Owc 64Tb Mercury Elite Pro Quad Hdd Storage Raid 5

Owc 64tb Mercury Elite Pro Quad Hdd Storage Raid 5

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Boost your storage capacity with the OWC 64TB Mercury Elite Pro Quad HDD Storage RAID 5from OWC. Capable of data transfer rates up to 947 MB/s, the four-bay Mercury Elite Pro Quad comes with four 3.5" 7200 rpm enterprise drives and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface.

This version of the Mercury Elite Pro Quad comes with SoftRAID XT for macOS, which supports RAID modes 0, 1, 4, 5, and 0+1. The array has been pre-configured for RAID 5. Windows users can set up the drives for RAID using Windows Drive Spaces or a different RAID software application.

Designed for quiet and cool operation, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad features a lockable bay door, a Kensington lock slot, and an aluminum enclosure.

64TB (4 x 16TB) Capacity 7200 rpm Enterprise Drives Data Transfer Rates up to 974 MB/s 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Port Pre-Configured in RAID 5 Mode Fan Cooled Lockable Bay Door Aluminum Chassis Kensington Lock Slot

General
Number of Bays	4x 2.5"/3.5"
Inputs/Outputs	1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Compatible Drive Interface	SATA III
Form Factor	Desktop
Maximum RAID Transfer Rate	947 MB/s (Read/Write in RAID 0)
RAID Support	, RAID 0/1/5
Drives
Storage Capacity	64 TB (4 x 16 TB)
Rotational Speed	7200 rpm
Interface	SATA III
Initial RAID Configuration	RAID 5
Default OS Support	macOS
Electrical
Power Source	Internal Power Supply
AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
DC Input Power	12 VDC at 10 A
Security
Security Features	Kensington Security Slot, Lockable Bay Door
Environmental
Operating Temperature	32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C
Physical
Material of Construction	Aluminum
Cooling	1x Fan
Status Monitoring	LED Indicator
Dimensions (W x H x D)	9.4 x 7.3 x 5.3" / 23.88 x 18.54 x 13.46 cm
Weight	7.94 lb / 3.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	18.89 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	15.4 x 14.3 x 10.9"

Pre-configured for RAID 5, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad features advanced RAID capabilities, letting you choose the best option for your workflow. Whether you want massive capacity through a single large array, need maximum performance up to 947 MB/s, or redundancy to keep your data secure, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad gives you the option of OWC's proprietary SoftRAID engine or Windows-supported RAID modes.

Built with a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure, a whisper-quiet fan, and vibration-absorbing feet, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad is designed to run cool and quietly, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Front-facing LEDs provide an instant drive-activity snapshot, while the front panel access lock helps to keep your drives safe. You can also secure the entire drive with the rear-mounted Kensington compatible lock slot. OWC's multi-hour drive "burn-in" performance certification procedure helps to ensure that your drive arrives operating properly and ready to perform.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I am using a single SSD - the LED corresponding to the EMPTY slot is red. Can you confirm that this is expected behavior?

A: The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini USB 3.1 Gen-2 Storage Enclosure is a RAID enclosure primarily, so it will display a red light to indicate no connection if a bay is empty or occupied by a malfunctioning drive.

Q: 2. If you use SPAN (not RAID 0/1) with 2x1TB SSD, what transfer speeds can you expect to get?

A: Lower than RAID 0, but not substantially so.

Q: 3. Does this enclosure put the drive to sleep after a few minutes of activity? I'm NOT referring to the MacOS system settings.

A: The OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure does not have any internal processing capability. It is a purely "passive" enclosure which does not have any ability to regulate itself without input from the operating system.

Q: 4. Does this OWC Array come with HDD's installed or do you need to buy them separately?

A: Included are 4 x 14TB drives.

Q: 5. Will a Samsung 870 QVO 8TB SSD fit in this enclosure and will it work with the current MacOS?

A: You can use a Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD in the OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini 2.5" SATA to USB Type-C Portable Storage Enclosure BH #OWCMEPMTCKIT. It will work with MacOS.

Q: 6. Will it mount ok with Mac OS Ventura?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure is compatible with macOS 13.x Ventura.

Q: 7. If I use this enclosure without the softraid software, will the disks appear to Windows 11 as four independent disk drives?

A: With out SoftRaid, each drive in the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure will appear on its own.

Q: 8. Does this unit power up and power down with your machine?

A: Yes with my MacBook Pro - powered directly and shuts down when the Power down your machine.

Q: 9. Do all 4 drives have to be the same make, model, and size?

A: It is best to use identical drives from the same manufacturer when possible, but you can mix drives. You will want to keep them the same speed and size in most cases.

Q: 10. Can I use this for TimeCapsule on Multi-Mac environment and just skip all the OWC Softraid software issues ?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure can be used with Time Machine.

Sung	15/09/2024
[4x 2.5"/3.5"] I installed two SATA SSDs in mine and configured a RAID 1 array. It's no bigger than a couple of slim external DVD writers stacked together. It does weigh quite a bit more but beats juggling two external drives. It appears in Windows as a USB storage device and thus can be formatted and BitLockered. Overall, it's my main portable archive for important files. 5

Sung	15/09/2024
[4x 2.5"/3.5"] I installed two SATA SSDs in mine and configured a RAID 1 array. It's no bigger than a couple of slim external DVD writers stacked together. It does weigh quite a bit more but beats juggling two external drives. It appears in Windows as a USB storage device and thus can be formatted and BitLockered. Overall, it's my main portable archive for important files. 5

Sung	15/09/2024
[4x 2.5"/3.5"] I installed two SATA SSDs in mine and configured a RAID 1 array. It's no bigger than a couple of slim external DVD writers stacked together. It does weigh quite a bit more but beats juggling two external drives. It appears in Windows as a USB storage device and thus can be formatted and BitLockered. Overall, it's my main portable archive for important files. 5

Bruce	13/09/2024
[SATA III] works well! No problems, put 4 10TB drives and was easily able to create a RAID5 array with SoftRaid. 5

Audra	19/08/2024
[, RAID 0/1/5] I always seem to be upgrading drives and this enclosure means that I don't have to change around my workspace. These are solid metal and look good in a Mac environment. I also love that it's BUS powered so that there are less cables to deal with. I did have some OWC express cases but they were plastic and cheap by comparison. 5

Audra	19/08/2024
[, RAID 0/1/5] I always seem to be upgrading drives and this enclosure means that I don't have to change around my workspace. These are solid metal and look good in a Mac environment. I also love that it's BUS powered so that there are less cables to deal with. I did have some OWC express cases but they were plastic and cheap by comparison. 5

Audra	19/08/2024
[, RAID 0/1/5] I always seem to be upgrading drives and this enclosure means that I don't have to change around my workspace. These are solid metal and look good in a Mac environment. I also love that it's BUS powered so that there are less cables to deal with. I did have some OWC express cases but they were plastic and cheap by comparison. 5

Richard	12/08/2024
[SATA III] My setup is TWO 8TB Samsung SSDs in a Raid-0 configuration for a total of 16TB. Drive is reliably bus powered with my MacBook Air M2 or OWC thunderbolt hub, so no need for the included power adapter. The enclosure is very good at keeping things cool. I'm getting 579mb/s write and 810mb/s read times (its a tad slower when encrypted). I use the drive for my photo archives, for which it's plenty fast. Much faster than my old 24TB raid g-drive. Cons. You can't turn off the blinking blue lights, so I put a little gaffers tape over them. The included usb-c cable is very very stiff, so I got a more pliable Anker TB4 cable. The included screws to hold the drives in are poor quality. The enclosure could be made smaller if they just made it just big enough for SSDs. 5

Richard	12/08/2024
[SATA III] My setup is TWO 8TB Samsung SSDs in a Raid-0 configuration for a total of 16TB. Drive is reliably bus powered with my MacBook Air M2 or OWC thunderbolt hub, so no need for the included power adapter. The enclosure is very good at keeping things cool. I'm getting 579mb/s write and 810mb/s read times (its a tad slower when encrypted). I use the drive for my photo archives, for which it's plenty fast. Much faster than my old 24TB raid g-drive. Cons. You can't turn off the blinking blue lights, so I put a little gaffers tape over them. The included usb-c cable is very very stiff, so I got a more pliable Anker TB4 cable. The included screws to hold the drives in are poor quality. The enclosure could be made smaller if they just made it just big enough for SSDs. 5

Richard	12/08/2024
[SATA III] My setup is TWO 8TB Samsung SSDs in a Raid-0 configuration for a total of 16TB. Drive is reliably bus powered with my MacBook Air M2 or OWC thunderbolt hub, so no need for the included power adapter. The enclosure is very good at keeping things cool. I'm getting 579mb/s write and 810mb/s read times (its a tad slower when encrypted). I use the drive for my photo archives, for which it's plenty fast. Much faster than my old 24TB raid g-drive. Cons. You can't turn off the blinking blue lights, so I put a little gaffers tape over them. The included usb-c cable is very very stiff, so I got a more pliable Anker TB4 cable. The included screws to hold the drives in are poor quality. The enclosure could be made smaller if they just made it just big enough for SSDs. 5