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OWC Mercury Pro 5.25" Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive)
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Highlights
- Enclosure kit for 5.25" Blu-ray, DVD, and CD Reader/Writers; Add Plug and Play CD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray disc burning to any USB-equipped computer
- Supports 5.25" SATA I/II optical drives (all CD & DVD devices and Blu-ray drives 6.77 inches (17.2 cm)) and shorter
- High-Speed USB 3.2 Interface in a Sleek, Durable Aluminum Chassis. AC input: 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, and DC output: +12 V, 3 A from an external power brick
- External Enclosure ONLY, Optical Drive NOT included
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty; Includes: OWC Mercury Pro External Optical Enclosure, 0.6 meter (24") USB 3.0 (Standard-A to Standard-B), external power supply and power cable
Description
bringing optical media back into your workflow. Designed for users who want to add their own 5.25-inch SATA CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive, this sleek and durable enclosure features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) interface for fast, reliable performance with both Mac and PC systems. Its fanless aluminium chassis ensures quiet operation while maintaining excellent heat dissipation. With plug-and-play simplicity, Mercury Pro makes it easy to add high-performance disc burning and playback capabilities to any USB-equipped computer. Whether you're archiving data, watching movies, or burning discs, this enclosure delivers professional-grade results in a compact, stylish form factor. It supports all standard 5.25-inch SATA optical drives up to 17.2 cm in depth and includes a USB cable, power supply, and user guide for quick setup. Developed by OWC (Other World Computing)—a trusted name in Mac and PC upgrades since 1988—Mercury Pro reflects decades of experience in delivering high-quality, user-friendly hardware solutions.
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Product specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive | Solid State Unit |
| Brand | OWC |
| Series | MR3 |
| Item model number | OWCMR3UKIT |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS |
| Item Weight | 3.27 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 10.2 x 9.5 x 5 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.2 x 9.5 x 5 inches |
| Color | Aluminum Enclosure |
| Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
| ASIN | B06XRCCV44 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 20, 2017 |
| Special Feature | DVD Burner |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 18X |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 8X DVD |
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