Data transfer rate | 40 Gigabits Per Second |
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Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
UPC | 810586037167 |
Item model number | 8648289 |
Product Dimensions | 27.94 x 17.78 x 20.32 cm; 4.75 kg |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 27.9 x 17.8 x 20.3 Centimetres |
Flash memory size | 1 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.2 |
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OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID Ready (JBOD) 4-Bay Storage Enclosure
Purchase options and add-ons
Hardware interface | USB |
Brand | OWC |
Colour | Silver |
Hardware platform | PC, Mac |
Material | Aluminum |
Item weight | 4.75 Kilograms |
Memory storage capacity | 48 TB |
Compatible devices | Desktop |
Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
Max number of supported devices | 4 |
About this item
- Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible
- Up to 947MB/s
- Powerful USB-C interface delivers USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) bandwidth and works with any USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or Windows PC.
- Four universal drive bays for 2.5" and 3.5" drives
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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ASIN | B09SC124GS |
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Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #35,304 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #241 in External Hard Drives |
Date First Available | Feb. 12 2022 |
Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
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Sold by | OWC (Other World Computing) | OWC (Other World Computing) | TERRAMASTER | UGREEN GROUP LIMITED |
hardware interface | usb | usb, usb c, usb3.2 gen 2, thunderbolt | usb3.2 gen 2, sata 6 0 gb | usb3.2 gen 1 |
brand | OWC | OWC | TERRAMASTER | UGREEN |
colour | Silver | Enclosure | Black | Grey |
hardware platform | Mac, PC | Mac, PC | Linux, Mac, Windows | Universal |
material | Aluminum | Aluminum | — | Aluminum |
Product Description

Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID
The Preferred Storage Solution
Designed to put the power of choice in your hands, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad packs an unprecedented combination of USB connectivity, universal drive bays, and advanced SoftRAID capabilities into a whisper-quiet aluminum enclosure. Whatever your workflow needs, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad has the flexibility to take your storage capacity, performance, and data security to a whole new level.
The Flexibility of USB-C
The Mercury Elite Pro Quad's powerful USB-C interface delivers 10Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 bandwidth and works with any USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or Windows PC. Simply connect the Mercury Elite Pro Quad via the included USB-C cable to experience next-level performance. If your computer doesn't feature USB-C connectivity, the included USB-C to USB-A cable brings backward compatibility for machines with legacy USB ports.
Capacity without Compromise
Compatible with 2.5" and 3.5" drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad's four universal drive bays let users pack up to a massive 48TB of storage. With this level of capacity and drive flexibility, you will not have to compromise when it comes to your storage.
Speed, Storage, and Security with SoftRAID
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 947MB/s, or redundancy to keep your data secure, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad gives you the power of choice with OWC's proprietary SoftRAID engine or Windows-supported RAID modes. The Mercury Elite Pro Quad is also available in a RAID-ready model so you can install the RAID software of your choice.
Designed for Professionals by Professionals
Every detail was considered when designing the Mercury Elite Pro Quad. Built with a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure, a whisper-quiet fan, and vibration-absorbing feet, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad runs 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 keeps your drives safe. You can even secure the entire drive with the rear-mounted Kensington compatible lock slot. On top of that, drive-equipped models undergo OWC's multi-hour drive "burn-in" performance certification procedure to ensure that your drive arrives operating properly and ready to perform.
Reliability and Support You Can Count On
Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, Mercury Elite Pro Quad is rigorously quality tested, and backed by OWC 24/7 customer support.
Highlights
- Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible
- Up to 947MB/s
- SoftRAID engine included
- Four universal drive bays for 2.5" and 3.5" drives


Highlights:
Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible
Up to 947MB/s
SoftRAID engine included
Four universal drive bays for 2.5" and 3.5" drives
Software Requirements
- Mac OS X 10.6 or later1
- Windows 7 or later
- Mac or PC featuring a USB Type-A or Type-C port
- For the best performance (10Gbps) a host with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port is required
- (1) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (VLI VL820)
- USB 3.1 Gen 2: 10 Gb/s (or 1250 MB/s)
- JBOD: Utilize each of the four drives independently
- RAID: Use the included SoftRAID XT software RAID to setup the Mercury Elite Pro Quad for RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 0+1
- RAID 5
1. SoftRAID XT requires Mac OS X 10.9.3 or later
4-Drive Storage Enclosure:
Drives Supported
- (4) 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s drives or
- (4) 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s drives
- SATA revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) compliant
- Compatible with SATA revisions 2.0 (3Gb/s) and 1.0 (1.5Gb/s)
- Yes
- Yes (Power and disk activity)
Plug and Play
- Yes
- Power Supply
- UL-listed universal auto-switching
- AC input: 100 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
- DC output: 12V, 6.25A
- Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Non-Operating: −4°F to 158°F (−20°C to 70°C)
- Height: 18.5 cm (7.3 in)
- Length: 24.0 cm (9.4 in)
- Width: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
- 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)

Includes:
- OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad
- (1) USB-C to USB-C cable
- (1) USB-C to USB-A cable
- (1) External power cable
- (2) Key for front panel
- Quick Start Guide
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- Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2023Capacity : 0TBStyle: Raid 5Verified PurchaseEasy setup, looks great and works like a charm!
Looking to trouble free operation!
- Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2024Capacity : EnclosureStyle: EnclosureVerified PurchaseI recently added the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad RAID Ready (JBOD) 4-Bay Storage Enclosure to my TrueNAS setup and have been pleased with its performance. Unlike some other external USB drives, TrueNAS does not recognize this JBOD as a mere USB device, which is a significant plus. The data transfer speeds are excellent, making it a reliable choice for expanding storage.
However, there is a minor issue with the design—the key mechanism for securing the drives can be easily misplaced. While this feature might be useful in a small office setting for additional security, it feels somewhat unnecessary for home use. A version with a simpler locking mechanism, like a turning knob, would be more convenient for those who do not require a key.
- Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2021Capacity : 0TBStyle: Raid 5Verified PurchaseI have two of these devices, which worked great but Apple update causes connection fail. Provided software key seems working in Mac OS 10.15 but no sooner driver will force to update causes you have to pay it. Therefore I will not consider any these devices anymore.
- Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2024Capacity : 8.0TBStyle: Raid 5Verified PurchaseIt work great now I have all my important stuff on it
Top reviews from other countries
- J. VeitReviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Well built and reliable; Good value, too
Capacity : EnclosureStyle: EnclosureVerified PurchaseI've owned one of these for 2.5 years and it has been so perfectly reliable that I bought a second on Amazon 9 months ago. Unlike some other devices I've used, this one works great with whatever I put in it and has never disconnected unexpectedly.
I've used it with large spinning disks (18 and 20 TB IronWolf Pros) as well as SATA SSDs (Samsungs in 500 GB and 8 TB sizes) and everything in between.
I didn't buy it with the RAID software as I didn't want that feature. I'm using it with a M1 Mac mini that functions as a home server, mostly running Plex to serve my media, DVRing over the air content, and acting as a Time Machine target for a laptop. Not the end of the world if this thing loses a disk and goes down as I've got local and online backups of everything.
- Gregory A BarkerReviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't go wrong
Capacity : 0TBStyle: Raid 5Verified PurchaseYou really can't go wrong with OWC products. They're high quality and work as advertised.
I put four old 10GB drives in here, went into SoftRAID and had a working volume in minutes. Super easy to use and very dependable.
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MAGGI SANDROReviewed in Italy on June 30, 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars Da valutare con attenzione
Capacity : EnclosureStyle: EnclosureVerified PurchasePer quanto riguarda l impiego dei materiali essi risultano ottimamente gestiti una garanzia di durabilità.
Da rivedere: 1- L’alimentatore interno di sicuro una soluzione salva spazio ma una fonte di calore addizionale soprattutto se si usano Hdd meccanici che di calore ne generano di loro già a sufficienza.
2- Il cavo di alimentazione è corto il che costringe a tenere l unità prossima alla presa compromettendo l agibilità.
3- Sportello anteriore ben realizzato ma la presenza della serratura sul lato sx che funge anche da maniglia per concetto non è funzionale in quanto l azione di apertura tende inevitabilmente a stortare nell estrazione lo sportello
4- L unità di base gestisce ogni slot dei 4 presenti in modo indipendente e sin qui le prestazioni sono di tutto rispetto per le modalità RAID la gestione è solo settabile tramite software non ci sono settaggi hardware il software è proprietario della Owc solo in inglese e per usufruire appieno delle funzionalità è a pagamento circa €50 che si aggiungono al già considerevole costo.
In ambiente Mac Os Ventura il set Raid impostato non si è mantenuto rendendo inutilizzabili gli Hdd penso a causa di una non piena compatibilità del software con Os …. motivo principale del mio reso.
Alcune recensioni tratte da siti di test hanno evidenziato tale possibilità in ambiente Mac mentre in ambiente Windows non risultavano.
- bouillin claudeReviewed in Germany on December 6, 2021
4.0 out of 5 stars Fine for Raid 0 or 1. Don't buy if you need to configure > Raid 1
Capacity : 0TBStyle: Raid 5Verified PurchaseVery sturdy metal case, with a useless (IMO) key-locked front panel. Only one USB-C socket on the back panel. The fan is quite noisy. Standby works fine on Mac. Rubber pads on bottom of the case too hard and quite useless to keep the hum off.
Very unfortunately considering the price of the unit, the configuration application OWC SoftRaid SW (expensive IMO) is *NOT* included, but you can make it without it: Use either the built in Raid 0, 1 or concatenation types configurations provided with Disk Utility RAID assistant in Mac OS.
I downloaded OWC SoftRaid 6.2 which is free for two weeks. Unfortunately, SoftRaid is a mess. Two-fold licensing is ridiculous and, trying to configure the unit as Raid 5, I simply got lost and gave up.
I am not sure what I can do or what I cannot during the free period of SoftRaid. I went back to Raid 0, using Mac OS Disk utility. Bad buy, pity!
Don't buy if you need to configure > Raid 1.
Two cables provided (USB C/C, and USB C/A). 1 m length was too short for my use.