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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.
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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.

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.

500GB Mercury Electra 3G SSD Specifications:

Specifications

Controller
Silicon Motion SM2259XT with 3% over-provisioning
NAND Flash Components
Synchronous Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND Flash
Form Factor
Standard 7mm 2.5"
Interface
SATA 3.0 Gb/s
Capacity 1
500GB Useable Capacity
Total Flash Memory Components: 512GB
12GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity1
466 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 II (3.0 Gb/s) or faster required for best performance.

Performance

Average Access Time
<0.1 ms
Sequential Read (Max)
274MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
260MB/s

Power

Active (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
  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. 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.

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

  • 2.3 oz (65.2 g)
Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n K27IM09OE500 UPC#: 812437028492

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Data Doubler Install Video


27" iMac (2011) Install Video


27" iMac (2010) Install Video


27" iMac (2009) Install Video


This product is compatible with... Learn how to find your Mac's model ID
iMac Intel
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011)
(May 2011)
Model ID: iMac12,2
2.7GHz i5, 3.1GHz i5, 3.4GHz i7
Detailed specs
Install Videos
iMac Intel
iMac (27-inch Mid 2010)
(July 2010)
Model ID: iMac11,3
3.2GHz i3, 2.8GHz i5, 3.6GHz i5, 2.93GHz i7
Detailed specs
Install Videos
iMac Intel
iMac (27-inch Late 2009)
(October 2009)
Model ID: iMac11,1
2.66GHz i5, 2.8GHz i7
Detailed specs
Install Videos
iMac Intel
iMac (27-inch Late 2009)
(October 2009)
Model ID: iMac10,1
3.06GHz, 3.33GHz
Detailed specs
Install Videos

Includes

  • (1) OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G 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

Write a Review 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.. Customer Videos:

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