Owc 1Tb Aura 6G Pcie Ssd For Imac Late 2012

Owc 1tb Aura 6g Pcie Ssd For Imac Late 2012

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The 1TB Aura 6G PCIe Internal SSD for iMac from OWC / Other World Computing lets you upgrade the existing drive in your iMac computer to a 1TB storage capacity. It is compatible with 2.9 and 3.1 GHz 21.5" and 27" iMac computers (late 2012 Edition). This SSD is built with tier-1 asynchronous MLC NAND flash storage and Silicon Motion SM2246EN controller for high performance and reliability. It offers 560 MB/s read speed and 460 MB/s write speed for quick data transfer.

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage	960 GB
Drive Type	PCIe / Proprietary SSD
Read Speed	Maximum: 560 MB/s Random: 74,000 IOPS
Write Speed	Maximum: 460 MB/s
Parameters
Drive Type	PCIe / Proprietary SSD
Read Speed	Maximum: 560 MB/s Random: 74,000 IOPS
Write Speed	Maximum: 460 MB/s
Encryption Support	Yes, Hardware-Based
General
Operating Conditions	32 to 158°F / 0 to 70°C
Storage Conditions	-40 to 185°F / -40 to 85°C
Packaging Info
Package Weight	0.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8 x 5.75 x 2.3"

Silicon Motion SM2246EN processor controller is designed to deliver high performance and reliability

Data management keeps drives working at maximum potential even when full

Hardware error correction for data retention and drive health

Compression and even data distribution maximizes write performance and drive endurance

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. OK, another question.Why did my first drive had a formatted capacity of 119.24GB, the second drive ,even though the same drive, only 111.7GB?Could someone please explain that??For me it looks like the first one was actually 128GB, the second only 120GB (both formatted with NTFS, both a single partition)...

A: I think I found the answer. The SSD (119.24GB) seems to be a refurbished as it has a Sticker across the Serial# with a new serial. It also is marked as SATA II while the other is marked as SATA III.@Andy L. : thanks for your response. I have formatted the bigger one externally as one disc and it will be the boot disc as soon as I have split the drive in half to be able to create a Dual Boot system. My data disc resides now where the DVD used to be...

Q: 2. Will this drive work, in conjunction with the Caddy II as a recording drive with an Atomos Ninja?

A: Yes, the 2TB Mercury Electra 6G SSD is compatible with the Master Caddy II when recording on the Atomos Ninja V. The SSD has been tested from Atomos and approved for supporting all formats the Ninja V supports.

Q: 3. Would this work in a MacBook Air 2017?

A: No, it will not. The 2017 MBA requires a different style SSD. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1476542-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcs3dapt4mb05k_480gb_aura_pro_x2.html

Q: 4. Why do you advertise the Mac Pro 5,1 when it only has PCIe 2.0 and your product uses PCIe 3.0?

A: Because the 4M2 is backwards compatible with PCIe 2.0. Of course the speeds are reduced, but it works perfectly in the 5,1.

Q: 5. Can this drive be used in any enclosure that OWC sells?

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

Q: 6. Is this card PCI 2 or 3?

A: This is PCIe 3.0.

Q: 7. Would it work on Macbook Air early 2014?

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

Q: 8. Is this the OWC mercury electra pro The one compatible with Atomos Ninja 5?

A: This is the 2.0TB OWC Mercury Electra 6G not the Pro. But it is compatible with the Atomos Ninja 5.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with Windows 10 PCs assuming the computer has the necessary PCIe slot?

A: Yes.

Q: 10. Is it going to work on MacBook Air early 2014?

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

Liz	24/09/2024
[0.4 lb] My brother's old 2009 mac was complete toast, put this in and it runs like new! Didn't even change out the battery 5

Sound Naturalist	23/09/2024
[960 GB] This is the 2nd OWC SSD I've installed to rejuvenate an ancient and doddering Mac, this one on a 2010 Macbook Pro. (The first was on a 2006 Macbook.) In both cases, installation was straightforward, and both times, the speed bump in operation was remarkable. For example, boot times went from close to a minute to under 30 seconds, and programs felt peppier and more responsive with the OWC SSD in place. I've been using OWC products for years, and they're always top notchthis SSD is no exceptionand if your computer has some years on it, here's a veritable fountain of youth. 5

Jeffrey	21/09/2024
[0.4 lb] I installed this SSD in a mid-2012 Macbook Pro 13" version 9,2 model. Wow! I became a big fan of SSD drives with my new iMac and the MacBook was looking so pokey in comparison. Now my MacBook has new life, amazingly faster performance. It's the best speed upgrade I have ever experienced with a product. I'm running High Sierra on this book with no glitches. Has 16 gb ram. I highly recommend this especially because new Macbooks are so pricey and Apple has taken away ports I use in the new models, such as Ethernet, DVD drive, Firewire. It's a new machine again. Just be aware you will want to partition the drive with the new Apple APFS as it will not work with GUID. I then migrated my software with Apple migration assistant with only minor glitches to some software icons. Those I fixed by booting in safe mode, then back to normal mode. 5

Paul	12/09/2024
[8 x 5.75 x 2.3"] I've used OWC SSDs before, and I bought another one to replace a Sandisk SSD that died after 4 years. Unlike other brands, 120GB is actually 120GB of usable space. 5

Costy	01/09/2024
[0.4 lb] Very fast and stable SSD. 5

Douglas	26/08/2024
[8 x 5.75 x 2.3"] This is a great drive. I installed it in a late 2013 iMac 213.5mm inch. I also used the OWC install kit which worked flawlessly. The iMac is now useful again with the speed enhancement. 5

George	21/08/2024
[960 GB] B & H has always provided reliable electronic devices at competitive prices and delivery has always been prompt and reliable. The OWC 500GB SSD I purchased recently worked as expected on the first start-up. 5

wilburg	09/08/2024
[8 x 5.75 x 2.3"] The boot up procedure on my new MacBook Pro 13 that took many minutes has been reduced to less than 30 seconds. The computer runs cooler and more quietly. The battery lasts longer. The load times for applications is dramatically decreased, and those apps which swap data into and out of virtual memory run faster. Installation was a snap with easy-to-follow instructions from iFixit. I can think of no negative other than the fact that it is somewhat costly. 5

Jonathan	27/07/2024
[0.4 lb] The speed of these is amazing! I previously ran Samsung 970s and 980s (multiple variations of each) and the OWC Aura Pros outperform them any day. 5