OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad-Interface External Hard Drive (1TB)
The Mercury Elite-AL Pro is a 7200rpm, Quad-Interface External Hard Drive from Other World Computing. Designed with the Mac Pro in mind, this sleek drive features the fastest SATA drive mechanisms available, delivering blazing fast transfer speeds. With its USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, and eSATA interfaces, this drive ensures connectivity with most any system.
- High Performance
- The high-speed Oxford 924 bridge chipset combined with the fastest SATA drive mechanisms available allow Mercury Elite-AL Pro solutions to deliver the fastest single drive transfer rates possible, with any drive up to 2TB.
- High Reliability
- Top-notch design and the best components ensure the Mercury Elite-AL Pro drive is built to last, with an included 3-year warranty to back it up!
- High Portability
- In addition to the compact and shock-resistant design, the Mercury Elite-AL Pro offers one FireWire 400 port, two FireWire 800 ports, one eSATA port and one USB 2.0 port for easy plug-and-play on virtually any system and even includes the cables.
- Style
- Designed to complement any user's system, the Mercury Elite-AL Pro was created with the Mac Pro system in mind as a starting point, but is a fine storage solution for any computer. Also, a blue activity LED complements the design recessed behind the front grill showing when your drive is being accessed.
| Chipset | Oxford Semiconductor 924 |
| Interface | SATA |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Drive Speed | 7200rpm |
| Cache | 32MB |
| Maximum Data Rate |
eSATA: 1.5Gb/s FireWire 800: 800Mb/s FireWire 400: 400Mb/s USB 2.0: 480Mb/s USB 1.1: 12Mb/s |
| Ports |
1x eSATA 1x FireWire 400 (6-pin) 2x FireWire 800 (9-pin) 1x USB 2.0 (5-pin) |
| Format | Pre-formatted for Mac OS X |
| System Requirements |
Macintosh: - Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.0.x or later and an available USB 1.1 or FireWire 400 port - Mac OS X 10.2.9 or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1, FireWire 800/400 port, or eSATA port Windows: -Windows 98SE or later and an available FireWire 400 or USB 2.0/1.1 port -Windows 2000 or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1, Firewire 800/400, or eSATA port |
| Temperature |
Operating: 41-131°F (5-55°C) Non-Operating: -40-149°F (-40-65°C) |
| Humidity |
Operating: 8-90% RH (Non-condensing) Non-Operating: 5-95% RH (Non-condensing) |
| Shock |
Operating: 65G 2mS Non-Operating: 175G 2mS |
| Vibration |
Operating: 1.0G (5-300Hz) Non-Operating: 5.0G (5-500Hz) |
| MTBF | 750,000 hours |
| Hard Disk Space | 100-240VAC, 50 / 60Hz |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 5.5 x 1.5 x 9" (139.7 x 38.1 x 228.6 mm) |
| Weight | 2.7 lb (1.2 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (5)
- Easy to setup (5)
- Easy to use (5)
- Large capacity / good size (5)
- Quiet (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Video (5)
- Additional storage (4)
- Back-up (4)
- Photo storage (4)
- File transfer (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (5)
- Primary use:
- Business (3), Personal (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (4)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 6 customers
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Pros
- Attractive Design
Cons
- Compatibility
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad-Interface External Hard Drive (1TB):
As a Mac user, this drive comes very highly recommended, and as such, I was extremely disappointed to discover it won't boot over Firewire (800 or 400)on my iMac (late 2007, version 7,1). It is only bootable via USB2.
The drive is fine as an external, but you are paying a premium for a FW800 enclosure and its functionality is limited. I won't use it for Time Machine for example now.
But my main purpose for this drive is for external storage, so it will suffice and I can use FW800 for that purpose. I'm just very disappointed and it limits its future flexibility as an enclosure. I wouldn't have bought the drive if I knew this before hand and B & H does not allow returns on computer hardware.
I did a lot of research before buying and no where on this site or Other World Computing's site is this mentioned.
There is an addendum in the manual that ships with the drive that has a table showing boot compatibility and it does in fact list my iMac as USB2 only, however, this compatibility table isn't in the online version so I had no way of knowing that prior to purchase.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad-Interface External Hard Drive (1TB):
I am using this 1TB drive for photo and video editing purposes and it has run smoothly ever since I purchased the product. I would suggest OWC to anyone looking to buy drives, they work great.
The only down side I have found are its size but I knew I wouldn't be transferring to different stations a lot so I don't mind it at all.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Video
Comments about OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad-Interface External Hard Drive (1TB):
worked perfect, out of the box. lots of interface cables. only complaint is all the junk that came preloaded. put it on the CD that comes with it, and let me decide. i don't want all that stuff on my professional working drives. other than that, it seems a solid piece of gear.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- Fast
- High Capacity
- Universal connectivity
Cons
- Slightly noisy
Best Uses
- Backup
- File Transfer
- PT sessions
Comments about OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad-Interface External Hard Drive (1TB):
I use this drive for running pro tools sessions via firewire 800. I also have two other devices daisy chained via this device and all works smooth as i could ever want. Since i got it i havent had any disk errors in pro tools and my computer seems to run a lot easier as well.
- the only negative remark i could possibly make is that its not completely silent, which is expected.
its worth it. end of story.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad-Interface External Hard Drive (1TB):
We've been using these at work for 5 years and haven't been let down. Because of that experience, these are the only hard drives I buy for personal use any more.
Works great with Macs (at work) and PC (at home). And with MacDrive for PC (not included), I can use mine on either.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Setup
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Portable
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about OWC / Other World Computing Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad-Interface External Hard Drive (1TB):
Reliable!
- Primary use:
- Business
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What's in the Box
- 36" Double Shielded eSATA Cable
- 36" Double Shielded FireWire 800 Cable
- 36" Double Shielded FireWire 400 Cable
- 36" Double Shielded USB 2.0/1.1 Cable
- External Power Adapter
- Vertical Stand
- Owner's Manual
- Backup Software CD
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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