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OWC Mercury Elite RAID User Manual

OWC Mercury Elite RAID
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OWC Mercury Elite RAID
4 Bay Rack Enclosure
Owners Manual
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OWC Mercury Elite RAID Specifications

General IconGeneral
Drive Bays2
Drive Size3.5-inch
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
RAID Levels/ModesRAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD
CapacityUp to 32TB
Drive TypeSATA
Power SupplyExternal Power Adapter
Operating System CompatibilitymacOS, Windows

Summary

Quickstart Guide

Package Contents and Accessories

Hardware Overview

Important note before proceeding!

Crucial installation advice and safety warnings to read before setup or modification.

Cable Connections

FireWire 800 (1394B) Connection Options

Details the various methods for connecting the enclosure using FireWire 800 interfaces.

USB 2.0 & Other Connection Options

Outlines the procedures for connecting the enclosure via USB 2.0 and combined interfaces.

Daisy Chaining Multiple Enclosures Together

Explains how to connect multiple OWC Mercury Elite RAID units to each other.

Ways to NOT hook your storage enclosure to your computer

Highlights incorrect connection methods and potential risks of data loss or damage.

Using your OWC Mercury Elite 4 bay RAID Rack with a Macintosh Computer

Setup as JBOD (4 individual hard drives) on a Macintosh

Step-by-step guide for configuring the enclosure as JBOD on a Macintosh system.

Setup as RAID-0 (2 striped hard drives) on a Macintosh

Instructions for setting up the enclosure in RAID-0 configuration on a Macintosh.

Using your OWC Mercury Elite 4 Bay RAID Rack with a PC

Setup as JBOD (4 individual hard drives) on a PC (Windows XP / Vista)

Guide for configuring the enclosure as JBOD on a PC using Windows XP/Vista.

Setup as RAID 0 (2 striped hard drives) on a PC (Windows XP / Vista)

Instructions for setting up the enclosure in RAID-0 configuration on a PC.

Customizing your new OWC Mercury Elite RAID

Removable Trays

Information on removing and swapping hard drive trays for backup or archiving.

Drive Icons

Instructions and link for customizing the appearance of the drive icon on the desktop.

Troubleshooting

Tips

Contacting Customer Service

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