The OWC Data Doubler SSD/HDD Kit for Mac mini 2011-2012from OWC Data Doubler SSD/HDD Kit for Mac mini 2011-2012enables you to add a second internal 2.5" SATA hard drive or a high-performance solid-state drive to complement your existing internal factory drive. The installation kit comes with four hex screws, four rubber grommets, EFI shielding, a Mac mini flex cable, and an installation toolkit. This kit is compatible with Mac mini 2011, 2012 & later models.

Adds a 2.5" HDD/SSD to Mac mini    For Mac mini 2011, 2012 & Later Models    Comes with Online Installation Video

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is the speed difference between the HDD and the SSD raid?

A: In general, SSDs will have much faster read and write speeds than traditional HDDs. The read/write speeds of the hard drives included with this enclosure are not listed, but on average you can expect a SATA SSD to be roughly five times faster than a 7200 RPM SATA HDD.

Q: 2. Does this device require raid format be implemented or can I use it as independent disk storage?

A: The OWC 16TB ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Drive SSD Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array comes pre-configured in RAID 5 but can be configured into JBOD format with the software.

Q: 3. I have a 15" MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) with 500GB flash storage. Can I replace my 500GB storage with this OWC Aura Pro 6G 1TB?

A: This product is only rated for the Late 2012 15" Pro. It may not work with the Mid 2012.

Q: 4. If a single SSD drive fails, does B&H carry the replacement 4TB drive (for the Thunderbay 4 mini 16T model)?

A: We do not have exact information on the specific drive models included with the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Drive SSD Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array, but compatible drives can certainly be found easily enough.

Q: 5. Hello can I use this in ASUS X99-A motherboard?

A: The Aura Pro 6G SSD is designed specifically for 2010-2011 MacBook Airs, and is not compatible with the Asus X99-A Motherboard.

Q: 6. Can this item be used with others laptop as Asus etc.?

A: There is no way of knowing the shape and layout of your Asus optical drive bracket which is what this device replaces. It's possible, but you'd have to open up your Asus and have a look. the data and power cable connections will be the same but the shape, size, and mounting points of the Asus bracket may differ. You may want to use an external drive if your skills and tool set for working on laptops is limited.

Q: 7. Can this drive be used in any enclosure that OWC sells?

A: Yes, M.2 drive enclosures are agnostic in that way.

Q: 8. Hi, will this fit an early 2009 iMac (EMC 2266, MB417LL)?

A: Hi, I think it will fit, Thogh my Mac is the 2010 model, so it might be wise to look in the Mac site to see if it's difrent.Good luck

Q: 9. Is it going to work on MacBook Air early 2014?

A: No, that would require the Aura Pro X2 or Aura N.

Q: 10. Is software required to run JBOD configuration? Like, do separate drives show up as individual volumes?

A: The OWC 2TB ThunderBay 4 mini 4-Drive SSD Thunderbolt 3 RAID 5 Array BH #OWTB3QMS02TP comes as RIAD 5 and needs the software for any changes to the drives and RAID mode.