OWC Mercury Elite Pro 2 Bay RAID Enclosure with USB 3.2 for Dual 3.5 inch HDDs
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About this product
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro 2 Bay RAID Enclosure is designed to house two 3.5-inch HDDs, transforming them into an external storage solution with USB 3.2 connectivity. This enclosure acts as a case for your drives, allowing users to build their own RAID or JBOD configurations. It features a USB 3.0 interface (compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds) and is manufactured in Taiwan. OWC provides a 1-year limited warranty for the enclosure itself, offering a robust way to expand storage.
Our take
If you're looking to repurpose some spare 3.5-inch hard drives or build a custom external storage solution, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro 2 Bay RAID Enclosure is a solid option. It's just an enclosure, so you'll need to supply your own drives, but this gives you flexibility. The USB 3.2 interface ensures good transfer speeds, making it suitable for backups or media storage. The 1-year warranty is decent for an accessory like this. It's a practical way to get more mileage out of existing HDDs or create a redundant storage system, though you'll need to factor in the cost of drives.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Supports two 3.5-inch HDDs
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity
- Enclosure for custom RAID/JBOD
- 1-year OWC limited warranty
Cons
- Does not include hard drives
- Limited to 3.5-inch drives only
- No Thunderbolt interface
Specifications
- Brand OWC
- Type Case/Enclosure
- Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
- Compatible Drive Size 3.5 in Drive
- MPN MED3ER0GB
- Interface USB 3.0
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- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
