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The editors liked
The array does offer a number of different RAID configurations to suite your storage needs. The cabinet is kinda cool looking and performance of the device is clearly dependent on the drives in it.
Easy setup
Super speed
Connectivity
Quiet
Multiple connection options. Includes cables for all connections. Can be configured as spanning or RAID 0
1
5
Or 10.
Transfer speeds topping at 232MB/s read and 188MB/s write
Hardware RAID options including RAID1
RAID0
RAID5
And RAID10
Sturdy and well-designed enclosure
Offered in capacities up to 16TB
The editors didn't like
A lot
Though the device works as designed and as its advertised. The 4 500GB drives that OWC shipped to me performed well
Though the device does have to spin up all 4 drives before it will do ANYTHING
But in a RAID solution
That’s not a big surp...
Can’t add a new drive without reformatting. Minor design gaffes
Transfer speeds topping at 232MB/s read and 188MB/s write, Hardware RAID options including RAID1, RAID0, RAID5, and RAID10, Sturdy and well-designed enclosure, Offered in capacities up to 16TB
Manual RAID selection switch, Limited to eSATA 3Gb/s
The OWC Mercury Elite Pro Qx2 offers a wide range of connectivity options, can be configured up to 16TB, and supports hardware RAID options covering performance with RAID0 to data integrity with RAID5. For professionals or home users looking for a large s...
Multiple connection options. Includes cables for all connections. Can be configured as spanning or RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10.
Can’t add a new drive without reformatting. Minor design gaffes, such as door pulling off without a hinge.
It has a few minor flaws, but the Mercury Elite-AL Pro Qx2 is quick enough and big enough for nearly any storage needs. Product Mercury Elite-AL Pro Qx2 Company Other World Computing Contact macsales.com Price $299.99 with no drives; $479.99 for ...
Abstract: Other World Computing has a new four bay, quad interface RAID enclosure called the Mercury Elite-AL Pro Qx2. We tested it with four Hitachi 2TB drives (8TB total) in RAID 0, 5, and 10 modes using the single eSATA port connected to the soon-to-ship Firm...
The OWC Mercury Elite-Al Pro Qx2 comes with a three year warranty, if you buy drives from OWC, and enterprise drives have a five year warranty. The unit is well manufactured with excellent fit and finish. Most users will be able to put it together and ...
The array does offer a number of different RAID configurations to suite your storage needs. The cabinet is kinda cool looking and performance of the device is clearly dependent on the drives in it.
A lot, though the device works as designed and as its advertised. The 4 500GB drives that OWC shipped to me performed well, though the device does have to spin up all 4 drives before it will do ANYTHING; but in a RAID solution, that’s not a big surp...
Costruzione eccellente, Molto compatto considerando la presenza di 4 dischi 3,5" e alimentatore integrato, Controller RAID efficiente, Connessioni adatte ad ogni sistema passato, presente e futuro, Comoda chiave di sicurezza, Ampiamente compatibile con tu
La ventola è un po' rumorosa (ma si può cambiare facilmente), Cavo USB troppo corto
L'unico neo che ho riscontrato nell'OWC Mercury ElitePro Qx2 è la rumorosità. E non tanto quella legata all'operatività sui dischi, perché mi sembra di capire che il colpevole principale sia la ventola posteriore, che infatti cambierò a breve. Attualm...
