Model: OWCMEQCTSRT16
from $1,029.99
7 configurations available
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad is a robust 4-bay USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 RAID array, pre-configured with 16TB of storage across four 4TB SATA III 3.5" HDDs. This aluminum enclosure supports multiple RAID modes including 0, 1, 4, 5, 10, and JBOD, offering flexible data management and transfer speeds up to 947 MB/s. Equipped with a 92mm cooling fan and a Kensington security slot, it provides reliable and secure high-capacity storage for macOS and Windows users, ideal for professional workflows requiring significant data backup or media storage.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g. Available from $1,029.99.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
Common Failure Modes
Hard drive failure is the most common issue, which is why NAS uses RAID redundancy to prevent data loss. Fan failures and power brick deaths are the primary hardware issues for the enclosure itself.
Buy based on the software ecosystem (e.g., Synology DSM) and the number of drive bays you need for redundancy and future expansion. CPU power matters greatly if you plan to run media servers like Plex.
The NAS enclosure itself can last a decade. However, the hard drives inside are consumable and typically need replacing every few years depending on workload.
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad 16TB 4-Bay USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Array (4 x 4TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,029.99.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices run 24/7, making power consumption a steady, though low, cost. The real ongoing expense is replacing hard drives as they fail or filling empty bays to expand storage.
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