Introduction; Minimum System Requirements; Apple Mac Requirements; Pc Requirements - OWC mercury elite pro mini Assembly Manual & User Manual

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Minimum System Requirements

1.1.1 Apple Mac Requirements

• USB 3.1 Gen 1: OS X 10.6.8 or later *
• eSATA: OS X 10.3 or later
• FireWire 800: Windows

1.1.2 PC Requirements

• USB 3.1 Gen 1: Windows XP or later *
• eSATA: Windows XP or later
• FireWire 800: Windows XP or later

1.1.3 Supported Drives

• 2.5 inch SATA drives
* USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are compatible with USB 2.0 connections.

1.2 Package Contents

OWC Mercury
Elite Pro mini
Not pictured:
• If the Mercury Elite Pro mini was purchased without drives, a packet of screws is included.
• USB to DC power cable (USB 3.1 Gen 1 / eSATA model only)
** eSATA cable included only with USB 3.1 Gen 1 / eSATA model.
*** FireWire cable included only with USB 3.1 Gen 1 / FireWire model.
Required tools: Phillips PH2 screwdriver

1.3 About This Manual

The images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped. Functions and features may
change depending on the firmware version or driver version, if applicable. Please visit the product web page for the most
recent product requirements, specifications, and warranty information.
OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini
XP or later
®
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Standard-A
to Standard-B) cable
eSATA cable **
1
FireWire 800 (1394b)
9-9 pin cable ***
Introduction