Model: OWCMEDCH7S08
from $2,099.99
Storage: 2 x 4TB
4 configurations available
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual is an 8TB 2-bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD RAID array, pre-configured with two 4TB SATA III SSDs for immediate high-performance storage. This versatile aluminum enclosure supports JBOD, RAID 0, and RAID 1 modes, offering transfer rates up to 1250 MB/s. It features a 3-port hub with two USB-C and two USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 ports for expanded connectivity, and is kept cool by a 60mm fan. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux, this unit is ideal for professionals needing fast, flexible, and reliable external storage with convenient peripheral integration.
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 $2,099.99.
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 8TB 2-Bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD RAID Array with 3-Port Hub (2 x 4TB) is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,099.99.
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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