Designed for a wide array of workflow needs, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure from OWC / Other World Computing features dual SATA drive bays that support both 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs and SSDs. It connects to your host system using a 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, which provides data transfers of up to 1250 MB/s and is compatible with Windows and Mac. The Mercury Elite Pro Quad is also compatible with Thunderbolt 3, as well as 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. A software RAID is driven by SoftRAID software and supports both RAID and JBOD configurations, while a 92mm cooling fan ensures adequate thermal offloading and a Kensington Lock slot can be used to secure the enclosure. Included is a USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a USB Type-C to Type-A cable, two security keys, and an external power cable.

Please note that RAID functionality requires OWC's SoftRAID RAID software, which is sold separately.

4 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA Drive Bays    USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface    Supports RAID and JBOD    Software RAID Controller    1 x 92mm Cooling Fan    Thunderbolt 3 Compatible    Includes USB Type-C to Type-C Cable    Includes USB Type-C to Type-A Cable    Windows and Mac Compatible

The Mercury Elite Pro Quad's powerful USB Type-C interface delivers 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 bandwidth and works with a USB Type-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or Windows. Simply connect the Mercury Elite Pro Quad via the included USB Type-C cable to experience next-level performance. If your computer doesn't feature USB Type-C connectivity, the included USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable brings backward compatibility for machines with legacy USB ports.

Compatible with 2.5" and 3.5" drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad's four universal drive bays let users pack up to a massive amount of storage. With this level of capacity and drive flexibility, you will not have to compromise when it comes to your storage.

Every detail was considered when designing the Mercury Elite Pro Quad. Built with a heat-dissipating aluminum enclosure, a whisper-quiet fan, and vibration-absorbing feet, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad runs cool and quietly, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Front-facing LEDs provide an instant drive-activity snapshot, while the front panel access lock keeps your drives safe. You can even secure the entire drive with the rear-mounted Kensington compatible lock slot.

Need more power and protection? Choose a solution that includes OWC's powerful SoftRAID RAID software. SoftRAID is a powerful, intuitive software RAID utility. Multiple RAID levels let you select the RAID level that fits you or your project's needs best. If you need maximum volume capacity, optimum drive performance, data protection, or a combination of attributes, SoftRAID has you covered.

Packed with features like drive validation, verification, and failure prediction, SoftRAID includes features you simply don't get with hardware RAID. It's like having a datacenter on your desktop. From home users looking to protect photos and documents to professionals needing to protect and quickly access projects, SoftRAID is a solid solution.

Start protecting yourself and your data today. Get all of SoftRAID's disk checking and monitoring features, plus fast and efficient RAID software.

Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, Mercury Elite Pro Quad is rigorously quality tested, and backed by an OWC Limited Warranty and 24/7 customer support.

Your data is irreplaceable, and OWC takes protecting it seriously. That's why this OWC Solution includes Acronis True Image OEM, a combination backup and anti-malware solution that keeps your data protected from accidents, failures, and malware/ransomware attacks.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with the WD Red 20TB and/or 22 TB drives ?

A: Yes, this OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure is WD Red 20TB and 22 TB drives.

Q: 2. Can it read SMART attributes and run SMART tests for each installed drive ?

A: No unfortunately, this item only supports SMART test in independent/JBOD mode.

Q: 3. We can see USB 3.0 in the specs, but USB 3.1 on the pic. What is real?

A: USB 3.0 was renamed to USB 3.1. They are the same speed.

Q: 4. Do all 4 drives have to be the same make, model, and size?

A: It is best to use identical drives from the same manufacturer when possible, but you can mix drives. You will want to keep them the same speed and size in most cases.

Q: 5. What specific drives are included?

A: At this time we are using the 6.0TB Toshiba MD04ACA600.

Q: 6. If I use this enclosure without the softraid software, will the disks appear to Windows 11 as four independent disk drives?

A: With out SoftRaid, each drive in the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure will appear on its own.

Q: 7. is this an egpu?

A: No, it is not, our Helios FX 650 is.

Q: 8. Will it support four 16TB drives?

A: Yes, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure can work with 16TB 3.5 sata drives.

Q: 9. Can I use this for TimeCapsule on Multi-Mac environment and just skip all the OWC Softraid software issues ?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure can be used with Time Machine.

Q: 10. Can this support 4 20tb drives?

A: Yes, this OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad 4-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure can support 4 20tb drives. https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-mercury-elite-pro-quad/raid-5