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OWC Mercury Helios 5S Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) PCIe Expansion Solution

Name: OWC Mercury Helios 5S Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) PCIe Expansion Solution
Brand: OWC
SKU: OWCTB5HELIOS5S
Price: 659.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

SKU OWCTB5HELIOS5S

by OWC

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Description

OWC Mercury Helios 5S

Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) PCIe Expansion Solution

Use PCIe cards with your Thunderbolt 5 Mac and Windows PC

Maximize Your PCIe Card Investment with An External PCIe Slot

Expand Your Capabilities Effortlessly

Give your notebook, small form factor, or “all-in-one” desktop machine pro-grade, full-size workstation capabilities. Use ultra-fast storage, 8K video capture, audio DSP, or high-speed networking PCIe cards with a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection and no tools required. Plus, three additional Thunderbolt 5 ports provide extra connectivity for devices and displays.

Internal Class Speed

Up to 6000MB/s bandwidth available for simultaneous read/write operations.

Widely Compatible

Works with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs.

Expands Small Machines

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.

Whisper Quiet

Aircraft-grade aluminum housing with high-efficiency cooling fan provides cool, nearly silent operation.

Pro Level Card Ready

(1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width cards.

Easy Card Installs

Captive thumb screws so no tools required.

Expanded Connectivity

Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s ports each with 15W power delivery for more device, display, and drive possibilities.

Complete and Secure

Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable and power cord retainer.

Full-Speed PCIe Performance Ahead

Delivers up to 6000MB/s bandwidth so modern PCIe 4.0 cards run at full speed while supporting external Thunderbolt drives.

Install Cards in Seconds

Tool-free design compatible with half-length, full-height, single or double-width PCIe cards. Follow manufacturer instructions if a driver is required.

Triple Your Possibilities

Add capability and convenience to your workspace with three Thunderbolt 5 ports capable of 80Gb/s throughput and 15W power delivery each.

Ready for Today and Yesterday

Supports Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 machines. PCIe card secured in aircraft-grade aluminum chassis with nearly silent high-efficiency fan.

OWC Thunderbolt Cable Included

Comes with a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cable. Other lengths available separately.

Highlights

Expands Small Machines: Unlock potential of small computers lacking a PCIe slot.
Internal Class Speed: Over 6000MB/s bandwidth for simultaneous read/write.
Pro Level Card Ready: (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width cards.
Expanded Connectivity: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s ports each with 15W power delivery.

Includes

(1) OWC Mercury Helios 5S PCIe Expansion Solution
(1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt 5 Cable
(1) 90W External Power Supply
(1) 1.8M (70.9") Power Cable (3-Prong IEC 05)
(1) Getting Started QR Insert Card
(1) Support Manual for OWC Mercury Helios 5S (digital)
3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

Specifications

Category	Details
Expansion Slots	(1) PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Device Ports	(1) Host Port – Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s (3) Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Ports
Power Delivery	Thunderbolt 5 ports each with 15W power delivery
Display Support	Up to three 8K displays @ 60Hz Or two 8K displays @ 120Hz
Display Support by Port	Thunderbolt 5: up to two 8K @ 120Hz or three 4K @ 144Hz via native Thunderbolt 5 or DisplayPort 2.1-compatible USB-C displays
Chipset / Controller	Thunderbolt: Barlow Ridge JHL9480
Host Interface Requirements	Thunderbolt 5 Thunderbolt 4 Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only) USB4
Mac OS Compatibility	macOS 14.x Sonoma and later
PC OS Compatibility	Windows 11
Supported PCIe Cards	Mechanical: x16 PCIe slot Bandwidth: PCIe 4.0 x4 Supports cards up to half-length, full-height, double-width Cards with drivers must be Thunderbolt-aware GPUs not supported Cards requiring more than 75W not supported
Other Requirements	Thunderbolt 5 Macs require macOS 15.3.x or later Intel Macs require macOS 15.x or later Thunderbolt 3 support is Mac-only, requires macOS 15.x or later Linux: latest Ubuntu
External Power Adapter	Yes
Power Supply	External UL-listed universal auto-switching
AC Input	100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.5A
DC Output	+19V, 4.74A
Wattage	90W
Fans	(1) cooling fan Adjustable speed internal switch
Security Slot	Yes
Power / Activity LEDs	Yes Solid Blue = Power with Data Connection
Housing Colour	Black
Housing Material	Aluminium
Dimensions	Height: 8.2 cm (3.2 in) Length: 23.3 cm (9.2 in) Width: 14.3 cm (5.6 in)
Weight	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Certifications	CE, FCC, UKCA, ICES, RCM, VCCI
RoHS Compliant	Yes
REACH Certification	Yes
Ambient Temperature	Operating: 32°F to 86°F (0°C to 30°C)

Additional Information

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer P/N

OWCTB5HELIOS5S

UPC / EAN

810179175993

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