{"product_id":"owc-mercury-helios-3s-thunderbolt-3-single-slot-pcie-card-expansion-solution","title":"OWC Mercury Helios 3S","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_UbV5SNP5Eo\" data-selenium=\"overviewLongDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury Helios 3S features two 40 Gb\/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, one of which is used to connect to your host Windows or Mac system and provides up to 85W of power for device charging. The second Thunderbolt 3 port, which provides up to 15W of power, can be used to daisy-chain up to 5 additional Thunderbolt devices. There is also a DisplayPort 1.4 input that supports connecting up to an 8K display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with this chassis is a Thunderbolt 3 cable, an external power supply, and a power cable. Protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetask Without Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003eInstead of buying one or more function-dedicated Thunderbolt interface devices, you can use the Mercury Helios 3S like a dock for multiple PCIe cards. Capture high-quality audio with a PCIe audio card and then retask the Helios 3S with a PCIe SSD card to edit and archive tracks. You can swap cards in minutes, adding a new level of flexibility to your workflow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapture, Stream, and Share in Seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003eWith dual 40 Gb\/s Thunderbolt 3 ports that are backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt, 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. Livestream the action in your gaming sessions or share files over a 10GbE or Fibre Channel network without any speed throttling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Level Performance Cards for Every Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003eMercury Helios 3S supports a wide variety of half-length, full-height, single- or double-width pro-level PCIe cards from brands like AJA, Apogee, ATTO, Avid Pro Tools, Blackmagic Design, CalDigit, HighPoint, Intel, Solid State Logic, Universal Audio, and OWC for tasks including:Video captureDigital audioSolid-state drives40GbE \/ 10GbE network adaptersSAS controllersFirewire, USB, or eSATA host adapters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd New Capabilities to Your Workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003eThunderbolt 3 offers more than just speed. The Mercury Helios 3S leverages the full power of Thunderbolt 3 to deliver added potential to your Mac or PC. Daisy-chain up to five additional Thunderbolt peripherals for incredible capabilities to work or play, charge your notebook with 85W while you work, and even add up to an 8K display via the DisplayPort interface to expand your viewing space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003eNo special software or drivers needed. Just plug the Mercury Helios 3S into an open Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer with the included cable to immediately expand your system's capabilities. No tools required either. Just remove two thumb screws and insert a card to start enjoying productivity gains wherever your work takes you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10.13 or later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 10 (64-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow Server 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Cards Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical: x16 slot and enclosure support cards up to half-length, full-height, and double-width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: PCIe 3.0 x4 Cards that require a minimum of x8 or more PCIe lanes are not supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPUs are not supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the card requires a driver, it must be Thunderbolt-aware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCards that require more than 75W are not supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle3_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mercury Helios 3S can deliver up to 85W of power for host charging when the host is connected to the 85W port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the PCIe card installed uses more than 25W of power, plug in the power adapter to your host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can use the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter from Apple to connect this device to a Thunderbolt 2 computer. Power Delivery is not supported in this configuration and bandwidth will be limited to around 1375 MB\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DisplayPort 1.4 capabilities, including 8K resolution, depends on host computer support of the DisplayPort 1.4 specification through its Thunderbolt 3 connection, host computer GPU capabilities, and connecting cable capabilities.\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","brand":"OWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47574627975380,"sku":"OWCHELIOS3S","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/5615\/8676\/files\/1572883138_1513119.jpg?v=1778224234","url":"https:\/\/melrosemac.com\/products\/owc-mercury-helios-3s-thunderbolt-3-single-slot-pcie-card-expansion-solution","provider":"MelroseMAC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}