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Owc OWCTB5HELIOS5S Mercury Helios 5s Thunderbolt 5 80gb/s Pcie And Connectivity Expansion - Inc

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This item is brand-new, factory sealed.

Expand Your Capabilities Effortlessly,We get that you love your marvelously slender Mac or PC, but also understand you often wish it offered more functionality. Now with the OWC Mercury Helios 5S, you can give your notebook, small form factor, or "all in one" desktop machine pro grade, full-size workstation capabilities. Whether you want to use an ultra-fast storage, 8K video capture, audio DSP, or high-speed networking PCIe card, Mercury Helios 5S makes it easy via a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection and with no tools required. Plus, with three additional Thunderbolt 5 ports, it also gives you a handy next-gen connectivity hub. Embodying the heritage of innovation that has made OWC the global leader in Thunderbolt solutions, Mercury Helios 5S expands your capabilities effortlessly so you can think outside the traditional bulky desktop box when it comes to PCIe-based workflows.,Full-Speed PCIe Performance Ahead,Forget the belief that internal is always faster than external. The Mercury Helios 5S delivers up to 6000MB/s of bandwidth so you can run modern PCIe 4.0 cards at full speed while still accommodating data-hungry external Thunderbolt drives. Whether you're editing multi-cam 8K footage, running real-time audio processing, or transferring terabytes across a 25GbE network card, Mercury Helios 5S gives you the performance you'd expect from an internal PCIe slot with the flexibility of an external one.,More from the Manufacturer,Internal Class Speed: Up to 6000MB/s bandwidth available for simultaneous read/write,Widely Compatible: Use with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs,Expands Small Machines: Use video capture, high-speed fiber/Ethernet, NVMe RAID, audio I/O, and other cards to unlock the potential of MacBooks, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and other space-constrained computers lacking a PCIe slot,Whisper Quiet: Aircraft grade aluminum housing with high-efficiency, adjustable speed cooling fan provides cool, nearly silent operation,Pro Level Card Ready: (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width (including those with daughter board) cards,Easy Card Installs: Captive thumb screws so no tools required,Expanded Connectivity: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s ports each with 15W power delivery for more device, display, and drive possibilities,Complete, Secure, and Convenient: Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable, power cord retainer, and auto power on/off with your computer
Mercury Helios 5S Internal Class Speed: Up to 6000MB/s bandwidth available for simultaneous read/write Widely Compatible: Use with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs Expands Small Machines: Use video capture, high-speed fiber/Ethernet, NVMe RAID, audio I/O, and other cards to unlock the potential of MacBooks, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and other space-constrained computers lacking a PCIe slot Whisper Quiet: Aircraft grade aluminum housing with high-efficiency, adjustable speed cooling fan provides cool, nearly silent operation Pro Level Card Ready: (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width (including those with daughter board) cards Easy Card Installs: Captive thumb screws so no tools required Expanded Connectivity: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s ports each with 15W power delivery for more device, display, and drive possibilities Complete, Secure, and Convenient: Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable, power cord retainer, and auto power on/off with your computer

Package Contents:
  • Mercury Helios 5S
  • 1 x 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt 5 Cable
  • 90W External Power Supply
  • 1 x 1.8M (70.9") Power Cable (3-Prong IEC 05)
  • 1 x Getting Started QR Insert Card
  • 1 x Support Manual for OWC Mercury Helios 5S (digital)

Features

Package Contents:   
  • Mercury Helios 5S
  • 1 x 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt 5 Cable
  • 90W External Power Supply
  • 1 x 1.8M (70.9") Power Cable (3-Prong IEC 05)
  • 1 x Getting Started QR Insert Card
  • 1 x Support Manual for OWC Mercury Helios 5S (digital)

 

TAA Compliant:   
Yes

 

Energy Star:   
Yes

 

Application/Usage:

Laptop
Computer
PC
Mac
Workstation

 

Compatibility:   

Apple Products:

  • Mac Studio +
  • MacBooks
  • Mac Studio
  • Mac Mini

 

Environmental Compliance:

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

 

Specs

Power Description
Power Source TypePower Supply
Physical Characteristics
Product MaterialAluminum
Weight (Approximate)3.75 lb
Length9.2"
Product ColorBlack
Height3.2"
Color FamilyBlack
Width5.6"
Warranty
Limited Warranty3 Year
Interfaces/Ports
Host InterfaceThunderbolt 5
General Information
Brand NameOWC
Manufacturer Website Addresshttps://www.owc.com/
Marketing InformationExpand Your Capabilities Effortlessly
We get that you love your marvelously slender Mac or PC, but also understand you often wish it offered more functionality. Now with the OWC Mercury Helios 5S, you can give your notebook, small form factor, or "all in one" desktop machine pro grade, full-size workstation capabilities. Whether you want to use an ultra-fast storage, 8K video capture, audio DSP, or high-speed networking PCIe card, Mercury Helios 5S makes it easy via a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection and with no tools required. Plus, with three additional Thunderbolt 5 ports, it also gives you a handy next-gen connectivity hub. Embodying the heritage of innovation that has made OWC the global leader in Thunderbolt solutions, Mercury Helios 5S expands your capabilities effortlessly so you can think outside the traditional bulky desktop box when it comes to PCIe-based workflows.
Internal Class Speed:
Up to 6000MB/s bandwidth available for simultaneous read/write
Widely Compatible:
Use with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs
Expands Small Machines:
Use video capture, high-speed fiber/Ethernet, NVMe RAID, audio I/O, and other cards to unlock the potential of MacBooks, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and other space-constrained computers lacking a PCIe slot
Whisper Quiet:
Aircraft grade aluminum housing with high-efficiency, adjustable speed cooling fan provides cool, nearly silent operation
Pro Level Card Ready:
(1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width (including those with daughter board) cards
Easy Card Installs:
Captive thumb screws so no tools required
Expanded Connectivity:
Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s ports each with 15W power delivery for more device, display, and drive possibilities
Complete, Secure, and Convenient:
Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable, power cord retainer, and auto power on/off with your computer
Full-Speed PCIe Performance Ahead
Forget the belief that internal is always faster than external. The Mercury Helios 5S delivers up to 6000MB/s of bandwidth so you can run modern PCIe 4.0 cards at full speed while still accommodating data-hungry external Thunderbolt drives. Whether you're editing multi-cam 8K footage, running real-time audio processing, or transferring terabytes across a 25GbE network card, Mercury Helios 5S gives you the performance you'd expect from an internal PCIe slot with the flexibility of an external one.
More from the Manufacturer
Product TypeExpansion Chassis
Product NameMercury Helios 5S
ManufacturerOther World Computing
Manufacturer Part NumberOWCTB5HELIOS5S
Product LineMercury Helios 5S
Packaged Quantity1
Technical Information
Data Transfer Rate10 GB/s
Cable Length2.30 ft
Connectivity TechnologyWired

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Owc OWCTB5HELIOS5S Mercury Helios 5s Thunderbolt 5 80gb/s Pcie And Connectivity Expansion - Inc
$345.41