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250GB OWC DIY Solid-State Drive Add-In Kit
for Mac mini (2011 - 2012) with OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive
Mfr P/N: DD1MMSSDE250 OWC SKU: OWCDD1MMSSDE250
Get more storage when you add a second drive into your Mac mini.
- Install a second drive in your Mac mini (2011 - 2012)
- Includes OWC's exclusive Data Doubler plus all the tools you'll need to complete the install
- Experience quicker booting, faster launching of applications, and more efficient work
- DIY: FREE installation video walks you through every step
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Add a Second Drive to Your Mac mini
Bigger, Better, Stronger
OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive (SSD)
The Right Tools for the Job
Yes, You Can Do-It-Yourself
- A small number of 2012 units were shipped with the drive mounted in the upper drive bay rather than the more typical lower bay shown in this video. If you have a 2012 or later model, you will want to determine the configuration of your Mac mini's drives prior to ordering. To do this, open Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility.app and click on the grey drive icon at the left-edge of the window. If you see "Lower" after the "Connection ID" at the bottom-left corner of the window, you may proceed using the standard installation instructions. If you see "Upper" then you have a special configuration which will need additional components, and you will need to also refer to the Addendum video.
- Before attempting this installation, OWC recommends watching the associated instructional video in its entirety to determine your ability to perform this complex procedure. OWC assumes no responsibility for damage that may occur during the install.
Includes
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- (1) OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive
- (1) OWC Data Doubler for Mac mini
- (1) Flex Cable for Mac mini
- (1) OWC 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
- (1) Logic Board Removal Tool
- (4) Rubber Grommets
- (4) Hex Screws
- (1) OWC Data Doubler for Mac mini (2011-2012) Installation Guide (Download Only)
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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250GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G 2.5-inch 7mm SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid-State Drive
- Use of a 2.5-inch SSD in a 3.5-inch drive bay requires an adapter bracket such as the NewerTech AdaptaDrive.
- Use of any SSD in an external enclosure is dependent on the power available from the enclosure. OWC Mercury Electra 6G and Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSDs are engineered for use in any OWC Enclosure that supports 2.5-inch SSDs.
Total Capacity
- 250GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 256GB
- 6GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 233GiB
Drive Format
- Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)
S.M.A.R.T. Attributes
- Standard attributes supported
Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Up to 32 simultaneous commands
RAID Support
- Yes
Form Factor
- 2.5-inch 7mm
Drive Interface
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Random 4K Read
- Up to 54,000 IOPS
Random 4K Write
- Up to 81,000 IOPS
Sequential Read (Max)
- Up to 535 MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
- Up to 465 MB/s
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
- 1 per 1015 bits read
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 1,500,000 hours
Wear Leveling
- Supported
TRIM Support
- OS Dependent
Error Correction
- Built-in ECC
Security
- ATA Security Feature Command Set And Password Login Support
Mac OS Compatibility
- Yes
PC OS Compatibility
- Yes
Other Requirements
- Requires a Mac, PC, or drive enclosure with an available SATA drive bay. SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) required for best performance.
Idle Mode (Max)
- Up to 0.1 Watts
Dimensions
- Height: 0.7 cm (0.3 in)
- Length: 10.0 cm (4.0 in)
- Width: 7.0 cm (2.7 in)
Weight
- 60.0 g (0.13 lbs)
RoHS Compliant
- Yes
Reach Certification
- Yes
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
- Non-Operating: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°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)
Humidity
- Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Shock
- Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
- Non-Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
Idle (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Seek (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Applications
- All-purpose SSD
OWC Data Doubler Hard Drive/SSD Mounting Solution
Reach Certification
- Yes
Compatibility & Installation Videos
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Mac mini
Customer Reviews
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I like the 1TB drive - used the data doubler kit to add it to an old mac mini and I think I've got a great little box now for a great price and the installation was straightforward.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Reviewer1204009513
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new 1TB drive and that the installation with the data doubler kit was a breeze! It’s awesome to know that you’ve transformed your old Mac mini into a great little powerhouse. Enjoy all that extra space and performance!
Clever add on. Not too complicated to install but requires some attention. There was a missing part (the SATA cable for the 2nd drive) but OWC's excellent customer service sent me one promptly. They also helped me clarify a misundertanding about the brackets, etc. with sent photos etc. It's real human service for the definitive responses (I think outsourced after hours). Very happy overall. OWC continues to be the leader in upgrading and extending Macs. :)
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:CloudyAlligator-75054
Thank you for your honest feedback! We are happy to hear that installation went well! Sorry to hear about the missing part but we're always happy to help to make sure the installation goes great and clarify any questions you have! Enjoy your now upgraded Mac.
I got the installation completed, but damaged the IR sensor connector on the main board. It would have been helpful to provide more detailed warning about the possible damage and the best way to remove that connector. Happy with improved performance and added space.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:MacUser-522
I am sorry to hear you had a hiccup during that install however that is a great idea and will let our web team know! If you ever have any other questions or concerns please let us know at support@owc.com!
