-bid11340-lg.png)
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 1
![](/images/_benchmarks_/bin/OWCMEQCTSRT48-3-71-1-211-457-bid11341-lg.png)
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 2
![](/images/_benchmarks_/bin/OWCMEQCTSRT48-3-71-1-210-457-bid11339-lg.png)
macOS RAID 5 Test Results
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
USB 3.1 Gen 1
![](/images/_benchmarks_/bin/OWCMEQCTSRT48-411-171-1-211-457-bid11346-lg.png)
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
USB 3.1 Gen 2
![](/images/_benchmarks_/bin/OWCMEQCTSRT48-411-171-1-210-457-bid11344-lg.png)
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 1
![](/images/_benchmarks_/bin/OWCMEQCTSRT48-411-71-1-211-457-bid11345-lg.png)
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 2
![](/images/_benchmarks_/bin/OWCMEQCTSRT48-411-71-1-210-457-bid11343-lg.png)
Windows RAID 0 Test Results
CrystalDiskMark
USB 3.1 Gen 1
CrystalDiskMark
USB 3.1 Gen 2
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 1
AJA System Test
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Compatibility & Installation Videos
MacBook Pro
![MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2024)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_16_silicon.jpg)
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![MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2024)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_14_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_16_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_14_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_16_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_14_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_16_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_14_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_14_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_16_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_14_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_16_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2022)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2021)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_14_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2021)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_silicon/sys_macbookpro_16_silicon.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Late 2020)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2020)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 16-inch, Mid 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Late 2018)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2018)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2018)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 15-inch, Late 2016)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 13-inch, Late 2016)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2016)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_13_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro/sys_macbookpro_13_unibody.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro/sys_macbookpro_15_unibody.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbookpro_retina/sys_macbookpro_15_retina.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
MacBook Air
![MacBook Air (15-inch, Early 2024)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_15.jpg)
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2024)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_2022.jpg)
![MacBook Air (15-inch, Mid 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_15.jpg)
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2022)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_2022.jpg)
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2020)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_b.jpg)
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_b.jpg)
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2018)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_b.jpg)
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_11inch.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_11inch.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_11inch.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_11inch.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook_air/sys_macbook_air_11inch.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
MacBook
![MacBook (12-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook/sys_macbook_12_usbc.jpg)
![MacBook (12-inch, Early 2016)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook/sys_macbook_12_usbc.jpg)
![MacBook (12-inch, Early 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/macbook/sys_macbook_sg_15.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Late 2024)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_silicon/sys_imac_24_4.5K.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Late 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_silicon/sys_imac_24_4.5K.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Mid 2021)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_silicon/sys_imac_24_4.5K.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2020)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Early 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21_4K.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Early 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
![iMac Pro (27-inch, Late 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_pro/sys_imac_pro.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21_4K.jpg)
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21_4K.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2015)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27_5k.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (21.5-inch, Early 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_27.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/imac_intel/sys_imac_21.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
Mac Pro
![Mac Pro (Mid 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_pro/sys_macpro_2019.jpg)
![Mac Pro Rack (Mid 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_pro/sys_macpro_2020.jpg)
![Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_pro/sys_macpro_2020.jpg)
![Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_pro/sys_macpro_2020.jpg)
![Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_pro/sys_macpro_2020.jpg)
![Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_pro/sys_macpro_2020.jpg)
![Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_pro/sys_macpro_2020.jpg)
![Mac Pro (Late 2013)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_pro/sys_macpro_2013.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
Mac Studio
![Mac Studio (Mid 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_studio/sys_macstudio.jpg)
![Mac Studio (Early 2022)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_studio/sys_macstudio.jpg)
Mac mini
![Mac mini (Late 2024)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/Placeholder_Computers.jpg)
![Mac mini (Early 2023)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_mini/sys_mini2020.jpg)
![Mac mini (Late 2020)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_mini/sys_mini2020.jpg)
![Mac mini (Late 2018)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_mini/sys_mini2018.jpg)
![Mac mini (Late 2014)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_mini/sys_minimid2011.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![Mac mini (Late 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_mini/sys_minimid2011.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![Mac mini Server (Late 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_mini/sys_minimid2011.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
![Mac mini (Late 2012)](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/mac_mini/sys_minimid2011.jpg)
Requires USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter
PC Compatible
![PC Compatible](/imgs/ndesc/memory/computers/pc/sys_pc_desktop.jpg)
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Customer Reviews
I wanted a box to hold 4 drives, in RAID 0, as a staging site for pushing an off-site backup of my NAS to a cloud provider. While not the cheapest option, the build quality is superb and the unit has worked flawlessly.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:DavidBoroditsky
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our product met your expectations and provided the quality and performance you needed for your RAID 0 setup. It's great to know that it's working flawlessly for your off-site backup solution. We truly appreciate your support and are excited to continue serving you in the future!
I strongly considered the Elite Pro Quad when I was first shopping, then my attention was drawn to a 5 disk competitor that was nearly the same price or cheaper. It only took months before I realized my error. I had constant drive removal errors from that array and it finally Died! Buy quality and cry once [really, this is not emotionally expensive], but cheap and you cry ever time you use it.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:Daetchief
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you chose the Elite Pro Quad and that it's exceeded your expectations. It's always frustrating to deal with less reliable products, and we're so glad you found your way to our high-quality solution. Your advice about investing in quality is spot on, and we're grateful for your support. Happy to have you as part of the MacSales family!
This enclosure is exactly what I needed when migrating from my old MacPro with 4 HD bays to a Mac Studio. It is compact, so it can be placed on your desk, or under /in your desk. And it uses the USB-C connections for really quick service.This was an "open Box" purchase at a very reasonable price. I have only 2 tiny negatives...very tiny. 1. This open box device did not have any "manual" or set up instructions included. OWC's videos saved the day in that respect. 2. Although I did not have an SSD drive to install, I can see that the tiny screws included for attaching one would be a real problem for someone like myself with old, stiff fingers. But I admit that OWC has no control over the standards used by drive manufacturers for attachment holes. I have done business with OWC for many, many years. I have never had anything but great experiences. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRODUCT!
- Reviewer:LongHorse-81791
We are thrilled to hear that the enclosure worked perfectly for your setup! We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to address the missing manual concern. Thank you for choosing us and we hope you continue to enjoy your purchase!