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DIY Bundle
500GB OWC 6G SSD
and HDD Kit for all 2006 - early 2009 iMacs
Mac
Mercury Electra SSD and iMac HDD Kit
Upgrade with Confidence!
The complete solution for your 2006 - early 2009 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 lightning fast data transfer speeds.
Fast and reliable solid-state storage
Delivering the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing QLC 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.
Maintains highest performance while offering ultimate convenience
The NewerTech AdaptaDrive has been benchmark test proven to deliver the same data transfer rates as is experienced when a drive is connected directly to the SATA data bus. The AdaptaDrive doesn't create a bottleneck or any performance throttling...it delivers pure data pass-through performance and drive use convenience from any 2.5" SATA 1.5Gb/s, 3Gb/s, or 6Gb/s hard drive or SSD.
Highlights
- Add a high-performance OWC 6G SSD to your iMac.
- No software hacks required.
- 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.
500GB Mercury Electra 6G SSD Specifications:
Specifications
Controller
Phison PS3112-S12 with 3% over-provisioning
NAND Flash Components
Micron Synchronous Quad-Level Cell (QLC) 3D NAND Flash
Form Factor
Standard 7mm 2.5"
Interface
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Capacity 1
466GB Useable Capacity
Total Flash Memory Components: 512GB
12GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
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)
0.7 cm (0.3 in))
Width (max)
7.0 cm (2.8 in)
Length (max)
10.0 cm (3.9 in)
Reliability
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
1,600,000 hours
Security
Secure Erase
Crypto Erase
Error Correction
Built-in ECC
TRIM Support
OS Dependent
Endurance
50TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 28 GB per day for 5 years
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
Less than 1 sector per 1016 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
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)
509 MB/s
Power
Write Mode (Max)
Up to 1.8 Watts
Seek Mode (Max)
Up to 1.8 Watts
Idle Mode (Max)
Up to 0.09 Watts
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
Humidity
0% to 93% non-condensing
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.
AdaptaDrive Specifications:
NewerTech Part Number
- ADPTADRV
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
Material
- Black painted Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 0.4 in (1.0 cm)
- Width: 4.0 in (10.2 cm)
- Length: 5.8 in (14.7 cm)
Weight (Without Drives
- 3.5 oz (99.2 g)
Gallery
24" (all) iMac Install Video
20" iMac (early 2009) Install Video
20" iMac (mid 2007 / early 2008) Install Video
This product is compatible with...
Learn how to find your Mac's model ID
iMac (24-inch Early 2009)
(March 2009)
Model ID: iMac9,1
2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, 3.06GHz
SSD Compatiblity Note
iMac (24-inch Early 2008)
(April 2008)
Model ID: iMac8,1
2.8GHz, 3.06GHz
iMac (20-inch Early 2008)
(April 2008)
Model ID: iMac8,1
2.4GHz, 2.66GHz
iMac (24-inch Mid 2007)
(August 2007)
Model ID: iMac7,1
2.4GHz, 2.8GHz
iMac (24-inch Late 2006)
(September 2006)
Model ID: iMac6,1
2.16GHz, 2.33
iMac (20-inch Late 2006)
(September 2006)
Model ID: iMac5,1
2.16GHz, 2.33GHz
iMac (17-inch Late 2006)
(September, 2006)
Model ID: iMac5,1
2.0GHz, 2.16GHz
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD
- (1) AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
- (2) OWC 2-1/4" Suction Cup
- (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
5 Year NewerTech Product Limited Warranty on the NewerTech AdaptaDrive
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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OWC 6G SSD and HDD Kit for all 2006 - early 2009 iMacs Mfr P/N: KITIM05HE500 OWC SKU: OWCKITIM05HE500 Complete DIY kit for upgrading your 2006 - early 2009 iMac's hard drive 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty Ships: Same Day Only$133.90Bundle Priced for
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OWC 6G SSD and HDD Kit for all 2006 - early 2009 iMacs Mfr P/N: KITIM05HE500 OWC SKU: OWCKITIM05HE500 Complete DIY kit for upgrading your 2006 - early 2009 iMac's hard drive 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty Ships: Same Day Only
