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    DIY Bundle

    480GB OWC 6G SSD
    and OWC Data Doubler

    Mac
    Mercury Extreme® Pro 6G SSD and Data Doubler
    Everything You Need
    Add a second drive to your Mac
    Use the OWC Data doubler to install a blazing fast OWC 6G SSD inside your 2011 or later Mac mini. This DIY kit includes all the tools necessary to complete the installation of the Data Doubler and the new drive. Coupled with our free installation videos that offer step-by-step instructions, you can perform the entire upgrade on your own.
    Bigger, better, and stronger
    The Mac mini is already an amazing feat of engineering, and you can pack even more power inside it with the OWC Data Doubler and an OWC 6G SSD. An OWC SSD is simply the best way to expand capability of your already powerful mini, and even better, you can do it yourself!
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    High-performance storage
    Faster startup and quick response times with over 500MB/s peak sustained data rates, our 6G SSD line delivers unbeatable performance with 100X greater data protection than enterprise class Hard Disk Drives, and RAISE technology for RAID like data protection and reliability. And it's backed by our amazing OWC SSD Limited Warranty.
    The Right tools for the job
    With the 5-piece Toolkit from OWC, everything is included to complete the installation of the SSD. Once the upgrade is complete, you'll have a handy set of tools for future computer upgrades.

    While OWC encourages the DIY philosophy, this is a challenging install that requires advanced skills. If, after watching the how-to video, you are not fully confident of your ability to perform the installation, you can choose to have OWC "Do It For You" via our Apple Mac mini Installation Service. OWC assumes no responsibility for damage that may occur during the install.

    Release Candidate (RC) firmware set

    There are two kinds of firmware for SSDs Mass Production (MP) and Release Candidate (RC). Prior to an MP firmware release, there are beta firmware releases and an RC firmware release. Often, the RC is the same as the MP release, however there can be small changes and bug fixes made between the two. OWC has evaluated the RC for the 6Gb/s SandForce 2281 Processor and found it to be stable with no issues reported during our testing. However, as with any evolutionary product, issues may surface as different usages and configurations are employed and it is important to understand that there will be further updates and revisions.

    Since no firmware update is currently offered for the OWC Mercury EXTREME Pro 6G SSD, no update page exists. To see the typical steps involved with a self performed field firmware update, please visit our 3Gb/s product update page at: http://eshop.macsales.com/Customized_Pages/Framework.cfm?page=sf_firmware.html

    It is important to note that the current firmware update tool requires the use of Windows XP/Vista/7. OWC is currently working on a Mac OS based update tool, but we do not have an exact availability date.

    480GB Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD Specifications:

    Specifications

    Controller
    Silicon Motion SM2246EN Series with 7% Over Provisioning firmware set
    NAND
    Tier 1 3D NAND
    Form Factor
    Standard 7mm 2.5"
    Interface
    SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s & 1.5Gb/s supported, SATA 3.0 Compliant
    Capacity1
    480GB useable capacity
    Total Flash Memory Components – 512GB
    32GB allocated to real-time data redundancy & error correction
    Formatted Capacity2
    447GiB
    RAID Support
    Qualified for single drive and multiple drive production workstation RAID 0/1/10/0+1 and SPAN usage.
    SMART Attributes
    Standard5
    Native Command Queuing
    up to 32 commands
    Manufacturer Model Number
    OWCSSD7P6G480
    RoHS Compliant
    Yes
    Format
    Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)

    Physical

    Height (max)
    7mm (0.276″)
    OWC 7mm – 9.5mm Adapter
    1 included (buy additional)
    Width (max)
    70.06mm (2.758″)
    Length (max)
    100.12mm (3.941″)
    Weight
    77 grams +/- 2 grams
    0.170 lbs +/- 2.71 oz

    Reliability3

    Data Reliability
    Built-in BCH ECC: Up to 66 bits correctable per 1024 bytes
    Security
    Chip Based Data Encryption: 256-bit AES-compliant
    TRIM Support
    OS Dependent
    Nonrecoverable Read Errors
    Less than 1 sector per 1016 bits read

    Performance

    Sequential Reads (6Gb/s, Compressible Data)
    535 MB/s
    Sequential Writes (6GB/s, Compressible Data)
    435 MB/s
    Sequential Reads (6GB/s, Incompressible Data)
    520 MB/s
    Sequential Writes (6Gb/s, Incompressible Data)
    431 MB/s

    Power

    Active
    Read: 3000mW (3.0W) Maximum draw
    Write: 4500mW (4.5W) Maximum draw
    Idle
    Less than 1000mW (1.0W)

    Environmental (Operating)

    Temperature (°F)
    32°F to 158°F
    Temperature (°C)
    0°C to 70°C

    Environmental (Non-Operating)

    Temperature (°F)
    -40°F to 185°F
    Temperature (°C)
    -40°C to 85°C

    Acoustics

    Idle (Typical)
    0.0 bels
    Seek (Typical)
    0.0 bels
    1. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences. 
    2. In terms of standard gigabytes, 1GiB ≈ 1.074GB and refers to the actual formatted capacity of shown under Mac OS 10.5 or earlier and Microsoft Windows OS.
    3. Specific application environments such as temperature and duty cycle will affect the overall reliability.
    4. Specifications provided by SandForce.
    5. Temperature reporting is currently an unsupported feature because due to the operating characteristics of SSDs, it is highly unlikely one would ever exceed an OWC Mercury SSD's stated operating temperature ceiling of 158F/70C. However, we are looking into supporting this feature in the future via a firmware update. Firmware updates can be found here: http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/OWC/SSD.
    Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n DD1MMSSDP480 UPC#: 812437026177

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    Install Video

    This product is compatible with... Learn how to find your Mac's model ID
    Mac mini Intel
    Mac mini (Late 2012)
    Upper drive configuration*
    (October, 2012)
    Model ID: Macmini6,1 & Macmini6,2
    2.3GHz, 2.5GHz, 2.6GHz
    Additional Tools
    Install Videos
    Mac mini Intel
    Mac mini (Late 2012)
    Lower drive configuration*
    (October, 2012)
    Model ID: Macmini6,1 & Macmini6,2
    2.3GHz, 2.5GHz, 2.6GHz
    Install Videos
    Mac mini Intel
    Mac mini (Mid 2011)
    (July, 2011)
    Model ID: Macmini5,1 & Macmini5,2
    2.3GHz, 2.5GHz, 2.7GHz
    Detailed specs
    Install Videos
    * 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.

    Includes

    • (1) Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD
    • (1) 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
      • (1) Phillips #00 driver
      • (1) Torx T6 driver
      • (1) Torx T8 driver
      • (1) Straight Blade 1.8 mm driver
      • (1) Nylon Pry Tool
    • (1) Mac mini flex cable
    • (4) Rubber grommet
    • (4) Hex screw
    • Data Doubler for Mac mini (2011-2012) Installation Guide (Download Only)

    NOTE: This kit contains consumable and/or one time use components and therefore is not covered by any warranty. If you have any concerns about your ability to perform the upgrade, you can return the unopened kit for a refund. The 5-Piece Toolkit (except for nylon pry tool) included with this kit is covered by a 1 Year Warranty.

    Warranty

    The best warranty is one you never have to use - but should the need occur - we're proud to provide a superior level of support and service coverage to our customers.

    5 Year OWC SSD Limited Warranty

    Even when not used, we understand the peace of mind afforded by a longer warranty period. OWC's industry leading coverage is a testament to our confidence in the reliability of the solutions that we offer. OWC solutions are engineered to demanding quality standards in order to deliver the most reliable, highest performance available on the market in each storage category.

    Customer Ratings

    Write a Review 4.8 / 5 147 out of 157 (94%) reviewers would recommend this product
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewer: mvpereira Location: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
    Rating: 5/5 Quicker boot July 12, 2018 I was looking for improvement in my Mac mini performance and I knew disk is one of the aspects. I bought this kit to improve boot times with memory upgrade as well and the performance increase was easily noticed. The videos online and the manual that came with the kit explains step-by-step how to upgrade the computer, with disassemble and assemble instruction. The task isn't easy, but reading carefully and watching the videos, anyone with experience with hardware can do this upgrade.

    I would recommend this item to a friend! Customer Videos:

    DIY Bundle 480GB OWC 6G SSD and OWC Data Doubler Mfr P/N: DD1MMSSDP480 OWC SKU: OWCDD1MMSSDP480 DIY kit includes a Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD, Mac mini flex cable, and tools for installing a second drive in the 2011 and 2012 Mac mini 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty Ships: Same Day
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