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

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

SKU OWCTB5HELIOS5S
by OWC
$659.00 - $659.00
$659.00
$659.00 - $659.00
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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

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)

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