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2.0TB OWC Mercury Electra 6G
SSD Upgrade and HDD Replacement Kit for 27-inch & 21.5-inch iMac (2006 - Early 2009)
Mfr P/N: KITIM05HE2TB OWC SKU: OWCKITIM05HE2TB
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Complete DIY kit for upgrading to an SSD in your HDD-equipped 27-inch or 21.5-inch iMac (2006 - Early 2009)
- Add a high-performance OWC 6G SSD to your iMac.
- No software hacks required.
- Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support.
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
The complete solution for your 2006 — early 2009 iMac
Fast and reliable solid-state storage
Maintains highest performance while offering ultimate convenience
- 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.
Includes
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- (1) OWC Mercury 6G SSD
- (1) AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
- (2) 2.25" suction cup
- (1) Torx T8s driver
- (1) Torx T6s driver
- (1) Phillips PH02 driver
- (1) Nylon pry tool (spudger)
- (1) Microfiber scratch-free cloth
- AdaptaDrive Assembly Manual & User Guide
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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.
Specs
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2.0TB OWC Mercury Electra 6G 2.5-inch 7mm SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid-State Drive
- Use of a 2.5-inch SSD in a 3.5-inch drive bay requires an adapter bracket such as the NewerTech AdaptaDrive.
- Use of any SSD in an external enclosure is dependent on the power available from the enclosure. OWC Mercury Electra 6G and Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSDs are engineered for use in any OWC Enclosure that supports 2.5-inch SSDs.
Total Capacity
- 2000GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 2048GB
- 48GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 1863GiB
Controller
- Phison PS3112-S12 with 3% over-provisioning
NAND Flash Components
- Micron Synchronous Quad-Level Cell (QLC) 3D NAND Flash
S.M.A.R.T. Attributes
- Standard attributes supported
Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Up to 32 simultaneous commands
RAID Support
- Yes
Form Factor
- 2.5-inch 7mm
Drive Interface
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Sequential Read (Max)
- Up to 525 MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
- Up to 516 MB/s
Sequential Read (Average)
- 514 MB/s
Sequential Write (Average)
- 513 MB/s
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
- 1 per 1016 bits read
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 1,600,000 hours
Wear Leveling
- Supported
TRIM Support
- OS Dependent
Security
- Secure Erase (SE)
- Crypto Erase
Endurance
- 215TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 118 GB per day for 5 years
Mac OS Compatibility
- Yes
PC OS Compatibility
- Yes
Other Requirements
- Host or device with a built-in SATA connection.
Write Mode (Max)
- Up to 1.9 Watts
Seek Mode (Max)
- Up to 1.9 Watts
Idle Mode (Max)
- Up to 0.1 Watts
Dimensions
- Height: 0.7 cm (0.3 in)
- Length: 10.0 cm (3.9 in)
- Width: 7.0 cm (2.8 in)
RoHS Compliant
- Yes
Reach Certification
- Yes
Country of Origin
- Taiwan
TAA Compliance
- Yes
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
- Non-Operating: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity
- Operating: 5% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 0% to 93% non-condensing
Idle (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Seek (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Applications
- General Purpose High-performance SSD.
OWC Microfiber Wipe
Color
- Blue
Dimensions
- Length: 30.5 cm (12.0 in)
- Width: 30.5 cm (12.0 in)
Newer Technology AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
Mechanisms Supported
- Compatible with any 2.5" SATA hard drive or Solid State drive
Color
- Black
Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 0.9 cm (0.4 in)
- Length: 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
- Width: 10.1 cm (4.0 in)
Weight
- 99.0 g (0.22 lbs)
Country of Origin
- China
TAA Compliance
- No
Compatibility & Installation Videos
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Customer Reviews
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Everything I needed for the upgrade and clear instructions.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:IvoD
We greatly appreciate receiving positive feedback about the iMac SSD upgrade. It is satisfying to know that our instructions were clear for a swift and efficient installation process. Don't hesitate to contact us with further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Bought this for my sons early 2009 iMac. Followed instructions in video and I’m very happy. Fast boot and works well!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:CharmingBuffalo-47021
Thank you for that feedback! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the DIY kit for iMac! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
OWC’s installation kit and well-done instructional video helped me resurrect and rejuvenate an old 2008 24” iMac in about an hour. Saved $180 on labor, plus got a sense of satisfaction. Excellent products from the longtime Mac upgrade experts!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:WalterTersch
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