OWCMercury Elite Pro Dual (0 TB) Dual-Bay RAID USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA External Storage Enclosure for 3.5-inch SATA Drives

OWCMercury Elite Pro Dual (0 TB) Dual-Bay RAID USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) + eSATA External Storage Enclosure for 3.5-inch SATA Drives

Q: Does this enclosure work with ssd (solid state drives)?

Hello! Yes this enclosure will work with SSD's. However they will not fit in the drive bays without the use of a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter Bracket. We recommend the Newertech Adaptadrive (found here: http://a.co/8beqOas) for situations like this.

Q: In raid 1, if one drive fail and after the failed drive is replaced, can this enclosure rebuild its raid 1 without being connected to the pc?

Hello. This enclosure would need to be connected to a computer in order to properly power on and rebuild the RAID after a failure.

Q: If one drive fails, is it as easy as just pulling the failed drive and adding a new one if configured in Raid 1?

Yes - though pulling involves powering the unit down and disassembling it, especially if the failed drive is in bay #1. It no longer matters which bay the new drive is in - the unit will rebuild to the empty drive. This is a huge improvement from their older RAID units where the good drive had to be in bay 1 because it copied from bay 1 to bay 2 no matter regardless of which was the empty drive.

Q: I am considering this enclosure to set up two 6 tb hard drives on raid 1. which would you recommend: western digital black, blue or red drives?

All versions should work paired in the enclosure, but are rated for different applications. Black is the higher performance drive: Video work and higher access speeds at 7200rpm. Red is for long life in constant "trickle" streaming as in security, or for building a NAS, at 5400rpm. Blue is for general "consumer" storage applications at 5400rpm. There is also a Purple that is specified for security video use, but I usually use Reds for that application due to availability.

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Digital storage capacity
128 MB
Hard disk interface
USB 3.1
Connectivity technology
USB
Brand
OWC
Special feature
Portable
Hard disk form factor
3.5 Inches

⚡Up to 407MB/s transfer speed

💾Supports 2 x 3.5-inch SATA HDDs

🔄Hardware RAID 0,1, span & independent modes

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Description

🚀 Elevate your storage game with dual-bay RAID power!

DUAL BAY FLEXIBILITY - Accommodates two 3.5-inch SATA drives, doubling your storage potential with ease.
BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - USB 3.1 Gen 1 & eSATA ports deliver up to 407MB/s for seamless workflow acceleration.
VERSATILE RAID OPTIONS - Choose RAID 0, 1, span, or independent modes to optimize speed, redundancy, or capacity.
PLUG PLAY CONVENIENCE - All necessary cables included for instant setup and integration into your professional rig.
FUTURE PROOF CONNECTIVITY - Equipped with USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) and eSATA for compatibility with modern and legacy systems.

The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual is a high-performance external storage enclosure supporting two 3.5-inch SATA drives with hardware RAID 0, 1, span, and independent modes. Featuring USB 3.1 Gen 1 and eSATA connectivity, it delivers transfer speeds up to 407MB/s, making it ideal for professionals seeking fast, flexible, and reliable storage expansion.

Specifications

Hard Drive	Solid State Drive
Brand	OWC
Item model number	OWCMED3ER0GB
Item Weight	2.87 pounds
Product Dimensions	8.9 x 2.83 x 5.31 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	8.9 x 2.83 x 5.31 inches
Hard Drive Interface	USB 3.1
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Manufacturer	Other World Computing
Language	English, English, English, English, English
ASIN	B06XRK93R9
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	March 20, 2017

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Does this enclosure work with ssd (solid state drives)?

In raid 1, if one drive fail and after the failed drive is replaced, can this enclosure rebuild its raid 1 without being connected to the pc?

If one drive fails, is it as easy as just pulling the failed drive and adding a new one if configured in Raid 1?

I am considering this enclosure to set up two 6 tb hard drives on raid 1. which would you recommend: western digital black, blue or red drives?

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