Blazing-fast NVMe SSD performance meets massive capacity in this compact, dual-bay Thunderbolt storage enclosure. It’s perfect for everything from routine backups to high-bandwidth pro creative uses.
Edit, Ingest, and Backup in a Blink
The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual is ready for you to install two NVMe U.2 SSDs, so you can edit high-res files on the fly, ingest and duplicate dailies without a hitch, rip through the tightest of timelines, and backup huge music and photo libraries in a flash. While it offers blazingly fast performance with massive storage capacity, this compact solution is small enough to easily fit on a DIT cart, in a rack, or on your desktop.
Nearly 6x Faster SSD Performance
NVMe U.2 SSD use began in the corporate and server market, where ROI is defined in nanoseconds and dependability is paramount. Now, the Mercury Pro U.2 Dual brings enterprise-level performance and reliability to your home or office. The NVMe SSDs utilize Thunderbolt’s full 2800MB/s of data bandwidth capability, so it functions nearly 6x faster than your typical SSD.1
Adaptable Flexibility
The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual easily handles any project backup and storage task you throw at it. Dual drive bays house NVMe U.2 SSDs, ready for the RAID level of your choice, to tackle nearly any data need imaginable. From personal videos to major motion pictures, from photo shoots to file backups… the Mercury Pro U.2 Dual gives you necessary the capacity and horsepower get the job done.
Reconfiguration Ready
Configure the Mercury Pro U.2 Dual to your liking, but you can rest assured that when you want to change your drive configuration for more RAID capabilities or additional storage capacity, there’s no need to buy a costly new enclosure. The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual is ready to change with you. Configure and reconfigure Mercury Pro U.2 Dual…
- For cost-effective and streamlined RAID 0 and RAID 1 storage needs, configure each bay using a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch NVMe U.2 drive; or configure each bay with an NVMe M.2 SSD with an M.2 to U.2 adapter, like the OWC ShuttleOne.
- For more advanced RAID and capacity needs, configure each bay using an OWC U2 Shuttle with up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs per shuttle for a total of eight (8) SSDs.
Store More, See More, Do More
An extra Thunderbolt USB-C port lets you daisy-chain devices to your Mercury Pro U.2 Dual to expand your capabilities. Add up to five additional Thunderbolt solutions and merge them with the included OWC SoftRAID software for mind-blowing storage. Attach a 5K display or two 4K Thunderbolt displays. You can even place a USB device at the end of the chain. The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual gives you the freedom to use more of what you need.
Includes SoftRAID XT: Easy and Complete Drive Management
SoftRAID XT is the most powerful, intuitive software RAID utility on the market. Multiple RAID options 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 the perfect solution.
- Advanced: Create RAID 0/1/4/5/1+0 (10) arrays*
- Protected: SoftRAID Monitor constantly watches your disks and alerts you if problems are detected
- Validated: Volume validation ensures sectors can be read and parity is correct
- Certified: Checks disks before use to ensure they are safe for data storage
- Vigilant: Error prediction helps protect against unexpected failure
- Universal: Move SoftRAID arrays seamlessly between Macs and PCs with built-in OWC MacDrive technology
SoftRAID provides a level of performance that you simply can’t get with hardware RAID. Learn more about the power of SoftRAID XT.
Ready to Work Anywhere
The Mercury Pro U.2 Dual can be taken wherever you need a compact yet super-fast massive capacity storage solution. At 3.3”W x 5.8”H x 9.4”D and weighing just 4 pounds with drives, the Mercury Pro U.2 Dual can travel anywhere your workflow takes you. It connects to Thunderbolt Macs and PCs and can work cross-platform using OWC MacDrive 10 Pro software (available separately).
Your Digital Life…Protected for FREE
Backing up and protecting your data is critically important. But all too often it’s a task that falls to the bottom of the “to do” list, and you don’t realize it until it is too late. That’s why OWC has partnered with Acronis to give you 1 full year of the #1 personal backup and antivirus software to integrate into your workflow.
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office safeguards you from today’s data threats—from accidents to failures to attacks. With easy, intuitive backup and Ai-enhanced antimalware technology, your digital life is protected—photos, files, applications, systems, and the devices they are on.
- Complete Backup and Fast Recovery: quickly restore your files or entire system at any time
- Easy Disk Cloning and Full Image Backup: just two clicks to start a full disk image backup
- Cloud, Local or Hybrid Cloud: back up locally, to the cloud, or both. It’s your choice
Learn more about Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office
- Sequential read/write (max) performance based on testing Mercury Elite Pro U.2 Dual with 8 x 2TB Aura P12 SSDs in RAID 0 equipped connected to a MacBook Pro (16-inch 2019) with 64GB RAM and 2.4GHz i9 processor running AJA System Test (4K-Full resolution, 64GB file size, 10bit RGB codec, single file test). Each of the (2) U.2 drive bays are 2x PCIe lanes and support speeds of up to 1500MB/s. Max performance of 2800MB/s requires using both drive bays in a RAID 0 configuration.
- Requires use of DisplayPort to USB-C cable or adapter.
- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable (available separately). This configuration provides data transfer at up to 20Gb/s but does not support notebook charging.
- SoftRAID XT works with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 10. M1 Macs require macOS 11.3 or later. SoftRAID is licensed per computer.
- RAID 4/1+0 (10) are Mac only at this time.
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual External Storage Enclosure
- (1) External Power Supply and Power Cable
- (1) 0.7M Thunderbolt Cable
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual
- (1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual
- (1) OWC SoftRAID XT Software Bundle
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID XT
- (1) Manual & User Guide for OWC SoftRAID XT
- (1) Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (1 Year Subscription)
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC Pro U.2 Dual External SSD Specs
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 6.075 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.2 x 10 x 4.9″ |
