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OWC Mercury Elite Pro User Manual

OWC Mercury Elite Pro
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OWC Mercury Elite-AL 800 Pro MIRROR RAID 1
Dual Drive FireWire 800/400 USB 2.0 Solution
Owners Manual

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OWC Mercury Elite Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of storage drives supported1
FireWire 800Yes
Product colorAluminum
Data transfer rate5 Gbit/s
Cables includedAC, eSATA, FireWire, USB

Summary

Introduction

System Requirements

Details minimum system requirements for both Macintosh and PC platforms.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro package.

About This Manual

Explains potential variations in the manual and where to find the latest info.

Port View & Cable Connections

Illustrates and describes the various ports and cable connections on the device.

Detailed View

Provides a detailed look at the OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro, including LED indicators.

System Setup

Software Installation

Explains that the drive is plug & play with no drivers needed for modern OS.

Computer Connections

Guides on connecting the drive to a computer and verifying power status.

Formatting

Booting on Older Macintosh Systems

Information for using the drive to boot on older Power-PC based Macintosh systems.

Using with a PC System

Instructions for preparing the drive for use with a PC system.

Formatting on Mac OS X

Step-by-step guide to format the drive using Disk Utility on Mac OS X.

Removing GUID Partition Scheme for Windows

Procedure to remove the GUID partition scheme for older Windows systems.

Formatting on Windows 2000 and later

Step-by-step guide to format the drive using Windows Disk Management.

Troubleshooting & Tips

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses common problems like connectivity issues and drive access errors.

Tips for Usage and Software

Covers LED indicators, unmounting, backup software, cloning, OS X icons, and cross-platform use.

Appendix

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers common questions about RAID functionality, formatting, and drive spin-down.

About Data Protection

Emphasizes the importance of backup copies and user responsibility for data loss.

Customer Service

Before Contacting Support

Guides users on initial troubleshooting and information to have ready for support.

Support Hours and Contact Information

Provides phone numbers, live chat details, and email for customer support.

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