OWC
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Qx2 Four-Bay RAID Enclosure
Elevate your media workflows with the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Qx2, a high-performance four-bay external storage enclosure. Its durable brushed aluminum chassis houses four 3.5" SATA drives, offering flexible hardware RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. Achieve impressive transfer speeds up to 300 MB/s via USB 3.0, eSATA, or FireWire 800. This enclosure comes pre-configured in RAID 5 for a balance of speed and data protection, and includes essential cables, a front panel lock, a 5-year warranty, and complimentary data recovery service.
$229.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
84
/ 188
#84 in Hard Drive Arrays
Price vs Category Average
-89%
Below average
Drive Bays
43.5
/ x " Serial ATA
Who it's for
- Versatile Hardware RAID Support
- Extensive Interface Options
- Robust, Professional Build Quality
Who should skip it
- High Initial Cost
- Audible Fan Noise
- Legacy Port Dependency
Key Specs
Drive Bays
4 x 3.5" Serial ATA
Maximum Transfer Rate
Up to 300 MB/sec (USB 3.0/eSATA in RAID 0)
Interface Types
USB 3.0, FireWire 800, eSATA
RAID Modes Supported
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, Span (Hardware RAID)
Dimensions
9.7 x 5.3 x 7.0 inches (246.4 x 134.6 x 177.8 mm)
Weight
8.6 lb / 3.9 kg
Security
Front Panel Lock with 2 Keys
Operating Temperature
41 to 108°F / 5 to 42°C
Features
- Four 3.5" SATA drive bays
- Hardware RAID controller for flexible configurations
- Pre-configured in RAID 5 for protection and speed
- Versatile USB 3.0, eSATA, and FireWire connectivity
- Durable brushed aluminum enclosure
- Includes complimentary 1-year data recovery
- Easy switching between RAID modes
- Backed by a 5-year limited warranty
What customers say
This enclosure earns high praise primarily for its exceptional build quality and robust data integrity features. Creative professionals value the heavy-duty aluminum chassis, which ensures durability and effective heat dissipation for demanding use. A major advantage is the versatile connectivity, supporting USB, eSATA, and FireWire, ensuring broad system compatibility. Users particularly appreciate the hardware RAID options, citing the reliability of configurations like RAID 5 for necessary data redundancy. While performance is solid for its interface generation, the main drawback noted is the cooling fan noise, which can be disruptive in quiet settings. Overall, it is seen as a dependable workhorse that delivers on its promise of professional grade reliability and construction.
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