The Other World Computing 0GB Mercury Elite Pro Quad Interface Storage Kit offers a convenient enclosure, which affords installation of your favorite 3.5" Serial ATA (SATA I/II) hard drive into a stylish enclosure that supports data transfer rates up to an amazing 150 Megabytes per second. The Mercury Elite Pro is equipped with a next-generation high-speed Oxford 944SE Chipset that's compatible with eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0/1.1 connectivity. The single eSATA port offers the fastest data transfer rates, up to 1.5Gb/s or 150MB/s. The dual 9-pin FireWire 800 ports facilitate 800Mbps or 100MB/s transfer rates, while the 6-pin FireWire 400 interface supports transfer rates up to 400Mbps or 50MB/s. The USB 2.0 port, which is also backwards compatible with USB 1.1, supports up to 480Mbps or 60MB/s transfer rates for USB 2.0, as well as 12Mbps or 1.5MB/s transfer rates for a USB 1.1 connection. Supporting four different interfaces ensures that you'll achieve the fastest data transfers possible on your PC or Mac. Plus, by offering a USB 2.0/1.1 port, eSATA port, dual FireWire 800 ports and a FireWire 400 port, all your interface needs are covered and as an added measure of convenience, all supported interface connector cables are included.
Besides offering quad connectivity and high-performance, the Mercury Elite Pro enclosure features a top-notch design, constructed from high-quality parts that ensure reliability for years. Plus, the enclosure is compact and shock-resistant, which affords maximum portability with limited risk of damage or loss of data. Although designed to match the aesthetic sensibilities of Apple's Mac Pro systems, the Mercury Elite Pro's unique style, flexibility and easy plug-and-play setup make it a perfect fit for virtually any system. Plus, a blue activity LED is recessed behind the front grille. Not only does it add to the modern-styling of the enclosure, it also lets you know when your drive is being accessed. It's this synergy of style, flexibility and functionality that make the Mercury Elite Pro a fine storage solution for any computer.