Model: OWCMEDCH7S04
from $1,429.99
Storage: 2 x 2TB
4 configurations available
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual is a 4TB 2-bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD RAID array, pre-configured with two 2TB SATA III SSDs for immediate use after formatting. This aluminum enclosure offers flexible storage solutions with supported RAID modes including JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1, alongside a 3-port hub featuring two USB-C and two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports for expanded connectivity. Designed for demanding workflows, it delivers transfer rates up to 1250 MB/s and includes a 60mm cooling fan, making it suitable for professionals requiring high-speed, reliable external storage across Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux systems.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $1,429.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual 4TB 2-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD RAID Array with 3-Port Hub (2 x 2TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,429.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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