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product_id: 57218796
title: "Mercury Pro USB 3.2 External Optical Drive Enclosure for 5.25\" SATA CD/DVD/Blu-ray – Aluminium Case, Fanless, Plug & Play, Compatible with Mac & PC – No Drive"
brand: "owc"
price: "$U11445"
currency: UYU
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/57218796-mercury-pro-usb-3-2-external-optical-drive-enclosure-5
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region: Uruguay
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# 5Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed Fanless aluminium for silent cooling Universal 5.25" SATA drive compatibility Mercury Pro USB 3.2 External Optical Drive Enclosure for 5.25" SATA CD/DVD/Blu-ray – Aluminium Case, Fanless, Plug & Play, Compatible with Mac & PC – No Drive

**Brand:** owc
**Price:** $U11445
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💿 Elevate your media game with silent power and blazing speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mercury Pro USB 3.2 External Optical Drive Enclosure for 5.25" SATA CD/DVD/Blu-ray – Aluminium Case, Fanless, Plug & Play, Compatible with Mac & PC – No Drive by owc
- **How much does it cost?** $U11445 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/57218796-mercury-pro-usb-3-2-external-optical-drive-enclosure-5)

## Best For

- owc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted owc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No drivers or tools needed—just connect and start using immediately with included USB cable and power supply.
- • **Trusted Legacy of Excellence:** Backed by OWC’s 35+ years of innovation, reliability, and premium Mac & PC upgrade expertise.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Fanless Design:** Sleek aluminium enclosure ensures silent operation and superior heat dissipation—work in peace without distractions.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.2 Connectivity:** Experience seamless 5Gb/s data transfer for ultra-smooth disc burning and playback on Mac & PC.
- • **Universal Optical Drive Compatibility:** Supports any 5.25-inch SATA CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive up to 17.2 cm depth—customize your setup effortlessly.

## Overview

The OWC Mercury Pro USB 3.2 External Optical Drive Enclosure is a sleek, fanless aluminium case designed to house any 5.25-inch SATA CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive. Offering fast 5Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, it delivers smooth disc burning and playback on both Mac and PC platforms. Its plug-and-play design requires no drivers or tools, making setup effortless. Trusted since 1988, OWC combines durability, silent operation, and universal compatibility in a compact, professional-grade enclosure.

## 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.

Review: An excellent unit for a freestanding optical drive - The new computer I recently bought, like many these days, had no optical drive. I wanted a mains powered optical drive rather than the portable USB-powered type. The CD/DVD drive in my last computer worked fine so it made sense to repurpose it before that computer was dumped. The OWC Mercury Pro enclosure looked perfect to house the old drive, and it was. The enclosure looks very smart in brushed and textured aluminium and is well made. It was very simple to install the old CD/DVD drive (a LiteOn IHAS124 24x drive) and it fitted perfectly, leaving about a 5mm space between the rear of the drive and the circuit board. The supplied USB cable was far too short so I bought a better quality 1.8m USB3 cable. The supplied power adapter had the correct UK pin arrangement. In use, the unit is impressive. As a test I transfered 9 compilation music CDs to the new computer (a Win 11 PC), which it did very quickly, averaging 6-7 seconds per track thanks to the USB3 connection. Write speed is also good, transferring 10 JPEGs of 12-15Mb from computer to CD in one minute. Clearly this depends on the installed optical drive but the USB3 connection of the OWC Mercury Pro certainly helps. Overall I'm very pleased with the looks, construction and performance of the OWC enclosure and certainly do recommend it.
Review: Great, at a price. - Solidly built and fairly easy to install DVD drive. The drive is working fine and seems to do everything I want it to. It has a very strange USB connection to the case and a cable is supplied but seems a bit short. It’s unfortunate that it’s still USB 2 connection although it works using an adapter. The only downside for me is the extortionate price, if it was £20 cheaper I would recommend it.

## Features

- Add your own optical drive – Compatible with any 5.25-inch SATA CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive (up to 17.2 cm depth); ideal for custom disc burning and playback setups.
- Fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity – Delivers up to 5Gb/s transfer speeds for smooth performance with Mac and PC systems.
- Fanless aluminium design – Sleek, durable enclosure ensures silent operation and efficient heat dissipation.
- Plug-and-play simplicity – Easy setup with included USB cable and power supply; no drivers or tools required.
- Built by OWC since 1988 – Trusted for high-quality Mac and PC upgrades, backed by decades of innovation and reliability.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | OWC |
| Product Dimensions | 25.91 x 24.13 x 12.7 cm; 1.49 kg |
| Item model number | OWCMR3UKIT |
| Manufacturer | OWC |
| Series | MR3 |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Unit |
| Hardware Platform | USB 3.0 is not a valid hardware platform. It interface. If the actual platform unknown, it recommended to use 'Not Specified' or 'N/A' as corrected value. |
| Operating System | Windows 10, macOS 10.15 Catalina |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 1.49 kg |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OWC
- **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0
- **Optical storage read speed:** 48X CD
- **Optical storage write speed:** 8X DVD
- **Special feature:** Light Writing, Plug & Play

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is the optical drive powered? as obviously an internal drive has sata socket and flat sata power socket. thanks**
A: It has an external power supply, which supplies power to the drive through a standard SATA 1/11 connection, via the box itself. So, you connect the external supply to the box and the box contains a lead to connect the drive.

**Q: Internad drive comnections**
A: It takes standard SATA connector.  So if you have IDE, this is not the product for you.

Any drive with SATA will work with this.

**Q: Burning m-disc. can this enclosure support burning m-discs, bdr discs, bluray discs, various sizes: 25-100gb? or has only reading capabilities?**
A: I think you've misunderstood what the product is. It is simply an enclosure in which to put a DVD Drive. I used mine to house a DVD Drive from my previous PC because my new laptop came without a DVD drive in it. The old drive sits in the caddy and connects to my laptop via a USB cable. Provided your drive is the correct measurments it will just slide inside.

**Q: Will this accept an ide drive**
A: No its not the right size and not the right interface.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent unit for a freestanding optical drive
*by J***B on 8 April 2025*

The new computer I recently bought, like many these days, had no optical drive. I wanted a mains powered optical drive rather than the portable USB-powered type. The CD/DVD drive in my last computer worked fine so it made sense to repurpose it before that computer was dumped. The OWC Mercury Pro enclosure looked perfect to house the old drive, and it was. The enclosure looks very smart in brushed and textured aluminium and is well made. It was very simple to install the old CD/DVD drive (a LiteOn IHAS124 24x drive) and it fitted perfectly, leaving about a 5mm space between the rear of the drive and the circuit board. The supplied USB cable was far too short so I bought a better quality 1.8m USB3 cable. The supplied power adapter had the correct UK pin arrangement. In use, the unit is impressive. As a test I transfered 9 compilation music CDs to the new computer (a Win 11 PC), which it did very quickly, averaging 6-7 seconds per track thanks to the USB3 connection. Write speed is also good, transferring 10 JPEGs of 12-15Mb from computer to CD in one minute. Clearly this depends on the installed optical drive but the USB3 connection of the OWC Mercury Pro certainly helps. Overall I'm very pleased with the looks, construction and performance of the OWC enclosure and certainly do recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, at a price.
*by C***2 on 3 April 2025*

Solidly built and fairly easy to install DVD drive. The drive is working fine and seems to do everything I want it to. It has a very strange USB connection to the case and a cable is supplied but seems a bit short. It’s unfortunate that it’s still USB 2 connection although it works using an adapter. The only downside for me is the extortionate price, if it was £20 cheaper I would recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shiny, Solid and Substantial
*by D***N on 10 August 2018*

There's no mistaking this enclosure - it's shiny metal, though I'm sure it feels like aluminium, not the stainless steel in the description, feels well finished and very substantial - this isn't going to bend or deform if dropped. Having said that, the front plate arrived slightly bent, something others have commented on - resist the urge to straighten it as it will straighten when you asssemble the unit with a drive in it. Talking of drive, I put a Lite-On drive in the unit which was easy - connect the SATA and power connectors at the rear and position the drive so that the screw holes align, then put the 8 supplied screws in. Putting in all 8 helps prevent the frame from distorting and generating noise when the drive is active. Also, don't overtighten the screws or the grommets won't absorb vibrations and you'll hear (and feel) the result of your overtightening - just tighted enough to slightly deform the grommets. Slip the two parts together and screw together - if the front panel didn't straighten itself when you screwed the drive in bend to shape now with finger power (if you do it earlier you'll probably bend too much and end up having to remove your original bending). Attach the power supply, plug inot a USB3 socket and you're good to go - you'll have a smart looking unit that feels and looks like it'll last for years. It'll last much longer than the drive you put in it and as replacing the drive is easy it'll last as long as you need it for - it's unlikely you'll need to buy a replacement ever. I'm sure it can be spray painted if you feel like a change of colour/finish (but take the drive out and cover the SATA-USB board and sockets first). Highish price, but high quality - therefore good value.

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