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OWC Mercury Helios 2 Expands Thunderbolt Technology Product Line with 20Gb/s and Support for Up to Two PCIe Cards
Now with even faster throughput, Helios 2 adds more options for Thunderbolt device Expansion Chassis
Apr 5, 2014 | Las Vegas, NV
Apr 5, 2014 | Las Vegas, NV
Other World Computing (OWC®) http://www.macsales.com, a leading zero emissions Mac upgrade and storage technology, will feature the OWC Mercury Helios 2 PCIe Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis along with its growing family of Thunderbolt interface storage products at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas this week, at booth #SL14016. The Helios 2 is a solution for using two single-width, or one single-width and one double-width, PCIe 2.0 adapter cards with the Mac Pro 2013, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and other Thunderbolt interface computers that do not have PCIe slots due to size and/or design limitations.
More Users Can Now Tap Into Power of PCIe and Thunderbolt
Desktop workstations used to be the only way computer users could access high-performance PCIe cards made for video capture/editing, media transcoding, audio processing, and data storage. Now, with Mercury Helios or Helios 2, users of portable, all-in-one computers, and the new Mac Pro 2013 with two Thunderbolt ports can enjoy the functionality and productivity gains of these PCIe cards wherever their work takes them.
The original Mercury Helios is fast and flexible with throughput up to 10Gb/s, while the Helios 2 handles throughputs of up to 20Gb/s, and is the perfect solution to massively boost workflow productivity. Both are bootable with AHCI compliant cards and can daisy-chain up to six devices.
Helios 2 Key Features:
- Two Thunderbolt Ports
- Thunderbolt cable locking bracket
- Expansions slots: (2) PCIe 2.0 x 8 (x4) mode
- Up to 20Gb/s data transfer
- Daisy-chain up to six devices
- OWC One-Year Limited Warranty
The OWC Mercury Helios 2 PCIe Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis is immediately available for $497.99.
For more details, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Thunderbolt/PCIe_Chassis/Mercury_Helios/Helios2
About OWC
Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC), is a trusted provider of premium technology solutions tailored to enable creators and tech enthusiasts to bring their unique visions to life. The company develops high-performance end-to-end tools catering to a global community of creators at all levels of their craft, from Capture to Creation to Collaboration. The mission of extending the useful life of existing technology is a demonstration of the company's commitment to a more sustainable world. The core value of Other World Computing is to design and manufacture industry-leading products that deliver excellence and are built to last for minimal environmental impact.
