OWC OWCHELIOS3STRY U.2 NVMe Interchange System for Mercury Helios 3S

Speed. Security. Savings. The OWC U.2 NVMe Interchange System redefines data storage for high-performance workflows with the OWC Mercury Helios 3S. This solution combines a locking drive bay and removable tray to transform the Mercury Helios 3S PCIe Expansion chassis (sold separately or as a bundle) into an efficient, swappable U.2 NVMe SSD storage system.

U.2 NVMe SSDs leverage PCIe technology for speeds up to 40Gb/s—over six times faster than SATA SSDs with their 6Gb/s rates. This speed, initially designed for enterprise and server use, now accelerates checksum, data transfer, and transcoding tasks in film production. With the Interchange System, you can swiftly swap out SSDs without the hassle of disassembling drive enclosures, streamlining your workflow from shoot to postproduction.

OWC OWCHELIOS3STRY Includes

• (1) U.2 Interchange System bay
• (1) U.2 Interchange System drive carrier tray
• (2) Keys
• (1) Printed Quick Start Guide
• 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

OWC OWCHELIOS3STRY Features

• Maximum drive performance: Turns Mercury Helios 3S into a swappable U.2 NVMe SSD storage solution that maxes out Thunderbolt 3’s 40Gb/s speed limit…over 6X faster than the fastest SATA SSDs
• Durable solution: Locking drive bay and tray protect U.2 connector from repeated swap wear for improved U.2 NVMe drive longevity and investment
• Store more: Install up to a 16TB U.2 NVMe SSD onto the drive tray
• Keeps drives cool: Utilizes Helios 3S thermally dynamic design and active cooling to reduce heat saturation and throttling
• Use anywhere: Enables U.2 NVMe drive use in the studio or out in the field
• Designed for global workflows: Small, lightweight drives provide dramatically lower production to lab shipping costs vs shipping larger, heavier drives
• Convenient bundle option: pre-installed system ready for your U.2 drive
• 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

OWC OWCHELIOS3STRY Specifications

• Internal Connectivity: U.2
• Card Interface: PCIe
• PCIe Bus Interface: PCI Express 3.1 x4
• PCIe Form Factor:
  • PCIe x16
  • Compatible with PCIe x16 slots
• Mac OS Compatibility: macOS 10.14 Mojave
• PC OS Compatibility:
  • Windows 10 32-bit Edition
  • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
  • Windows 11
• Other Requirements: macOS 10.14.5 or later is required.
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 12.0 cm (4.7 in)
  • Length: 18.3 cm (7.2 in)
  • Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
• Weight: 668.0 g (1.47 lbs)
• Ambient Temperature:
  • Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
  • Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
• Humidity:
  • Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing