The Mercury Elite Pro Dual 16TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array from OWC / Other World Computing features two bays that each sport an 8TB hard drive to deliver a total raw capacity of 16TB for your Thunderbolt-equipped system. The two 3.5" hard drives are preconfigured in a hardware RAID 0 array that strips the data across both drives to provide speeds of up to 474 MB/s. You can reconfigure the drives in a RAID 1, SPAN, or individual mode utilizing the hardware RAID controller. Other notable features include an aluminum enclosure and a quiet fan to cool the drives and internal components.

To keep up with the fast transfer speeds from the drives, the dual Thunderbolt 2 ports have a 20 Gb/s bi-directional channel for each port. The Mercury Elite Pro also has a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0) connection for greater compatibility with a wider range of systems. Moreover, Thunderbolt and USB-B to USB-A cables are included so you can start storing and editing right out of the box.

2 x 8TB 3.5" Hard Drives    2 x SATA III 3.5" Drive Bays    2 x Thunderbolt 2 | 1 x USB-B 3.2 Gen 1    RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and Independent Modes    Preconfigured as RAID 0    Hardware RAID Controller    Data Transfer Speeds up to 474 MB/s    Aluminum Enclosure with Cooling Fan    Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Cables Included    Windows and Mac Compatible

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology is a suitable RAID solution for creative workflows, project archives, and system backups. Inside are two drives, easily configured in RAID 0, 1, span, or independent mode.

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual comes with two Thunderbolt 2 ports, one USB 3.0 port, and all of the cables you need for use with almost any system. Ready to perform in RAID 0, it's also easily configured in RAID 1, span, and independent modes to match your workflow needs.

With dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual supports Thunderbolt daisy-chains that enable you to expand your workstation's capabilities with up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, including high-speed storage, expansion chassis for specialist workflows, and even a high-definition display.

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology features a heat-dissipating, brushed-aluminum design with a whisper-quiet, high-performance fan. In addition, smart power conserves energy and extends the life of the drives inside. The Elite Pro Dual automatically spins down during periods of inactivity, and powers on and off with your workstation. Extraordinarily durable and efficient, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology is built to seamlessly integrate with any work environment from large-scale, high demand production studios to your home office.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do I need to buy 2 separate OWC U2 Shuttle if I want to use 8 Nvme M.2?

A: Yes, each OWC U2 Shuttle supports up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs, and the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array will support up to two OWC U2 Shuttles.

Q: 2. Is this compatible with a Thunderbolt 4 Dock?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual 8TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt RAID Array will be compatible with a Thunderbolt 4 dock even though the unit has a Thunderbolt 3 connection.

Q: 3. Can a single NVMe drive reach claimed speed of 2800MB/s or is RAID 0 actually required?

A: Raid 0 is required to achieve 2800MB/s when using the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual with SoftRAID BH #OWTB3MPDU0S.

Q: 4. Can I use 4 m.2 in one side without raid as individuals drives

A: Yes, you can use the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array as individual drives it would using the JBOD feature.

Q: 5. Do the discs spin down while powered on but not actively transferring data?

A: OWC has not provided information regarding whether the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array's hard drives remain spinning when not actively transferring data.

Q: 6. How long is the Thunderbolt cable supplied with this SSD?

A: The length of the Thunderbolt cable with the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual 8TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt RAID Array (2 x 4TB) BH #OWTB3MPDUR08 • MFR #OWCTB3MPDUR08W will be about 6'.

Q: 7. how loud is that fan?

A: The OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual with SoftRAID fan has a decibel rating of 32.4 dB.

Q: 8. WIll this work with a U2 SSD? The 4.0TB WESTERN DIGITAL ULTRASTAR DC SN630

A: Yes the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual with SoftRAID is designed to work with U2 SSDs and is compatible with Western Digital's ULTRASTAR DC SN630 SSD.

Q: 9. Can this be used without softraid? So I can boot MacOs from it?

A: Please contact the manufacturer for more informatiion. 1-800-275-4576 U.S.A.

Q: 10. Can I daisy chain this to lacie 2big drive?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual with SoftRAID BH #OWTB3MPDU0S has dual Thunderbolt 3 ports so as long as your Lacie drive is Thunderbolt 3 or USB Type C, you can connect it to the second port on the unit.