480GB OWC Mercury Pro Legacy

480GB OWC Mercury Pro Legacy

Solid-state Drive Legacy Desktop Kit For IDE/ATA desktop systems

Mfr P/N: OWCSSDMXLE480 OWC SKU: OWCSSDMXLE480

480GB OWC Mercury Pro Legacy

Two Upgrades in One - IDE/ATA performance today... with 285MB/s SATA future performance capability.

  • One of the fastest Internal IDE/ATA 2.5" SSDs available.
  • Power Efficiency
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Add a technological supercharger to your existing Mac or PC with the Mercury Pro Legacy 3.5" IDE/ATA SSD Internal Drive Kit. It's the fastest, most reliable IDE/ ATA mechanism available to breathe lightning fast performance into that trusty machine and extend its usefulness.
Boot, load apps, and access data nearly instantaneously...tedious system responsiveness is a thing of the past! Enjoy award-winning ultra-efficient Block Management & Wear Leveling technologies that virtually eliminate any speed reduction over long term use of the drive. And with no moving parts to break or fail, the Mercury Pro Legacy 3.5" IDE/ATA SSD Internal Drive Kit offers uncommon ruggedness and lifetime longevity for desktop users with up to 100X greater reliability than traditional hard drives. For easy Plug and Play install into standard 3.5? IDE/ATA drive bays, the Mercury Pro Legacy 3.5" IDE/ATA SSD Internal Drive Kit comes complete with a mounting sled and a SATA to IDE/ATA connector cable. Utilizing the Mercury Pro Legacy 3.5" IDE/ATA SSD Internal Drive Kit as a future upgrade in a SATA bus equipped computer and experiencing the drives true performance potential of up to 285MB/s is a simple matter of removing the connector cable. "Mean Time To Failure" We all know that nothing lasts forever. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't get the most out of your investment. OWC SSD with Durawrite™ Technology, optimizes writes to the flash memory over conventional controllers increasing the overall endurance and reliability of the complete SSD. Highly intelligent block management and wear leveling also extends the overall endurance. With this technology, even MLC-based SSDs can operate for years in demanding use applications without daily write restrictions. This adds up to a MTTF that is higher than most enterprise class hard drives and SSDs on the market today.
Additionally, as there are no volatile memory elements in this storage device, the need for cache is completely negated. The drive is just that fast from the get-go! Replace your conventional hard drive with a reliable solid state drive. Unlike traditional hard disk drives, OWC solid state drives have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also offers faster system responsiveness.

IncludesIncludes

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  • (1) OWC Mercury Electra™ 3G SSD
  • (1) OWC 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Adapter Bracket Tray
  • (1) SATA to IDE adapter
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

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    Total Capacity

    • 512GB

    Formatted Capacity

    • 477GiB

    Drive Format

    Controller

    • SandForce 1200 Series Processor

    NAND Flash Components

    • Tier 1 3x nm Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash

    S.M.A.R.T. Attributes

    • Standard attributes supported

    RAID Support

    • Yes

    Form Factor

    • 2.5-inch 9.4mm

    Drive Interface

    • SATA 3.0 Gb/s

    Random 4K Read

    • Up to 30,000 IOPS

    Random 4K Write

    • Up to 30,000 IOPS

    Sequential Read (Max)

    • Up to 285 MB/s

    Sequential Write (Max)

    • Up to 275 MB/s

    Read Latency (Max)

    • 100 µs

    Write Latency (Max)

    • 100 µs

    Nonrecoverable Read Errors

    • 1 per 1016 bits read

    MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

    • 2,000,000 hours

    TRIM Support

    • Yes

    Error Correction

    • Built-in ECC

    Security

    • Chip Based Data Encryption: 128-bit AES-compliant

    Read Mode (Max)

    • Up to 2.2 Watts

    Write Mode (Max)

    • Up to 2.5 Watts

    Idle Mode (Max)

    • Up to 0.09 Watts

    Dimensions

    • Height: 0.9 cm (0.4 in)
    • Length: 10.0 cm (3.9 in)
    • Width: 7.0 cm (2.8 in)

    Weight

    • 80.0 g (0.18 lbs)

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Reach Certification

    • Yes

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
    • Non-Operating: -67°F to 302°F (-55°C to 150°C)

    Altitude

    • Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
    • Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)

    Idle (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    Seek (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    Compatibility & Installation VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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    iMac

    How to find your Mac’s Model ID info
    iMac G4 (20-inch, Late 2003)
    iMac G4 (20-inch, Late 2003)
    Late 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac6,3
    1.25GHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G4 (15-inch, Late 2003)
    iMac G4 (15-inch, Late 2003)
    Late 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac6,1
    1.0GHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G4 (17-inch, Late 2003)
    iMac G4 (17-inch, Late 2003)
    Late 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac6,1
    1.25GHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G4 (17-inch, Early 2003)
    iMac G4 (17-inch, Early 2003)
    Early 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac6,1
    1.0GHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G4 (15-inch, Early 2003)
    iMac G4 (15-inch, Early 2003)
    Early 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac4,2
    800MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G4 (17-inch, Mid 2002)
    iMac G4 (17-inch, Mid 2002)
    Mid 2002
    Model ID: PowerMac4,5
    800MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G4 (15-inch, Early 2002)
    iMac G4 (15-inch, Early 2002)
    Early 2002
    Model ID: PowerMac4,2
    700MHz PowerPC G4 & 800MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Mid 2001)
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Mid 2001)
    Mid 2001
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac4,1
    500MHz PowerPC G3 & 600MHz PowerPC G3 & 700MHz PowerPC G3
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    iMac G3 (14-inch, Early 2001)
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Early 2001)
    Early 2001
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac4,1
    400MHz PowerPC G3 & 500MHz PowerPC G3 & 600MHz PowerPC G3
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    iMac G3 (14-inch, Mid 2000)
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Mid 2000)
    Mid 2000
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac2,2
    350MHz PowerPC G3 & 400MHz PowerPC G3 & 450MHz PowerPC G3 & 500MHz PowerPC G3
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Late 1999)
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Late 1999)
    Late 1999
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac2,1
    350MHz PowerPC G3 & 400MHz PowerPC G3
    Detailed Specs
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Early 1999)
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Early 1999)
    Early 1999
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: iMac,1
    266MHz PowerPC G3 & 333MHz PowerPC G3
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Mid 1998)
    iMac G3 (14-inch, Mid 1998)
    Mid 1998
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: iMac,1
    233MHz PowerPC G3

    Power Mac

    How to find your Mac’s Model ID info
    Power Mac G5 (Late 2003)
    Power Mac G5 (Late 2003)
    Late 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac7,2
    1.8GHz PowerPC G5
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G5 (Mid 2003)
    Power Mac G5 (Mid 2003)
    Mid 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac7,2
    1.6GHz & 1.8GHz & 2.0GHz PowerPC G5
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 2003)
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 2003)
    Mid 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac3,6
    1.25GHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G4 (Early 2003)
    Power Mac G4 (Early 2003)
    Early 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac3,6
    1.42GHz PowerPC G4 & 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 & 1.0GHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 2002)
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 2002)
    Mid 2002
    Model ID: PowerMac3,6
    1.25GHz PowerPC G4 & 1.0GHz PowerPC G4 & 867MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G4 (Early 2002)
    Power Mac G4 (Early 2002)
    Early 2002
    Model ID: PowerMac3,5
    1.0GHz PowerPC G4 & 733MHz PowerPC G4 & 800MHz PowerPC G4 & 933MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 2001)
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 2001)
    Mid 2001
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac3,5
    733MHz PowerPC G4 & 800MHz PowerPC G4 & 867MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G4 (Early 2001)
    Power Mac G4 (Early 2001)
    Early 2001
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac3,4
    466MHz PowerPC G4 & 533MHz PowerPC G4 & 667MHz PowerPC G4 & 733MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 2000)
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 2000)
    Mid 2000
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac3,3
    400MHz PowerPC G4 & 450MHz PowerPC G4 & 500MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G4 (Late 1999)
    Power Mac G4 (Late 1999)
    Late 1999
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac3,1 & PowerMac1,2
    350MHz PowerPC G4 & 400MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 1999)
    Power Mac G4 (Mid 1999)
    Mid 1999
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac3,1 & PowerMac1,2
    450MHz PowerPC G4 & 500MHz PowerPC G4 & 400MHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G3 (Mid 1999)
    Power Mac G3 (Mid 1999)
    Mid 1999
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac1,1
    450MHz PowerPC G3
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    Power Mac G3 (Early 1999)
    Power Mac G3 (Early 1999)
    Early 1999
    Only recognizes and displays drive capacities up to 128GB
    Model ID: PowerMac1,1
    300MHz PowerPC G3 & 350MHz PowerPC G3 & 400MHz PowerPC G3
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos

    Xserve

    How to find your Mac’s Model ID info
    Xserve G4 (Early 2003)
    Xserve G4 (Early 2003)
    Early 2003
    Model ID: RackMac1,2
    1.33GHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs
    Xserve G4 (Mid 2002)
    Xserve G4 (Mid 2002)
    Mid 2002
    Model ID: RackMac1,1
    1.0GHz PowerPC G4
    Detailed Specs

    eMac

    How to find your Mac’s Model ID info
    eMac (17-inch, Mid 2005)
    eMac (17-inch, Mid 2005)
    Mid 2005
    Model ID: PowerMac6,4
    1.42GHz PowerPC
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    eMac (17-inch, Early 2004)
    eMac (17-inch, Early 2004)
    Early 2004
    Model ID: PowerMac6,4
    1.25GHz PowerPC
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    eMac (17-inch, Mid 2003)
    eMac (17-inch, Mid 2003)
    Mid 2003
    Model ID: PowerMac4,4
    1.0GHz PowerPC & 800MHz PowerPC
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    eMac (17-inch, Mid 2002)
    eMac (17-inch, Mid 2002)
    Mid 2002
    Model ID: PowerMac4,4
    800MHz PowerPC
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    eMac (17-inch, Early 2002)
    eMac (17-inch, Early 2002)
    Early 2002
    Model ID: PowerMac4,4
    700MHz PowerPC
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos

    PC Compatible

    PC Compatible
    PC Compatible

    reviewsCustomer Reviews

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    4.57 out of 5

    35 out of 42 (83%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    G4 resurrected

    The holes in the new drive did not match the holes in the drive bracket, but a minute with a drill fixed that.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    AverageFish-599, 
    Feb, 13 2025 
    review of: 120GB OWC Mercury Pro Legacy 3.5-inch IDE/ATA Solid-State Drive Kit
    • Reviewer:AverageFish-599
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you were able to resurrect your G4 with our drive! We appreciate your resourcefulness in adapting the drive bracket—sometimes a little DIY ingenuity is all it takes! We're glad you made it work and hope you enjoy your upgraded setup! Your feedback helps us continue to improve!

    Not iMac G3 compatible

    The SSD itself is fine but the StarTech adapter I received was faulty and would not work with my Rev D 333MHz iMac G3. Had to buy a different adapter.

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    iMacCollector, 
    Feb, 4 2025 
    review of: 120GB OWC Mercury Pro Legacy 3.5-inch IDE/ATA Solid-State Drive Kit
    • Reviewer:iMacCollector
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for sharing your experience, and we're sorry to hear about the issues you faced with the StarTech adapter and compatibility with your iMac G3. It can be frustrating to encounter such problems, especially after investing in an SSD upgrade. While the SSD itself is performing well for you, it's unfortunate that the adapter did not meet your needs. We always aim to ensure our products work seamlessly with various devices, and your feedback is valuable in helping us improve. If you would like help or need more help, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team, and we'll do our best to help you.

    Great product. Awesome customer service.

    Great product. Awesome customer service.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer1639630420, 
    Nov, 6 2024 
    review of: 120GB OWC Mercury Pro Legacy 3.5-inch IDE/ATA Solid-State Drive Kit
    • Reviewer:Reviewer1639630420
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you love our product and had a positive experience with our customer service. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to serve you again in the future! Don't hesitate to contact us with further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/

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