from $529.99
Storage: 16TB
3 configurations available
Increase your storage capacity with the high-speed 16TB 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 16TB 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.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $529.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The OWC 16TB Mercury Elite Pro USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive is available at bhphoto, starting at $529.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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