DIY Bundle
500GB OWC 3G SSD
and Data Doubler for 2009 - 2011 27" iMacs
Mac
Mercury SSD and Optical Bay Mounting Solution
Upgrade with Confidence!
The complete solution for your 2009 - 2011 27" iMac
Configuration flexibility is yours when you replace your iMac's internal SuperDrive with an OWC SSD using the Data Doubler. Boost your storage capacity by adding additional storage, and enjoy near-instantaneous boot and app loading times thanks the performance of an OWC 3G SSD.
Fast and reliable solid-state storage
Delivering the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing SLC and 3D NAND for long-lasting, power-efficient performance, the OWC Mercury 6G SSD line offers a powerful combination of performance and reliability for demanding everyday computer users.
Upgrade Your iMac with Confidence.
OWC's custom-engineered Data Doubler bracket comes ready to mount any 2.5" SATA drive up to 12.5mm in height. Data Doubler also 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.
500GB Mercury Electra 3G SSD Specifications:
Specifications
Controller
4-Ch
NAND
Tier 1 3D NAND
Form Factor
Standard 7mm 2.5"
Interface
SATA 3Gb/s & 1.5Gb/s supported,
SATA 3.1 Compliant
Capacity 1
500GB useable capacity
SMART Attributes
Standard 2
Native Command Queuing
up to 32 commands
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Format
Physical
Height (max)
7mm (0.276″)
Width (max)
70.06mm (2.758″)
Length (max)
100.12mm (3.941″)
Weight
77 grams +/- 2 grams
0.170 lbs +/- 2.71 oz
Reliability
TRIM Support
OS Dependent
Performance
Sequential Read (Compressible Data)
274MB/s
Sequential Write (Compressible Data)
260MB/s
Sequential Read (Incompressible Data)
270MB/s
Sequential Write (Incompressible Data)
250MB/s
Random 4K Read
Up to 90,000 IOPS
Random 4K Write
Up to 60,000 IOPS
Power
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
Data Doubler Specifications:
Drive Inteface
- Fully SATA Revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) compatible
- SATA Revision 2.0 (3Gb/s) and 1.0 (1.5Gb/s) compatible
Drive Supported
- (1) 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s drive
Dimensions
- Height: 0.5 in (1.2 cm)
- Width: 4.0 in (10.2 cm)
- Length: 5.0 in (12.7 cm)
Weight (Without Drives
Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n K27IM09OE500 UPC#: 812437028492
Data Doubler Install Video
27" iMac (2011) Install Video
27" iMac (2010) Install Video
27" iMac (2009) Install Video
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011)
(May 2011)
Model ID: iMac12,2
2.7GHz i5, 3.1GHz i5, 3.4GHz i7
iMac (27-inch Mid 2010)
(July 2010)
Model ID: iMac11,3
3.2GHz i3, 2.8GHz i5, 3.6GHz i5, 2.93GHz i7
iMac (27-inch Mid 2009)
(October 2009)
Model ID: iMac11,1
2.66GHz i5, 2.8GHz i7
iMac (27-inch Mid 2009)
(October 2009)
Model ID: iMac10,1
3.06GHz, 3.33GHz
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury 3G SSD
- (1) OWC Data Doubler Optical Bay Mounting Solution
- (2) OWC 2-1/4" Suction Cup
- (1) Torx T10 driver
- (1) Torx T8 driver
- (1) Torx T6 driver
- (1) Phillips #00 Driver
- (1) Nylon Pry Tool (Spudger)
- (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 on the OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD
1 Year OWC Brand Standard Limited Warranty on the OWC Data Doubler
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
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5 / 5
1 out of 1 (100%) reviewers would recommend this product
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: DavidFromMA
Location: Boston, MA
Age: 45-54
Experience Level: Home User
Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5
Works perfectly
November 17, 2016
I have a 2011 iMac that was running very slowly but I didn't want to upgrade to a new computer. After doing some research, I read online that swapping the HD for an SSD would dramatically increase the speed of my 5 year old iMac. Because I was nervous about taking apart my Mac, read several reviews about OWC as well as watched the videos before I made my purchase. I did contact customer service several times before and during the installation process and they were extremely responsive and helpful.
The kit arrived fairly quickly and was very well packaged. Using the videos provided by OWC, I was able to take apart the iMac, install the SDD in place of my optical drive, and reassemble the iMac in under 30-40 minutes. Not only was the process very straight forward, but the new drive booted up just fine.
I am happy to say that I feel like I have a new computer. It less than an afternoon I was able to install the SSD, complete a clean macOS install on the SSD, transfer over my data using Migration Assistant, and reformat my old HD as a secondary drive for my static files.
I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from DIY Kit for 2009 - 2011 27" iMac optical bay: 480GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD and OWC Data Doubler..
Customer Videos:
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: bazmarc
Location: Montreal, Canada
Age: 45-54
Experience Level: IT Professional
Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5
wow it's like i have a brand new mac
November 11, 2016
My beloved iMac27 was driving me crazy with constant disk drive crunching and endless rebooting time and always i could here some disk activity. OK i have 1T of data and drive in 90% full. so i dropped most of the stuff on the cloud to make more room... till same issue. I was starting to think i might need to fresh install - but that's several years of tweaks and app installed and didn't really want to go that route. I finally decided to try this SDD drive solution. At first i was going to replace my HDD with an SSD but after doing a LIVE CHAT with the friendly staff at MacSales i realized i had several options, add an SSD under the optical (more complicated) or replace the optical (i never used) by an SDD super easy install. I picked that option and when my drive arrived, i have it installed in 30min following the great videos provided my OWC. I did a restore from TimeMachine -- that took all night !!! and at 5AM i woke up but the chime MACOS does when it startup !!! I was exactly where i left off MINUS the HDD noises. OMG i did a few reboots -- so fast i can't believe it!! It's like a have a brand new mac - so quiet - so cool (oh ya get a can of air to dust it while you're in there) i'm sure that helped with the coolness now ;) Anyways this 1T SSD drive/ optical conversion cost me CAN$601 Tax, Shipping AND Duty included and it's the best investment i've done since buying my mac. THANKS for great product, support and service OWC / MacSales :) STOP THINKING ABOUT IT... DO IT!!!! I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from DIY Kit for 2009 - 2011 27" iMac optical bay: 1.0TB OWC Mercury Electra 3G SSD and OWC Data Doubler..
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