OWC 2.5" On-The-Go Pro External Hard Drive (250 GB)

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OWC 2.5" On-The-Go Pro External Hard Drive (250 GB)
Key Features
  • SATA Interface
  • 8 MB Data Buffer
  • 5400 RPM Rotational Speed
  • Oxford 943 FireWire/USB Chipset
The OWC On-The-Go Pro External Hard Drive (250 GB) offers an all-round storage solution, and comes with a SATA interface, 8 MB data buffer, 5400 RPM rotational speed, and an Oxford 943 FireWire/USB chipset. In addition, the hard drive offers an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) rating of 1,200,000 hours.
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OWC Mercury On-The-Go Overview

The OWC On-The-Go Pro External Hard Drive (250 GB) offers an all-round storage solution, and comes with a SATA interface, 8 MB data buffer, 5400 RPM rotational speed, and an Oxford 943 FireWire/USB chipset. In addition, the hard drive offers an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) rating of 1,200,000 hours.

Featuring a FireWire 400 port, a FireWire 800 port, and a USB 2.0/1.1 port, the On-The-Go Pro Hard Drive offers all-round connectivity. FireWire 400, FireWire 800, and USB 2.0 offer data rates up to 400 Mbps, 800 Mbps, and 480 Mbps respectively. In addition, the USB 1.1 offers data rates up to 12 Mbps. Being bus-powered via USB/Firewire ports, the hard drive can be operated without an AC adaptor. Built-in aluminum heatsink and cooling vents on the top of the case allow the hard drive to be operated in a cool environment by moving out the hot air.

With an impact-resistant acrylic enclosure, the On-The-Go Pro External Hard Drive features shock-isolation technology to withstand accidental drops and protect your valuable information. The Time Machine compatible function maintains an updated copy of all your files and documents. In addition, it can be used with Mac and PC-based systems.

Offers an all-round storage solution
SATA interface, 8 MB data buffer, 5400 RPM rotational speed, and an Oxford 943 FireWire/USB chipset
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) rating of 1,200,000 hours
Features a FireWire 400 port, a FireWire 800 port, and a USB 2.0/1.1 port
Triple interface storage solution
FireWire 400, FireWire 800, and USB 2.0 - offer data rates up to 400 Mbps, 800 Mbps, and 480 Mbps respectively
Bus powered via USB/Firewire ports
Can be operated without an AC adaptor
Built-in aluminum heatsink and cooling vents on the top of the case - can be operated in a cool environment by moving out the hot air
Impact-resistant acrylic enclosure
Shock-isolation technology - withstands accidental drops and protects your valuable information
Time Machine compatible function - maintains an updated copy of all your files and documents
Can be used with Mac and PC-based systems

OWC Mercury On-The-Go Specs

Chipset
Oxford 943 FireWire/USB Chipset
Drive Interface
SATA (Serial ATA)
Cache
8 MB
Rotational Speed
5400 RPM
Ports
FireWire 800 - (2) 9 pin powered ports
USB 2.0/1.1 - (1) 5 pin mini B port
Data Transfer Rate
FireWire 800 - 800Mbps (or 100MB/sec)
FireWire 400 - 400Mbps (or 50MB/sec)
USB 2.0 - 480 Mbps (or 60 MB/sec)
USB 1.1 - 12 Mbps (or 1.5 MB/sec)
Format
Pre-formatted for Mac OSX
Macintosh System Requirements
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 10.2.8 or later. Including 'Lion' 10.7.x and an available USB2.0/1.1 or FireWire 800/400 port
Windows System Requirements
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. or FireWire 800/400 port.
Other
Linux Requirements: Linux compatible via supported USB and FireWire interfaces
Power Supply
Bus Power via FireWire 800 supported on all models equipped with an available FireWire 800 port either factory stock or via add on FireWire 800 PCI Card
Bus Power via FireWire 400 on all models made in 2001 or later via Factory ports or any model with add on FireWire 400 PCI Card
Bus Power via USB on most computers with USB 2.0 port factory stock
Temperature
Operating: 41 to 131°F (5 to 55°C)
Non-operating: -40 to 149°F (-40 to 65°C)
Humidity
Operating: 8% - 90% RH (Non-condensing)
Non-operating: 5% - 95% RH (Non-condensing)
Shock
70G 2mS; (non-operating) 175G 2mS
Vibration
Operating: 1.0G (5 - 300 Hz)
Non-operating: 5.0G (5 - 500 Hz)
MTBF
1,200,000 hours
Load/Unload Cycles
600,000
Dimensions
3.5 x 5.5 x 1" (88.9 x 139.7 x 25.4 mm)
Weight
0.64 lb (0.29 kg)

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