Owc softraid xt pro#
Owc softraid xt software#
Owc softraid xt Pc#

That OWC doesn’t include any version of this with hardware is very disappointing. Without it, the two drives can’t be striped or mirrored at all. To achieve those configurations requires SoftRAID Lite, priced at $49.99. And, this tool supports external drives and enclosures of any brand, not only those made by OWC.

Owc softraid xt pro#

Oddly, the version that OWC bundles with the SoftRAID enhanced Mercury Pro packages is SoftRAID XT, and that doesn’t support third-party enclosures.

But it does support single drives that are made by other makers. It’s a step up from the Lite version in that it comes with technical support and the ability to configure RAID 0,1, 4, 5 and 1+0.

Owc softraid xt Pc#

However, RAID 4, 5 and 1+0 are options on Mac only currently, so it’s a rather pointless investment for PC owners.įor those that choose the Mercury Pro models with SoftRAID XT, the cost difference is about $80, but buying this license for a barebones system is $118.99.

Owc softraid xt software#

The top rung of this software ladder is SoftRAID Pro. It costs $249.99, and for that, you get the ability to work with any brand drives (like Lite), and volumes can be spread over multiple drives. If you are unsure which, if any, of these that you might want, OWC offers 14-day fully functional trials on all flavours to help you make that assessment. OWC promote SoftRAID as a much less expensive and more flexible approach to RAID, and both of those points are valid.īut, hardware RAID isn’t purely about being costly to use. Drives Supported: 4 x 3.5″ SATA 6Gb/s drives or 4 x 2.5″ SATA 6Gb/s drives, SATA revision 3.It also offers the best levels of performance, and because the controller is independent of the computer, a system crash or errant application shouldn’t be able to corrupt the volume.RAID Support: Use the included SoftRAID XT software RAID to setup the Mercury Elite Pro Quad for RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 0+1.JBOD Support: Utilize each of the four drives independently.Max Transfer Rate: USB 3.1 Gen 2: 10 Gb/s (or 1250 MB/s).Four universal drive bays for 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives.

Works with all USB systems, Thunderbolt 3 compatible.

If your computer doesn’t feature Type-C connectivity, the included Type-C to USB Type-A cable brings backward compatibility for machines with legacy USB ports. Simply connect the Mercury Elite Pro Quad via the included Type-C cable to experience next-level performance. The Mercury Elite Pro Quad’s powerful Type-C interface delivers 10Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 bandwidth and works with any Type-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or Windows PC. Whatever your workflow needs, the Mercury Elite Pro Quad has the flexibility to take your storage capacity, performance, and data security to a whole new level.

Matrix Warehouse Boardwalk Richards Bayĭesigned to put the power of choice in your hands, the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad Storage Enclosure packs an unprecedented combination of USB connectivity, universal drive bays, and advanced SoftRAID capabilities into a whisper-quiet aluminum enclosure.

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