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4.0TB OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual
Dual-Drive Thunderbolt External Storage Solution with NVMe U.2 Solid-State Drives
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Mfr P/N: TB3MPDUR04W OWC SKU: OWUTB3MPDUR04WU
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Professional-Grade Thunderbolt (USB-C) Dual Drive Storage Solution
- Blazing fast: utilize Thunderbolt’s full 2800MB/s data bandwidth1
- Plug & Play RAID 0: Formatted in Apple RAID 0, or reformat in Windows Disk Management
- Additional Connectivity: second Thunderbolt USB-C port lets you add up to five Thunderbolt devices, or your choice of a USB-C or DisplayPort device2
- Easy Drive Monitoring: Front panel activity LEDs offer instant status update
- Pre-tested and certified: full burn-in for assured performance and reliability
- Compatible: works with Mac and Windows computers3
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Blazing-fast NVMe SSD performance meets massive capacity in this compact, dual-bay Thunderbolt storage solution. It’s perfect for everything from routine backups to high-bandwidth pro creative uses.
Edit, Ingest, and Backup in a Blink
The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual is powered by two enterprise class NVMe U.2 SSDs, so you can edit high-res files on the fly, ingest and duplicate dailies without a hitch, rip through the tightest of timelines, and backup huge music and photo libraries in a flash. While it offers blazingly fast performance with massive storage capacity, this compact solution is small enough to easily fit on a DIT cart, in a rack, or on your desktop.
Nearly 6x Faster SSD Performance
NVMe U.2 SSD use began in the corporate and server market, where ROI is defined in nanoseconds and dependability is paramount. Now, the Mercury Pro U.2 Dual brings enterprise-level performance and reliability to your home or office. Its NVMe SSD array utilizes Thunderbolt’s full data bandwidth to produce speeds up to 2269MB/s, nearly 6x faster than your typical SSD.1
Adaptable Flexibility
The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual easily handles any project backup and storage task you throw at it. Dual drive bays house two 2.5-inch NVMe U.2 enterprise class SSDs for ultra-fast RAID 0 storage to tackle nearly any data need imaginable. From personal videos to major motion pictures, from photo shoots to file backups... the Mercury Pro U.2 Dual gives you the necessary capacity and horsepower get the job done.
Reconfiguration Ready
Want to change your drive configuration for more RAID capabilities or additional storage capacity? There’s no need to buy a costly new enclosure. The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual is ready to change with you.
- For cost-effective and streamlined RAID 0 and RAID 1 storage needs, configure each bay using a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch NVMe U.2 drive; or configure each bay with an NVMe M.2 SSD with an M.2 to U.2 adapter, like the OWC ShuttleOne.
- For more advanced RAID and capacity needs, configure each bay using an OWC U2 Shuttle with up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs per shuttle for a total of eight (8) SSDs.
Store More, See More, Do More
An extra Thunderbolt USB-C port lets you daisy-chain devices to your Mercury Pro U.2 Dual to expand your capabilities. Add up to five additional Thunderbolt solutions and merge them with SoftRAID for mind-blowing storage. Attach a 5K display or two 4K Thunderbolt displays. You can even place a USB device at the end of the chain. The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual gives you the freedom to use more of what you need.
Just Plug It In And Go
Nothing to set, nothing to worry about. The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual comes ready for performance use preconfigured in an Apple RAID 0 to get the most speed out of its two U.2 drives.
More Powerful With SoftRAID
Need more power and protection? Choose a solution that includes OWC's powerful SoftRAID RAID software.
SoftRAID is the most powerful, intuitive software RAID utility on the market. Multiple RAID levels let you select the RAID level that fits you or your project’s needs best. If you need maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes, SoftRAID has you covered.
Packed with features like drive validation, verification and failure prediction—SoftRAID includes features you simply don’t get with hardware RAID. It’s like having a datacenter on your desktop! From home users looking to protect photos and documents to professionals needing to protect and quickly access projects, SoftRAID is the perfect solution.
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Ready to Work Anywhere
The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual can be taken wherever you need a compact yet super-fast massive capacity storage solution. At 3.3”W x 5.8”H x 9.4”D and weighing just 4 pounds with drives, the Mercury Pro U.2 Dual can travel anywhere your workflow takes you. It connects to Thunderbolt Macs and PCs and can work cross-platform using OWC MacDrive 10 Pro software (available separately).
Certified for Demanding Use
We subject every configured Gemini solution to a multi-step performance certification prior to shipping - ensuring it arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.
- Sequential read/write (max) performance based on testing Mercury Elite Pro U.2 Dual with 8 x 2TB Aura Ultra III SSDs in RAID 0 equipped connected to a MacBook Pro (16-inch 2019) with 64GB RAM and 2.4GHz i9 processor running AJA System Test (4K-Full resolution, 64GB file size, 10bit RGB codec, single file test). Each of the (2) U.2 drive bays are 2x PCIe lanes and support speeds of up to 1500MB/s. Max performance of 2800MB/s requires using both drive bays in a RAID 0 configuration.
- Requires use of DisplayPort to USB-C cable or adapter.
- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
Includes
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- (1) OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual External Storage Solution
- (1) External Power Supply
- (1) US Power Cable
- (1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt Cable
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual
- (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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Drive Bays
- 2 bays supporting: 2.5-inch U.2 drives, 3.5-inch U.2 drives, M.2 drives (with M.2 to U.2 adapter)
Total Capacity
- 4.0TB
Drive Mechanism
- (2) 2.0TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN630 2.5-inch NVMe U.2 SSD
- *OWC reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.
Hot Plug Support
- Yes
Boot Support
- Independent volumes bootable in macOS. Boot Camp is not supported.
Storage Interface
- NVMe U.2
RAID Capable
- Yes
Default RAID Level
- RAID 0
RAID Levels Supported
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- JBOD
- SPAN
RAID Features
- Software RAID
Device Ports
- (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s)
- (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
Power Delivery
- Two Thunderbolt 3 ports (15W each)
Display Support
- Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz,
- or one 4K display @ 60Hz,
- or one 4K display @ 30Hz
Display Support by Port
- Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
Data Transfer Rate (Maximum)
- Thunderbolt 3 : Up to 40Gb/s (or 5000MB/s)
Benchmark Speed, Read (Max)
- Up to 2431 MB/s
Benchmark Speed, Write (Max)
- Up to 2445 MB/s
Chipset / Controller
- Thunderbolt 3: Intel JHL6540
Host Interface Requirements
- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)
Mac OS Compatibility
- 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 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Driver Required
- No
Other Requirements
- Requires 2.5 or 3.5 inch NVMe U.2 SSDs or U.2 adapters using the same form factors.
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, 10A
Wattage
- 120W
Cooling
- (1) 60mm 3,000RPM cooling fan
Security Slot
- Yes
Power/Activity LED
- Yes
Housing Color
- Black
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
- Length: 23.9 cm (9.4 in)
- Width: 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
Certifications
- BSMI
- CE
- FCC
- RCM
- VCCI
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°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
Noise
- 32.4dB
- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (not included). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
- M.2 drives are also supported with M.2 to U.2 adapter such as the OWC U2 Shuttle and OWC U2 ShuttleOne (available separately).
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Customer Reviews
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Very fast storage with U.2 SSDs
Using the U.2 dock, this storage system is very fast with U.2. SSDs
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.WayneU444,
Oct, 10 2023
- Reviewer:WayneU444
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you're experiencing lightning-fast storage performance with our U.2 SSDs and U.2 dock. Your feedback truly means a lot to us. We're grateful for your support and look forward to serving you again in the future.
8.0TB OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual High-Performance Thunderbolt SSD
I had several external Hard Drives daisy chained off of my iMac and was it not only hard to manage, one of the drives maxed and did not allow further saving. It was crippling. So after some research on SSD Hard Drives, the 8.0TB OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual High-Performance Thunderbolt SSD fit my performance, storage requirements, and budget. It has been a Godsend, as it quietly sits beside my monitor and hub, which is no longer burdened by the two external SSDs that have been formatted and readied for use should the need arise for additional storage space. I am very happy with my purchase, and if you are juggling external hard drives tor your music and film project, I highly recommend the 8.0TB OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual High-Performance Thunderbolt SSD. If you can afford it, a higher memory device, like the 16 and 32 TB units that OWC offers.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.gabebey,
Jun, 12 2023
- Reviewer:gabebey
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you for the feedback on the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know that you received a great product that that it has been a godsend to your set up. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
FAST and Easy Setup
I am using Kingston KC3000 SSDs, setup with RAID 0 via Apple. Is working perfect and very fast indeed. Waiting for another sale on the KC3000 to complete the population out and change to RAID 10. Very happy.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.PleasantToucan-52214,
Jun, 6 2023
- Reviewer:PleasantToucan-52214
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you for choosing OWC for your technical needs. I'm so glad to hear the Mercury Pro U.2 is working great for you! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
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