{"title":"Mercury Helios 5","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"owc-mercury-helios-5s","title":"OWC Mercury Helios 5S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 5 (80Gb\/s) PCIe and Connectivity Expansion Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-api=\"highlights-heading\" class=\"pdp-description__title\"\u003eUnlock Your Pro Potential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-description__list\" id=\"highlights-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-description__list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpands Small Machines\u003c\/b\u003e: Use video capture, high-speed fiber\/Ethernet, NVMe RAID, audio I\/O, and other cards to unlock the potential of MacBooks, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and other space-constrained computers lacking a PCIe slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-description__list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInternal Class Speed\u003c\/b\u003e: Over 6000MB\/s bandwidth available for simultaneous read\/write\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-description__list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePro Level Card Ready\u003c\/b\u003e: (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width (including those with daughter board) cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-description__list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpanded Connectivity\u003c\/b\u003e: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb\/s ports each with 15W power delivery for more device, display, and drive possibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"OWC Mercury Helios 5S | OWC\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0Qxp3rDIah0\" height=\"538\" width=\"957\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-choose\"\u003eExpand Your Capabilities Effortlessly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-choose block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe get that you love your marvelously slender Mac or PC but also understand you often wish it offered more functionality. Now with the OWC Mercury Helios 5S, you can give your notebook, small form factor, or “all in one” desktop machine pro grade, full-size workstation capabilities. Whether you want to use an ultra-fast storage, 8K video capture, audio DSP, or high-speed networking PCIe card, Mercury Helios 5S makes it easy via a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection and with no tools required. Plus, with three additional Thunderbolt 5 ports, it also gives you a handy next-gen connectivity hub. Embodying the heritage of innovation that has made OWC the global leader in Thunderbolt solutions, Mercury Helios 5S expands your capabilities effortlessly so you can think outside the traditional bulky desktop box when it comes to PCIe-based workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/owc-helios-5S-on-metal-facing_u7ltv7.jpg?v=1768357806\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9801%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.0314%;\"\u003e \n\u003ch3 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eInternal Class Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 6000MB\/s bandwidth available for simultaneous read\/write\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.4895%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eWidely Compatible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with Thunderbolt 5\/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.0314%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eExpands Small Machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse video capture, high-speed fiber\/Ethernet, NVMe RAID, audio I\/O, and other cards to unlock the potential of MacBooks, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and other space-constrained computers lacking a PCIe slot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.4895%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eWhisper Quiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft grade aluminum housing with high-efficiency, adjustable speed cooling fan provides cool, nearly silent operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.0314%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003ePro Level Card Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width (including those with daughter board) cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.4895%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eEasy Card Installs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive thumb screws so no tools required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.0314%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eExpanded Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb\/s ports each with 15W power delivery for more device, display, and drive possibilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.4895%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"m-flex-list__heading\"\u003eComplete, Secure, and Convenient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-flex-list__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb\/s cable, power cord retainer, and auto power on\/off with your computer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/owc-helios-5s-pcie-cards_o4yqab.jpg?v=1768357959\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-choose\"\u003eFull-Speed PCIe Performance Ahead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-choose block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget the belief that internal is always faster than external. The Mercury Helios 5S delivers up to 6000MB\/s of bandwidth so you can run modern PCIe 4.0 cards at full speed while still accommodating data-hungry external Thunderbolt drives. Whether you're editing multi-cam 8K footage, running real-time audio processing, or transferring terabytes across a 25GbE network card, Mercury Helios 5S gives you the performance you'd expect from an internal PCIe slot with the flexibility of an external one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/owc-helios-5s-manual-32_qsfev1_a1emjh.jpg?v=1768358067\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-choose\"\u003eInstall Cards in Seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-choose block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for creative professionals, post-production houses and VFX teams, IT personnel, and developers whose jobs demand easy-to-use, time-saving solutions, Mercury Helios 5S features a tool-free design. Compatible with half-length, full-height, single or double-width pro-level PCIe cards from leading brands like AJA, Apogee, ATTO, AudioScience, Avid Pro Tools, Blackmagic Design, Intel, RME Audio, Solid State Logic, Universal Audio, and OWC, you can use a wide range of pro-level options in seconds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the Thunderbolt cable and power cord from Mercury Helios 5S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the two captive thumb screws to install or swap a card. If your PCIe card is double-width or includes a daughterboard, the Helios 5S mesh panel is removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect the Thunderbolt cable and power cord to Mercury Helios 5S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: If your PCIe card requires a driver, always follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/owc-helios-5s-back_ouv3ls.jpg?v=1768358097\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-choose\"\u003eTriple Your Possibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-choose block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, each capable of 80Gb\/s throughput and 15W of power delivery, you can easily connect high-performance drives, 8K displays, or other peripherals. Whether you want to create a daisy chain of self-powered Thunderbolt devices or connect USB-C devices up to 80Gb\/s, your connectivity options are unlimited with Helios 5S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/owc-helios-5s-lifestyle-producer_icfdz7.jpg?v=1768358147\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-choose\"\u003eReady for Today and Yesterday\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-choose block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re pushing a Thunderbolt 5 machine to its max or still relying on a trusty Thunderbolt 3\/4 Mac, Mercury Helios 5S offers plug-and-play expansion across Thunderbolt and USB4 generations. Your PCIe card is secured in an aircraft-grade aluminum chassis with a nearly silent high-efficiency fan so you and the Mercury Helios 5S stay cool under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9801%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.4895%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/thunderbolt-5-cable-ends_azecwc_28969711-15ce-4d2f-a467-f179102f23a8.png?v=1768358450\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.0314%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg bg-pdpOverview u-bg-padding__none u-margin-top__auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__container block__container-desktop- block__container-small-desktop- block__container-tablet- block__container-mobile-   block__align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__wrap  block__2_164_94833 block__col-8    block__text-align-left mobile-text-align__left      block__wrap-margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__heading-wrap block__margin-top-auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"block__font-default block__font-size-40\"\u003eOWC Thunderbolt Cable Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block__copy-wrap block__margin-top-auto block__font-default block__font-size-16 block__copy-list-default-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOWC Mercury Helios 5S comes with a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable. 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Adjusting the fan speed to ‘High’ may be needed when using PCIe cards that generate a sizable amount of heat such as storage cards with multiple NVMe SSDs, dual 10GbE network interface cards, or enterprise grade RAID controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-specs__list-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pdp-specs__title\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs__list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-specs__list-item\"\u003eHeight: 8.2 cm (3.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-specs__list-item\"\u003eLength: 23.3 cm (9.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-specs__list-item\"\u003eWidth: 14.3 cm (5.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-specs__list-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pdp-specs__title\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs__list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pdp-specs__list-item\"\u003e1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"OWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51799437050135,"sku":"OWCTB5HELIOS5S","price":598.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/OWCTB5HELIOS5S-pimid89943-lg_1-Photoroom.png?v=1771636065"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/collections\/mercury-helios-5.oembed","provider":"RamCity.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}