1TB OWC Aura Pro 6G
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1TB OWC Aura Pro 6G

Solid-state Drive For MacBook Air (2010-2011)


Mfr P/N: OWCS3DAP116GT01 OWC SKU: OWCS3DAP116GT01

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High Performance Internal Flash Storage Upgrade

  • Up to 2.5x faster than the factory SSD*
  • Up to 530MB/s
  • 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Designed for Mac

Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for a base-model 11-inch MacBook Air from 2010 with a 64GB SSD, the top of the line 13-inch 256GB model from 2011, or any model in between, an OWC Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the MacBook Air. Just like other OWC upgrades, we include a free 'how-to' video to make this an easy and money-saving DIY upgrade.
More Speed, More Capacity for MacBook Air
OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models:
  • Increase capacity up to 16x the 11-inch base models
  • Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base models
  • MacBook Air (2011) - Get 6G speeds up to 530MB/s, 2.5x faster than factory original*
  • MacBook Air (2010) - Get 3G speeds up to 275MB/s, 1.3x faster than factory original*
Better by Design
OWC redesigned its 3rd generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs with premium 3D NAND Flash and the latest controller technology to operate cooler and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Air. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.
  • SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance
  • Global wear leveling algorithm automatically distributes data evenly and manages program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan
  • Data refresh technology ensures data integrity, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time
  • ECC protection combines LDPC hard and soft decoding with advanced algorithm to detect and correct errors throughout the entire SSD data path
  • Advanced security protocols support AES 128/256-bit full-drive encryption
  1. *Based on sequential speed testing of original stock 64GB SSD in a 2011 MacBook Air i5 1.6GHz. Sequential write speeds of 194MB/s, read speeds of 211MB/s.

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  • (1) Aura Pro 6G SSD
  • 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty

    Total Capacity

    • 970GB Useable Capacity
    • Total Capacity: 1000GB
    • 30GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction

    Formatted Capacity

    • 903GiB

    Drive Format

    Controller

    • Silicon Motion SM2258 with 3% over-provisioning

    NAND Flash Components

    • 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

    Form Factor

    • Custom Blade

    Drive Interface

    • SATA 6.0 Gb/s

    Random 4K Read

    • Up to 80,000 IOPS

    Random 4K Write

    • Up to 72,000 IOPS

    Sequential Read (Max)

    • Up to 530 MB/s

    Sequential Write (Max)

    • Up to 495 MB/s

    Sustained Read (3Gb/s)

    • Up to 271 MB/s

    Sustained Write (3Gb/s)

    • Up to 220 MB/s

    Sustained Read (6Gb/s)

    • Up to 530 MB/s

    Sustained Write (6Gb/s)

    • Up to 495 MB/s

    Nonrecoverable Read Errors

    • 1 per 1015 bits read

    MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

    • 1,500,000 hours

    TRIM Support

    • OS Dependent

    Error Correction

    • Built-in ECC

    Security

    • ATA Security Feature Command Set And Password Login Support

    Endurance

    • 300TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 118 GB per day for 7 years

    Read Mode (Max)

    • Up to 2.1 Watts

    Write Mode (Max)

    • Up to 2.1 Watts

    Idle Mode (Max)

    • Up to 0.09 Watts

    Dimensions

    • Height: 0.3 cm (0.1 in)
    • Length: 10.9 cm (4.3 in)
    • Width: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)

    Weight

    • 10.0 g (0.02 lbs)

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Reach Certification

    • 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 95% non-condensing

    Shock

    • Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
    • Non-Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms

    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. In terms of standard gigabytes, 1GiB ˜ 1.074GB and refers to the actual formatted capacity of shown under Mac OS 10.5 or earlier and Microsoft Windows OS.
    3. Specific application environments such as temperature and duty cycle will affect the overall reliability rates.

    Compatibility & Installation VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
    Mid 2013
    Not Compatible
    Model ID: MacBookAir6,2
    1.3GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
    Mid 2013
    Not Compatible
    Model ID: MacBookAir6,1
    1.3GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
    Mid 2012
    Not Compatible
    Model ID: MacBookAir5,2
    1.7GHz Core i5
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
    Mid 2011
    Model ID: MacBookAir4,2
    1.7GHz Core i5 & 1.8GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
    Mid 2011
    Model ID: MacBookAir4,1
    1.6GHz Core i5 & 1.8GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
    MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
    Late 2010
    Model ID: MacBookAir3,2
    1.86GHz & 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
    MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
    Late 2010
    Model ID: MacBookAir3,1
    1.4GHz & 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    4.81 out of 5

    94 out of 97 (96%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Having a good memory

    Smooth ordering the correct item for my Mac book. Instructions for install were easy. Works great. Fast!

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer99601912, 
    • Reviewer:Reviewer99601912
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth and successful experience ordering the correct item for your MacBook. It's also fantastic to know that the installation instructions were easy to follow and that the product is working great for you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


    Arrived Quickly & Product As Expected

    The SSD shipped out quickly enough and arrived in decent condition. It works as expected, breathing new life in to this MacBook Air Mid 2011. Also, with the size of this particular SSD, I had enough room to install macOS, Windows 11, AND my preferred Linux distro.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Waterfox, 
    • Reviewer:Waterfox
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that your SSD arrived quickly and in good condition. It's always fantastic to know that our products are meeting expectations and breathing new life into your MacBook Air. Plus, we're happy to hear that the size of the SSD allowed you to install macOS, Windows 11, and your preferred Linux distro. That's impressive! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


    Great product

    Perfeito product it's very easy to buy the exacly the perfect upgrade

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    DizzySeal-9170, 
    Mar, 22 2023 
    • Reviewer:DizzySeal-9170

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