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DIY Bundle
120GB OWC 6G SSD
and HDD Kit for 21.5" iMac (2012 and later)
Mac / USB 3.0
Mercury SSD and iMac HDD Kit
Everything You Need!
The complete solution for your 2012 and later 21.5" iMac
Experience the extreme performance of an OWC SSD upgrade with this easy DIY SSD and hard drive replacement kit. Add an SSD to your hard drive equipped iMac to experience faster booting, near instant application launches and data transfer speeds up over 500 MB/s.
Fast and reliable solid-state storage
With sustained data speeds of over 500 MB/s, 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.
A True DIY upgrade
This comprehensive kit has all the tools you need to replace your factory HDD with a high performance SSD, bringing a complete diy upgrade within your reach. Includes drivers, glass removal suction cups, and screen adhesive so you can get the job done yourself. The included OWC Express 2.5" USB 3.0 enclosure offers maximum mobile data storage/backup potential with a sleek, totally bus powered design. Just add your iMac's factory 2.5" hard drive or SSD and take your digital life with you wherever you roam!
Highlights
- Add a high-performance OWC 6G SSD to your iMac.
- Pocket-sized USB bus powered ventilated enclosure for your iMac's HDD.
- Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support.
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.
120GB Mercury Electra 6G SSD Specifications:
Specifications
Form Factor
Standard 7mm 2.5"
Interface
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Capacity 1
120GB Useable Capacity
Total Flash Memory Components: 128GB
8GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Total Flash Memory Components: 128GB
8GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity1
112 GiB
RAID Support
Yes
SMART Attributes
Standard 2
Native Command Queuing
Up to 32 simultaneous commands
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Reach Certification
Yes
Format
Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)
Physical
Height (max)
7 mm (0.276 in)
Width (max)
70.06 mm (2.758 in)
Length (max)
100.12 mm (3.941 in)
Weight
60.0 g (0.13 lbs)
Reliability
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
1,500,000 hours
Security
ATA Security Feature Command Set and Password Login Support
Error Correction
Built-in ECC
TRIM Support
OS Dependent
Wear Leveling
Supported
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
Less than 1 sector per 1015 bits read
Compatibility
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.
Performance
Average Access Time
<0.1 ms
Sequential Read (Max)
534MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
110MB/s
Random 4K Read
Up to 29,000 IOPS
Random 4K Write
Up to 79,000 IOPS
Power
Read Mode (Max)
2.1W
Write Mode (Max)
2.1W
Seek Mode (Max)
2.1W
Idle Mode (Max)
0.1W
Environmental (Operating)
Shock
1500 G max at 0.5 ms
Temperature (°F)
32°F to 158°F
Temperature (°C)
0°C to 70°C
Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
Environmental (Non-Operating)
Shock
1500 G max at 0.5 ms
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
- 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.
- 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.
Express Enclosure Specifications:
OWC Part Number
- ES2.5BU3S
Software Requirements
- OS
- Mac OS 8.6 or later
- OS X 10.2 or later
- Windows 98 or later
- Driver
- Driver not required
Hardware Requirements
- Minimum
- Mac or PC featuring USB 1.1 interface
- Recommended (Best Performance)
- Mac or PC featuring USB 3.0 interface
Interface (Chipset)
- (1) USB 3.0 (ASMedia ASM1053E)
Drives Supported
- (1) 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s drives
- SATA revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) compliant
- Compatible with SATA revisions 2.0 (3Gb/s) and 1.0 (1.5Gb/s)
Power Supply
- Bus Power via USB
Dimensions
- Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
- Width: 3.1 in (7.9cm)
- Length: 5.1 in (13.0 cm)
Weight
- Without Drive: 2.0 oz (56 g)
Operating Environment
- Dependent on mechanism installed
Gallery
Install Video
Note:Mercury Electra 6G SSDs can only be installed in 21.5-inch iMac models that came with a factory-installed HDD or Fusion drive. Solid-State Drive (SSD) only machines can be upgraded with an Aura Pro X2 SSD (Late 2013 - Current) or Aura 6G SSD (Late 2012 - Early 2013).
This product is compatible with...
Learn how to find your Mac's model ID
iMac w/Retina 4K display
(21.5-inch Early 2019)
(21.5-inch Early 2019)
(March 2019)
Model ID:iMac19,2
3.6GHz i3, 3.0GHz i5, 3.2GHz i7
iMac w/Retina 4K display
(21.5-inch Mid 2017)
(21.5-inch Mid 2017)
(June 2017)
Model ID:iMac18,2
3.0GHz i5, 3.4GHz i5, 3.6GHz i7
iMac w/ Retina 4K display (21.5-inch Late 2015)
(October 2015)
Model ID:iMac16,2
3.1GHz i5, 3.3GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2015)
(October 2015)
Model ID:iMac16,1
1.6GHz i5, 2.8GHz i5
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2013)
(September 2013)
Model ID: iMac14,3
2.9GHz i5 or 3.1GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2013)
(September 2013)
Model ID: iMac14,1
2.7GHz i5
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2012)
(October 2012)
Model ID: iMac13,1
2.7GHz i5 , 2.9GHz i5, 3.1GHz i7
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD
- (1) OWC Express enclosure - black
- (2) OWC 2-1/4" Suction Cup
- (1) Torx T10 driver
- (1) 21.5" iMac Adhesive tape set for proper display resealing
- (1) Nylon Pry Tool (Spudger)
- (1) OWC Screen Removal Tool
- (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.3 Year OWC SSD Limited Warranty
1 Year OWC Enclosure 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.
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DIY Bundle
120GB OWC 6G SSD
and HDD Kit for 21.5" iMac (2012 and later)
Mfr P/N: K21IM12HE120
OWC SKU: OWCK21IM12HE120
Complete DIY kit for upgrading your late 2012 or later 21.5" iMac's hard drive
3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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