Redesigned Mercury Elite Pro Dual RAID With Thunderbolt 2 From OWC

Other World Computing, Inc. (OWC) introduced the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology.

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual – designed in Austin, TX by the company’s product development team – offers speeds up to 474MB/s, capacities up to 20TB, and RAID modes 0 and 1.

An engineered aluminum enclosure features a larger, quieter fan and an airflow design for drive health and longevity. For professionals who need the additional performance of RAID-0 (two disks working together to create one fast volume), or the peace of mind provided by RAID-1 (two disks mirrored to create instant redundancy), Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology packs connectivity in a versatile package.

Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 rear
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“The Mercury Elite Pro Dual has long been a go-to solution for creative professionals who need flexibility without sacrificing performance,” said Larry O’Connor, CEO, OWC, “With the addition of Thunderbolt 2 Technology and a new, cooler, quieter design, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is built to handle demanding workflows, providing peace of mind so you can focus on creating your next masterpiece.“

Faster, quieter, rugged
The redesigned Mercury Elite Pro Dual includes a larger, quieter fan and a vented back plane, designed to provide increased airflow and better cooling. The brushed aluminum enclosure provides rugged protection, designed to withstand demanding environments and persistent travel. Configurable in RAID-0, 1, span, or independent modes via a selector switch, it is for creative professionals who need fast access to their data with an option for redundancy.

Versatility for professionals
Two Thunderbolt 2 ports and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port provide speed and compatibility for connecting to virtually any Mac or PC. The two Thunderbolt 2 ports provide the capability to daisy-chain up to five additional devices including peripherals like additional storage, displays, video devices, and expansion hubs.

Highlights

Redesigned aluminum enclosure for cooler, quieter operation
Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity
Read: Up to 474MB/s
Write: Up to 474MB/s
Up to 20TB capacity
Dual-drive hardware RAID-0, 1, span, and independent modes
Daisy-chain up to six devices
Includes Thunderbolt and USB cables
Three-year OWC limited warranty ^(*)

^(*) 0GB enclosure-only models feature a one-year limited warranty

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual Thunderbolt 2 is available at MacSales.com and authorized company’s resellers in the following configurations – all prices MSRP: