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OWC Mercury Helios 5S Thunderbolt 5 PCIe 4.0 Expansion Chassis Black OWCTB5HELIOS5S

OWC Mercury Helios 5S Thunderbolt 5 PCIe 4.0 Expansion Chassis Black OWCTB5HELIOS5S

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Description

OWC Mercury Helios 5S Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Expansion Chassis Black

This is the OWC Mercury Helios 5S Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion chassis, designed to add pro-grade workstation capabilities to slender Macs or PCs via a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection. It supports ultra-fast storage, 8K video capture, audio DSP, high-speed networking, and other PCIe cards with up to 6000MB/s bandwidth. MPN: OWCTB5HELIOS5S; UPC: 810179175993. From Other World Computing (OWC), global leader in Thunderbolt solutions.

WIDELY COMPATIBLE: Works with Thunderbolt 5/4 and USB4-equipped Macs and PCs, plus Thunderbolt 3 Macs. Expands MacBooks, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and other space-constrained computers lacking PCIe slots. Also suitable for laptops, PCs, Macs, and workstations.

Key Features of OWC Mercury Helios 5S

  • Pro-Level PCIe Slot: (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width cards including those with daughter boards.
  • High Bandwidth: Up to 6000MB/s for simultaneous read/write, enabling full-speed PCIe 4.0 performance for 8K editing, real-time audio, 25GbE networking, NVMe RAID, video capture, fiber/Ethernet, and audio I/O.
  • Expanded Connectivity: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s ports, each with 15W power delivery for additional devices, displays, and drives.
  • Whisper-Quiet Operation: Aircraft-grade aluminum housing with high-efficiency, adjustable-speed cooling fan for cool, nearly silent performance.
  • Tool-Free Design: Captive thumb screws for easy PCIe card installation; auto power on/off with host computer; includes power cord retainer.
  • Complete Package: Ships with Thunderbolt 5 cable for immediate setup.

Comprehensive Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Brand OWC
Manufacturer Other World Computing
Product Line Mercury Helios 5S
Product Type Expansion Chassis
MPN OWCTB5HELIOS5S
UPC 810179175993
Color Black
Material Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Product Dimensions (H x W x L) 3.2" x 5.6" x 9.2"
Product Weight 3.75 lb (Approximate)
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D) 8.1" x 7.5" x 12.2"
Shipping Weight 5.7 lb
Host Interface Thunderbolt 5
Additional Ports 3 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s, 15W Power Delivery each
PCIe Slots 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical); supports half-length, full-height, single/double-width cards
Bandwidth Up to 6000 MB/s simultaneous read/write
Data Transfer Rate 10 GB/s
Cable Length 2.30 ft (0.7M Thunderbolt 5 Cable Included)
Power Source 90W External Power Supply
Cooling High-efficiency adjustable speed fan
Connectivity Technology Wired
Application/Usage Laptop, Computer, PC, Mac, Workstation
Compatibility Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs/PCs; Thunderbolt 3 Macs; Mac Studio, MacBooks, Mac mini
Country of Origin Taiwan
Warranty 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Energy Star Yes
TAA Compliant Yes
Environmental Compliance RoHS, REACH, WEEE

Easy Installation & Setup for OWC Mercury Helios 5S

No tools required for card installation; setup in minutes with included accessories.

  1. Power off host computer and unplug all cables.
  2. Open chassis using captive thumb screws and install compatible PCIe card.
  3. Connect included 0.7M Thunderbolt 5 cable to host and chassis.
  4. Plug in 90W power supply with retainer; chassis auto-powers with host.
  5. Verify operation; fan adjusts automatically for quiet cooling.

Package Contents

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

Why Choose OWC Mercury Helios 5S

OWC Mercury Helios 5S delivers internal-class PCIe performance externally, with next-gen Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and robust build for professional workflows on compact machines.

Expand your Mac or PC with OWC Mercury Helios 5S—Order now!

Brand: OWC

MPN: OWCTB5HELIOS5S

Model: Mercury Helios 5S

Type: Expansion Chassis

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Compatible Port/Slot: PCI Express x4

UPC: 810179175993