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    We recommend DIY Kit for 2011 21.5" iMac's internal SSD bay: 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD. (Mfr P/N: K21IM11SP480) from Other World Computing for $142.64 as a suitable alternative.

    DIY Bundle

    120GB OWC 6G SSD
    and Internal SSD Kit for 2011 21.5" iMacs

    Mac
    Mercury Extreme Pro SSD and SSD Bay Solution
    Upgrade with Confidence!
    The complete solution for your 2011 iMac
    Configuration flexibility is yours when you add a second internal drive using the OWC SSD bay kit. Boost your storage capacity by adding additional storage, and enjoy near-instantaneous boot and app loading times thanks the performance of an OWC 6G SSD.
    Fast and reliable solid-state storage
    With incredible sustained data speeds, up to 100X greater data protection than enterprise class Hard Disk Drives, and RAISE technology for RAID like data protection and reliability, the OWC Mercury 6G SSD line delivers unbeatable performance, that's backed by an incredible OWC SSD Limited Warranty.
    We are here to help
    OWC's SSD bay kit comes backed by OWC's award-winning U.S.A. based technical support team which is readily available to assist you with your upgrade should you have any questions. If you are not fully confident of your ability to add an SSD to your 2011 21.5-inch iMac, you can choose to have OWC "Do It For You" via our Turnkey Upgrade Installation Program.
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    Please note, that before attempting to perform this installation, it is recommended you watch 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.
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    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.

    120GB Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD Specifications:

    Specifications

    Controller
    SandForce 2281 Series Processor with 7% Over Provisioning
    NAND
    Tier 1 Major Multi-Level Cell (MLC) High-Performance Sync-NAND Flash
    Form Factor
    Standard 7mm 2.5"
    Interface
    SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s & 1.5Gb/s supported, SATA 3.0 Compliant
    Capacity1
    120GB useable capacity
    Total Flash Memory Components – 128GB
    8GB allocated to real-time data redundancy & error correction
    Formatted Capacity2
    111GiB
    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
    OWCSSD7P6G120
    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
    ECC Recovery: Up to 55 bytes correctable per 512-byte sector
    Security
    Chip Based Data Encryption: 128-bit AES-compliant
    TRIM Support
    OS Dependent
    Nonrecoverable Read Errors
    Less than 1 sector per 1016 bits read

    Performance

    Sustained
    Reads 6Gb/s (up to)
    559MB/s
    Sustained
    Writes 6Gb/s (up to)
    527MB/s
    Sustained
    Reads 3Gb/s (up to)
    284MB/s
    Sustained
    Writes 3Gb/s (up to)
    266MB/s
    Read Incompressible
    Data Rate (up to)
    479MB/s
    Write Incompressible
    Data Rate (up to)
    282MB/s
    Random 4K Read4
    Up to 60,000 IOPS
    Random 4K Write4
    Up to 60,000 IOPS
    Read Latency
    less than 0.1ms
    Write Latency
    less than 0.1ms

    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 K21IM11SP120 UPC#: 812437025842

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    SSD Install Video


    This product is compatible with... Learn how to find your Mac's model ID
    iMac Intel
    iMac (21.5-inch Late 2011)
    (August 2011)
    Model ID: iMac12,1
    3.1GHz i3
    Detailed specs
    Install Videos
    iMac Intel
    iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011)
    (May 2011)
    Model ID: iMac12,1
    2.5GHz i5 , 2.7GHz i5, 2.8GHz i7
    Detailed specs
    Install Videos

    Includes

    • (1) OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD
    • (1) 18" SATA III 6Gbps data cable
    • (1) SSD Power Cable for 2011 21" iMac
    • (2) OWC 2-1/4" Suction Cup
    • (1) Torx T10 driver
    • (1) Torx T6 driver
    • (1) Phillips #2 driver
    • (1) Nylon Pry Tool (Spudger)
    • (1) iMac Adhesive tape set for SSD installation
    • (1) OWC Blue Microfiber Screen Cleaning Cloth

    NOTE: This kit contains consumable and/or one time use components and therefore is non-refundable if opened. If you have any concerns about your ability to perform the upgrade, you can return the unopened kit for a refund.

    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 on the OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD

    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.
    DIY Bundle 120GB OWC 6G SSD and Internal SSD Kit for 2011 21.5" iMacs Mfr P/N: K21IM11SP120 OWC SKU: OWCK21IM11SP120 Complete DIY kit for adding an SSD to your 2011 21.5" iMac's internal SSD bay. 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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