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1TB OWC Aura Pro 6G
Solid-State Drive and Envoy Storage Solution For MacBook Air (2010-2011)
Mfr P/N: S3DAP116KT01 OWC SKU: OWCS3DAP116KT01
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Upgrade Kit with SSD, Installation Tools, & Envoy Enclosure for Easy Data Transfer/Original Drive Reuse
- Up to 2.5x faster than the factory SSD
- Up to 530MB/s
- Includes sleek, tapered aluminum Envoy storage solution, Torx T-5 screwdriver, and a Pentalobe compatible driver
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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 270MB/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
Everything You Need, Ready for Installation
- Re-use the factory SSD via the OWC Envoy as an external storage solution.
- Take your data with you — Small enough to keep in a pocket or laptop case!
- Easily add additional laptop storage with no AC adapter required.
OWC Envoy - The Perfect Companion Storage Solution for your MacBook Air
Get the ultimate combination of elegance and functionality in a sleek, portable external storage solution designed to complement the MacBook Air – in both appearance and performance. Its super-speed USB 3.0 interface is capable of speeds up to 500MB/s to ensure your workflow moves as fast as you do and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Its bus-powered design means no AC power adapter is required making it an ideal portable plug-and-play solution — just plug into the USB port on your computer and the OWC Envoy is ready to go.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The OWC Envoy enclosure has been specifically designed for use ONLY with the factory SSD found installed in Apple MacBook Air 2010 and 2011 models. Do NOT attempt to install or use the OWC Aura SSD in the Envoy as you can damage the Aura drive, the Envoy enclosure or both and such damage is not covered under warranty. To transfer data from the Apple SSD in the Envoy to the Aura SSD in the computer, please see the OWC Guide: OS X & Data Transfer Instructions.
- *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.
Includes
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- OWC Aura Pro SSD
- OWC Envoy USB 2.0/3.0 Enclosure
- OWC Envoy Carrying Case
- High-quality double-shielded USB 3.0 standard A to Micro-B connecting cable
- OWC 5-Point Torx Plus (Pentalobe Compatible) screwdriver
- OWC Torx T5 screwdriver
- Envoy User Guide (download only)
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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1TB OWC Aura Pro 6G Solid-state Drive
- 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.
- 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.
- Specific application environments such as temperature and duty cycle will affect the overall reliability rates.
Total Capacity
- 970GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 1000GB
- 30GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 903GiB
Drive Format
- Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)
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
Compatibility & Installation Videos
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MacBook Air
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
Mid 2012
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Model ID: MacBookAir5,2
1.7GHz Core i5
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
Mid 2012
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Model ID: MacBookAir5,2
1.8GHz Core i5 & 2.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
Mid 2012
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Model ID: MacBookAir5,1
1.7GHz Core i5 & 2.0GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
Mid 2011
Model ID: MacBookAir4,2
1.7GHz Core i5 & 1.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
Mid 2011
Model ID: MacBookAir4,1
1.6GHz Core i5 & 1.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
Late 2010
Model ID: MacBookAir3,2
1.9GHz & 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo
MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
Late 2010
Model ID: MacBookAir3,1
1.4GHz & 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo
Videos
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MacBook Air Install Videos
Customer Reviews
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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!
Verified Purchase.Reviewer99601912,
Feb, 13 2024
- 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!
Verified Purchase.Waterfox,
Dec, 26 2023
- 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!
Verified Purchase.DizzySeal-9170,
Mar, 22 2023
- Reviewer:DizzySeal-9170
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