480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
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480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G

SSD Upgrade and HDD Replacement Kit for 27-inch & 21.5-inch iMac (2011)

Mfr P/N: OWCKITIM11HP480 OWC SKU: OWCKITIM11HP480

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480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
  • 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
  • 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
  • 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G
  • 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G

Complete DIY kit for upgrading to an SSD in your HDD-equipped 27-inch or 21.5-inch iMac (2011)

  • Add a high-performance OWC 6G SSD to your iMac.
  • No software hacks required.
  • Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support.
  • 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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The complete solution for your 2011 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.

Starts fast, stays fast

Even though many SSDs use low cost, less robust components in their design, they can still offer enticing short term bust speeds which are perfectly suitable for light duty uses. However, those drives are not designed to deliver consistent sustained speeds over their capacity rating, which results in a dramatic slowdown to even hard drive speeds under demanding use.
The fifth generation of Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD was built to start fast and stay fast at over 500MB/s sustained. Its development began with using the best flash storage components and technology available. Next, after being nearly completely filled to capacity with data, it had to deliver the same high speed as if it were empty. This drive doesn’t flinch at any time or capacity level and drop read/write speeds like other drives do…it easily handles the most extreme, mission-critical uses you can throw at it.

Upgrade your iMac with confidence.

OWC's in-line solution is the only hardware digital thermal sensor on the market allowing a third-party SATA drive to be installed in your iMac. A convenient, plug-and-play cable, the In-line Digital Thermal Sensor eliminates fan noise and maintains proper system fan control through the iMac's System Management Controller. This innovative device is designed specifically for the iMac, requires no software hacks and ensures compatibility with Apple's built-in diagnostic processes.

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. 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.
  1. 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.

IncludesIncludes

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  • (1) OWC Mercury 6G SSD
  • (1) AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
  • (1) In-line digital thermal sensor cable
  • (2) 2.25" suction cup
  • (1) Torx T10s driver
  • (1) Torx T8s driver
  • (1) Nylon pry tool (spudger)
  • (1) Microfiber scratch-free cloth
  • AdaptaDrive Assembly Manual & User Guide
  • 5 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.

SpecsSpecs

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    480GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G 2.5-inch 7mm SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid-State Drive

    1. Use of a 2.5-inch SSD in a 3.5-inch drive bay requires an adapter bracket such as the NewerTech AdaptaDrive.
    2. 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

    • 480GB Useable Capacity
    • Total Capacity: 512GB
    • 32GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction

    Formatted Capacity

    • 447GiB

    Drive Format

    Controller

    • Phison PS3112-S12 with 7% over-provisioning

    NAND Flash Components

    • Micron Synchronous Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 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

    Random 4K Read

    • Up to 100,000 IOPS

    Random 4K Write

    • Up to 90,000 IOPS

    Sequential Read (Max)

    • Up to 550 MB/s

    Sequential Write (Max)

    • Up to 530 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

    • TCG Opal

    Endurance

    • 370TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 145 GB per day for 7 years

    Mac OS Compatibility

    • Yes

    PC OS Compatibility

    • Yes

    Other Requirements

    • Requires a Mac, PC, or drive enclosure with an available SATA drive bay and connection. SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) required for best performance.

    Write Mode (Max)

    • Up to 2 Watts

    Seek Mode (Max)

    • Up to 2.1 Watts

    Idle Mode (Max)

    • Up to 0.1 Watts

    DEVSLP / DevSleep

    • Up to 5mW

    Dimensions

    • Height: 0.7 cm (0.3 in)
    • Length: 10.0 cm (3.9 in)
    • Width: 7.0 cm (2.8 in)

    Weight

    • 77.0 g (0.17 lbs)

    RoHS Compliant

    • 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: 0% to 90% non-condensing
    • Non-Operating: 0% to 93% non-condensing

    Shock

    • Non-Operating: 1500 G max

    Idle (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    Seek (Typical)

    • 0.0 bels

    Applications

    • Select Macs And PCs
    • Select External Enclosures
    • Select PCIe Host Cards
    • Productivity Apps
    • Creative Apps
    • Backups
    • Gaming

    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 VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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    iMac

    How to find your Mac’s Model ID info
    iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2011)
    iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2011)
    Late 2011
    Model ID: iMac12,1
    3.1GHz Core i3
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011)
    iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011)
    Mid 2011
    Model ID: iMac12,2
    2.7GHz & 3.1GHz Core i5 & 3.4GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)
    iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)
    Mid 2011
    Model ID: iMac12,1
    2.7GHz & 2.5GHz Core i5 & 2.8GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos

    reviewsCustomer Reviews

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    4.8 out of 5

    29 out of 30 (96%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Easy Peasy

    In my case I upgraded a 2011 iMac and also upgraded to Sequoia. It's good.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer2766498835, 
    Jan, 13 2025 
    review of: DIY Upgrade Bundle for 2011 iMac's factory HDD: 4.0TB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD.
    • Reviewer:Reviewer2766498835
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that upgrading your 2011 iMac was a breeze and that you're enjoying the Sequoia upgrade. It's always rewarding to see our customers enhance their systems successfully. If you have any more upgrades or projects in mind, we're here to help!

    Fast delivery and easy installation

    Well documented procedure easy to follow.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

    Verified Purchase
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    Joldacre, 
    Dec, 16 2023 
    review of: DIY Upgrade Bundle for 2011 iMac's factory HDD: 1.0TB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD.
    • Reviewer:Joldacre
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our fast delivery and found the installation process easy. We always strive to provide well-documented procedures so our customers can have a smooth and hassle-free experience. Your satisfaction means the world to us!

    Extreme Pro 6G SSD Kit

    This is the 3rd kit I've purchased and they have all worked flawlessly. They have extended the life of 3 iMacs (mine is now 13 years old) and runs better than new.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

    Verified Purchase
    Verified PurchaseVerified Purchase.
    ToughChipmunk-59157, 
    Jul, 31 2023 
    review of: DIY Upgrade Bundle for 2011 iMac's factory HDD: 1.0TB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD.
    • Reviewer:ToughChipmunk-59157
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for choosing OWC for your technical needs. We are thrilled to hear that the Mercury Extreme Pro 6G upgrade kit is working so great for you and has breathed some new life into your iMac! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/

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