Increase your storage capacity with the high-speed 6TB Mercury Elite Pro USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from Other World Computing. Inside the rugged aluminum enclosure, which provides both efficient heat dissipation and aesthetic style, is a 6TB 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" hard drive that allows you to back up important files, clear space from your internal drives, and work on large projects that can be transported to other computer systems. The Mercury Elite Pro connects to your computer or gaming console's USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port using the included USB-B to USB-A cable for data transfer rates of up to 252 MB/s and supports backup applications such as Apple Time Machine and Windows File History for regularly scheduled backups. Its compact, shock-resistant enclosure also allows you to quickly store the drive in a bag or backpack to quickly take on-the-go.

6TB Storage Capacity    1 x USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 Port    7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Hard Drive    Up to 252 MB/s Read Speed    Compact, Shock-Resistant Design    Aluminum Enclosure    Works with Mac, Windows & Linux    PlayStation 4 & Xbox Compatible

The compact aluminum enclosure includes a shock-isolating design to keep your data safe while traveling. It also provides efficient and quiet heat dissipation when the drive is in use. The drive can lay horizontally on your desk or be set vertically using the included stand.

The Mercury Elite Pro includes a 6TB 3.5" 7200 rpm SATA III hard drive with a maximum throughput of 252 MB/s, which provides the storage capacity and speed needed to back up important files, archive your music and video collection, and work on demanding tasks such as video editing directly from the device.

Connect the Mercury Elite Pro to USB 3.2 Gen 1-compatible computers, video game consoles, Smart TVs, and more using the included cable.

This external drive works with most applications and backup programs, including Apple Time Machine and Windows File History.

The Mercury Elite Pro can be used to expand the storage capacity of video game consoles such as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Games can be transferred to the external drive and played from it.

The Mercury Elite Pro is designed to work with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems in addition to smart TVs and PlayStation 4 and Xbox video game consoles.

• Windows 7 (32-Bit)
• Windows 7 (64-Bit)
• Windows 8 (32-Bit)
• Windows 8 (64-Bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32-Bit)
• Windows 8.1 (64-Bit)
• Windows 10 (32-Bit)
• Windows 10 (64-Bit)
• Windows 11
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Home Server 2011

• macOS 10.6 Snow Leopard
• macOS 10.7 Lion
• macOS 10.8 Mountain Lion
• macOS 10.9 Mavericks
• macOS 10.10 Yosemite
• macOS 10.11 El Capitan
• macOS 10.12 Sierra
• macOS 10.13 High Sierra
• macOS 10.14 Mojave
• macOS 10.5 Leopard
• macOS 10.15 Catalina
• macOS 11.x Big Sur
• macOS 12.x Monterey
• macOS 13.x Ventura
• macOS 14.x Sonoma

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What brand of hard disk drive comes with this unit? If it’s the Toshiba, I will purchase it. If Seagate, probably not.

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer doesn't specify the brand of the drives include with the OWC 16TB Mercury Elite Pro USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive. The brand may vary based on availability.

Q: 2. 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: 3. 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: 4. Does anyone know if these are fast enough for editing 2K footage off of?

A: The OWC Mercury Elite Pro USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive has a maximum transfer speed of 252 MB/s, which would not be recommended for high-resolution video editing.

Q: 5. does it come with a cable?

A: Yes, the OWC / Other World Computing 2TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive B&H # OWMEAL2 includes in the box: OWC Mercury Elite Pro External Drive eSATA cable FireWire 800 cable USB 3.0 Cable Power Supply. Vertical Stand

Q: 6. What are the minimum system requirements?

A: the OWC 16TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive BH #OWCME3QH7T16 only requires that a host machine have a USB3, eSATA or Firewire 800 port to work.

Q: 7. Country of origin?

A: The OWC 2TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive BH #OWMEAL2 is made in Taiwan.

Q: 8. Is this compatible with a Mac?

A: Yes, this model is compatible with mac.

Q: 9. Are the drives user replaceable? Thanks.

A: Not during the warranty period, it will void the warranty. Physically, yes, you can replace the drives, they are standard 3.5 inch hard drives.

Q: 10. I can’t seem to find a FireWire host connection. .??

A: The OWC 16TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive has 2 Firewire ports on the back of the drive.