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Mercury Helios 3S
Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Card Expansion Solution
The easy
to use yet powerful expansion solution that adds an external PCIe slot to your
Thunderbolt 3 equipped laptop or space-constrained Mac or Windows PC desktop
computer.
A New World of Expansion Flexibility
- Lightning-fast
40Gb/s transfer speeds: (2) Thunderbolt 3 ports
- See
more: dedicated DisplayPort 1.4 connection for adding up to an 8K display
- Charge
while working: 85W notebook charging
- Play
your card: PCIe (x16) slot for half-length, full-height, single or
double-width cards
- Maximum
potential: daisy-chain up to 5 additional Thunderbolt devices
- Built to
last: durable and rugged aluminium
- Whisper quiet operation:
28.5dB fan for distraction-free use
- Easy card installs: no tools
required
- Secure workflow: locking 12V
power connector
- Plug and play: no drivers
needed and includes Thunderbolt 3 cable
- Thunderbolt certified for
Mac and Windows
- Cooperative: use with
Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt-equipped Mac1 and Windows PC
computers
Maximize Your PCIe Card Investment
Using a video, audio, storage, network, or even gaming PCIe card with a Mac
Pro or PC desktop is a simple matter of inserting your card into an open slot.
But what do you do if you have a laptop or even a space-confined desktop like
an iMac or Mac mini that doesnt contain a PCIe slot?
The Mercury Helios 3S is an easy to use yet powerful expansion solution that
adds an external PCIe slot to your Thunderbolt 3 equipped computer. Now you can
maximize your existing PCIe card investment or expand it! while enjoying
the flexibility of adding professional-class video production, transcoding,
audio processing, data storage, and high-speed network connectivity to your
machine.
Pro-Level Performance Cards for Every Need
Mercury
Helios 3S supports a wide variety of half-length, full-height, single or
double-width, pro-level PCIe cards from leading brands like AJA, Apogee,
ATTO, Avid Pro Tools, Blackmagic Design, CalDigit, HighPoint, Intel, Solid
State Logic, Universal Audio, and OWC.
- Video capture
- Digital audio
- Solid State Drive (SSD)
- 40GbE/10GbE network adapters
- SAS controllers
- Firewire, USB, or eSATA host
adapters
Capture, Stream, and Share in Seconds
With dual 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Mercury Helios 3S offers the
bandwidth needed to support data-intensive 4K capture cards to speed up diverse
video workflows such as vlogging. Boost your DAW with external DSP acceleration
and run larger mixes with multiple plug-ins. Live stream the action in your
gaming sessions or share files over a 10GbE or Fibre Channel network without
any speed throttling.
Quick and Easy Card Swaps with Mercury Helios 3S
- Disconnect Mercury Helios 3S
Thunderbolt cable from computer.
- Disconnect power cord from
Mercury Helios 3S.
- Remove two thumb screws and
swap card.
- Reconnect power cord to
Mercury Helios 3S.
- Reconnect
Mercury Helios 3S Thunderbolt cable to computer.
Note: If
your PCIe card requires a driver, always follow the manufacturers instructions
for installation.
Add New Capabilities to Your Workflow
Thunderbolt 3 offers more than just speed. Mercury Helios 3S leverages the
full power of Thunderbolt 3 to deliver added potential to your Mac or Windows
PC. Daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt peripherals for incredible
capabilities to work or play. Charge your notebook with 85W while you work.
Even add a 4K display via the DisplayPort interface to expand your viewing
space.
Reliability and Support You Can Count On
Like all OWC products, Mercury Helios 3S is built to the highest standards
of reliability and performance. Because our goal is always 100% reliability,
it's rigorously quality tested, and backed by our 3 Year OWC
Limited Warranty and 24/7 Customer Support.
