OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad - HDD Enclosure - 2.5/3.5 inch - Serial ATA III - USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C - Silver

The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad is a high-performance 4-bay external hard drive enclosure designed for professionals and enthusiasts who require reliable, high-speed storage. With support for both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, this enclosure offers versatile storage options up to 72TB. Featuring USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity with transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s, it ensures fast data access and efficient workflows. The aluminum construction provides durability and effective heat dissipation, while the integrated quiet cooling fan maintains optimal operating temperatures. Tool-less drive installation makes setup quick and easy, and multiple RAID modes (0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, SPAN) allow you to configure the storage for performance, redundancy, or a combination of both.

Advantages

High-speed USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer rate. Supports up to 4 drives for massive storage capacity. Flexible RAID configurations for data protection or speed. Tool-less drive installation for easy setup. Durable aluminum enclosure with quiet cooling fan. Compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Suitable for

• Creative professionals needing fast, reliable storage for large media files
• IT administrators requiring backup and archival solutions
• Home users seeking expandable storage for media libraries
• Small businesses needing centralized data storage

Key specifications

• Number of Drive Bays: 4
• Supported Drive Form Factors: 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD
• Internal Drive Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
• Host Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
• Max Data Transfer Rate: Up to 10 Gb/s
• RAID Modes: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, SPAN
• Maximum Total Capacity: Up to 72TB (4 x 18TB HDDs)
• Enclosure Material: Aluminum
• Color: Silver
• Cooling System: Integrated quiet cooling fan
• Power Supply: Internal universal auto-switching (AC 100-240V)
• Operating System Compatibility: macOS 10.6.8 or later, Windows 7 or later, Linux
• Included Cables: USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A
• Security Features: Kensington lock slot
• Drive Installation: Tool-less
• LED Indicators: Power, Drive Activity, RAID Status

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use with SSDs and ensure your system supports USB 3.1 Gen 2. The enclosure is ideal for video editing, large database storage, and network-attached storage (NAS) applications.