Add 12TB of USB 3.2 Gen 1 and eSATA 6G storage to your compatible Windows or Mac system with the Mercury Elite Pro Dual 12TB 2-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID Array (2 x 6TB) from OWC / Other World Computing. These drives are pre-configured in RAID 0 via hardware, and the array itself is designed for creative workflows, HD video, project archives, and system backups in environments ranging from production studios to home offices. 12TB also provides you with plenty of space to store files such as music, photos, movies, and documents. When configured as RAID 0, this array provides data transfer speeds up to 407 MB/s.

Within the array are two SATA III 3.5" drive bays that each house a single 6TB 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" hard drive. Since the array ships with two drives, they can be hardware configured as RAID 0, 1, SPAN, or Independent modes, each of which offers performance, data redundancy, or a combination of both. However, please be aware this array is hardware configured as a RAID 0 volume, which provides increased read and write speeds, but no data redundancy.

This volume will be recognized on systems running macOS 10.6 and later, as well as Windows XP and later. When connected to a compatible Mac via USB, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual may also be used as a boot drive, and connectivity is achieved using an integrated 5 Gb/s USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 port, or an integrated 6 Gb/s eSATA 6G port. For those who do not have USB 3.2 Gen 1, the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at speeds up to 480 Mb/s. To help ensure a smooth operating environment, the array uses a cooling fan, and its included 100-240 VAC power supply runs at 50/60 Hz to help ensure worldwide compatibility.

Also included with the with the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual is a 2.0' USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 to USB-A cable, a 3.3' eSATA 6G cable, an external power supply, and a power cable. Protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty that includes complimentary Level 1 data recovery for one year.

2 x 6TB 7200 rpm 3.5" Hard Drives    2 x SATA III 3.5" Drive Bays    1 x USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x eSATA 6G    RAID 0, 1, SPAN, and JBOD Modes    Pre-Configured in RAID 0    Hardware RAID Controller    Data Transfer Speeds up to 407 MB/s    Fan Cooled    Universal Auto-Switching Power Supply    Windows and Mac Compatible

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual is a dual-drive hardware RAID solution for creative workflows, project archives, and system backups where reliability and versatile performance count. With two fast hard drives that may be easily configured in multiple RAID modes at the flick of an easy-access switch, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is built to seamlessly integrate with vritually any work environment, from high demand production studios to your home office.

Reliable hardware RAID maximizes the full potential of two 3.5" 7200 rpm hard drives in the Mercury Elite Pro Dual. It comes configured in high-speed RAID 0 mode for the high sustained throughput from your drives. With speeds up to 407 MB/s, that's fast enough for HD video workflows. Configure the Mercury Elite Pro Dual in RAID 1 mode for the extra security of mirrored data, set up a span of the two drives, or use them independently.

Mercury Elite Pro Dual features both high-speed USB 3.0 (also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1) and eSATA 6G ports to offer the connectivity and versatility to work with your current equipment at fast speeds. A second-generation, free-flowing brushed-aluminum chassis with a high-performance fan delivers cool, quiet operation. In addition, drive-activity LEDs give you an instant snapshot of the status of your RAID, and intelligent power management helps conserve energy and reduce wear by automatically spinning down the drives when inactive.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I need a Hdrive for editing a doc project. Can this system, in RAID 0, handle editing in Davinci Resove?

A: There aren't any issues that I'm aware of, it should work well.

Q: 2. Where is the power switch?

A: The power button is on the from (top left).

Q: 3. If this Raid enclose goes bad, will I be able to take the drives out and still get my data off of them?

A: If set up as a RAID 1 then yes, if it is a RAID 0, then no, you cannot.

Q: 4. Is there any security such as password protection on this drive?

A: No, there are no built in security features.

Q: 5. Will this drive work to edit 6K prores video footage?

A: The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 32TB 2-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Array with 3-Port Hub will have USB-3.2. I would recommend that this can be used for editing assuming that your computer has USB-C 3.2 as well. Otherwise, it will not be to your advantage.

Q: 6. Does this hard drive enclosure come empty or with hard drives enclosed?

A: It comes with 2 x 4.0 TB HGST deskstar NAS hard disk drives.

Q: 7. As of now 2021 does this raid system come with 2 4TB HDD drives of 7200rpm?

A: The two 4TB hard drives in this OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 8TB 2-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Array with 3-Port Hub would be 7200 RPM.

Q: 8. Can I connect this drive to a new iMac? The USB 3ports on this drive look different than the USB 3 ports on the new iMac.

A: The included cable has the proper connections to plug it into the USB 3.0 ports on the iMac.

Q: 9. Can you compare the Elite pro dual to the Genesis?

A: The OWC Gemini offers a Thunderbolt 3 connection, whereas the OWC Mercury Elite Pro uses only USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2.

Q: 10. If you use this drive as a RAID 1, then if changes are made (or files added) to one drive, is the 2nd drive updated as well?

A: When the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 40TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array (2 x 20TB) is configured to RAID 1, any changes to Disk 1 will automatically be applied to Disk 2, as they are a complete 1:1 copy and will always be identical.