16Tb External Hard Drive

Owc 16tb Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive

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The 16TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive from Other World Computing features a compact and shock-resistant design with a 3-year limited warranty to ensure it stays functional and keeps your data safe. Inside its enclosure is a 3.5" SATA hard drive with a rotational speed of 7200 rpm, transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s, and a capacity of 16TB, so you'll have plenty of space to save your favorite music, photos, and movies.

The Mercury Elite Pro contains a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1/3.0) port (which is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1), an eSATA port, and two 9-pin FireWire 800 ports (backwards compatible with FireWire 400 using an optional adapter). Along with a USB-B to USB-A cable, the Mercury Elite Pro also comes with Firewire 1394B 9-Pin to 9-Pin and eSATA cables.

Please note, this hard drive is not compatible with the NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G-2e eSATA card.

16TB Storage Capacity 1 x USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 Port 1 x eSATA Port 2 x FireWire 800 (9-Pin) Ports 7200 rpm Drive Rotation Speed 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Compact, Shock-Resistant Design Includes AC Power Supply Vertical Stand & Cables Included Compatible with Windows, Mac & Linux

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage	16 TB
Drive Type	Unspecified HDD
Default OS Support	Mac *Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
System Connection	USB-B 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 or eSATA II or, FireWire 800
Parameters
Drive Type	Unspecified HDD
Read Speed	Maximum: 300 MB/s
Default OS Support	Mac *Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
Encryption Support	No
External Enclosure
System Connection	USB-B 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 or eSATA II or, FireWire 800
Security Features	Kensington Security Slot
Material	Aluminum
Fan Cooled	No
Impact Resistance	Shock-Resistant (Unrated)
Environmental Resistance	No
Electrical
Power Source	Included AC Adapter
Power Draw	36.00 W
Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
General
Operating Conditions	41 to 107°F / 5 to 41°C at 8 to 90% Humidity
Operating Shock	65 G / 2.0 ms
Storage Conditions	-40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C at 5 to 95% Humidity
Dimensions	9 x 4.6 x 1.5" / 22.9 x 11.7 x 3.8 cm
Weight	2.65 lb / 1.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	4.635 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11 x 8.8 x 2.9"

The Mercury Elite Pro houses the JMicron JMS562 and JMicron JMB355 USB/FireWire/eSATA chipset, which works in conjunction with the 7200rpm drive rotational speed of the installed hard drive to deliver a fast data transfer rate. The Mercury Elite Pro boasts a maximum read speed of 300 MB/s.

A top-notch design and the best components ensure the Mercury Elite Pro Series is built to last, backed with a 3-year limited warranty by OWC.

The compact and shock-resistant design ensures safe portability. In addition, the Mercury Elite Pro offers one USB 3.0 port (backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1), two FireWire 800 (1394B) ports, and one eSATA port for easy plug-and-play on virtually any system. Even the cables are included.

Designed to complement any user's system, the Mercury Elite Pro was created with the Mac Pro system in mind as a starting point. However, it's a fine storage solution for any computer.

macOS 8.6
macOS 9.0
macOS 9.1
macOS 9.2
macOS 10.0 Cheetah
macOS 10.1 Puma
macOS 10.2 Jaguar
macOS 10.3 Panther
macOS 10.4 Tiger
macOS 10.5 Leopard
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

Windows XP
Windows XP (64-Bit)
Windows XP Professional (64-Bit)
Windows Vista
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

Linux supported via USB and FireWire interfaces

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Where does this plug into in the back of the Mac mini?

A: This dock has a USB type A plug for connection to a Mac Mini.

Q: 2. How do these drives compare to a similar model g-technology drive? I like that these drives have different connection types other than just Thunderbolt & USB-C

A: Thats what I bought these drive. Firewire etc. Hard to find these days

Q: 3. Can these be stacked, or is heat an issue?

A: The vents on the OWC 8TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive are located on the sides, and not the top of the drive, so you could potentially stack them, but dues to the shape of the drive and the nature of rotating HDDs, I would not advise it.

Q: 4. What are the specs for the minimum (MB/s) read and write speeds?

A: The OWC 18TB miniStack USB 3.1 Gen 1 External Hard Drive supports transfer speeds up to 208MB/s, read and write.

Q: 5. Can the drive be replaced with any sata drive?

A: If you want to use your own 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive, I would recommend buying the empty enclosure version of the OWC miniStack USB 3.2 Gen 1 Storage : https://bit.ly/48Xs5zg If you do buy the OWC miniStack USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive with a drive installed (https://bit.ly/3SLAzDP available as 1 TB, 2 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB, 16 TB, 18 TB, or 20 TB), opening the enclosure voids the OWC warranty. Instructions for installing or replacing a drive are available on pages 5-7 of the manual here: https://bit.ly/49lOpT8

Q: 6. is this compatible with M1 MAC?

A: The OWC 12TB Mercury Elite Pro External Hard Drive (USB 3.2 Gen 1) is compatible with a M1 Mac. Depending on the exact model you might need a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter.

Q: 7. 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.

Q: 8. 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: 9. how do I format to work on my p c?

A: The drive comes preformatted for FAT32, which is a Windows file system. There is no need to reformat the drive for compatibility.

Q: 10. 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.

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