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500GB OWC Aura Pro 6G
Solid-State Drive and Envoy Storage Solution For MacBook Air (2012)
Mfr P/N: S3DAP2A6K500 OWC SKU: OWCS3DAP2A6K500
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Upgrade Kit with SSD, Installation Tools, & Envoy Enclosure for Easy Data Transfer/Original Drive Reuse
- Up to 27% faster than the factory SSD*
- Up to 530MB/s
- Includes sleek, tapered aluminum Envoy storage solution, Torx T5 screwdriver, and a Pentalobe compatible driver
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Designed for Mac
- Increase capacity up to 16x the 11-inch base model
- Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base model
- Get write speeds up to 495MB/s, 27% faster than factory original*
- Get read speeds up to 530MB/s, 9.5% faster than factory original*
- 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
- 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.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The OWC Envoy enclosure has been specifically designed for use ONLY with the factory SSD found installed in Apple MacBook Air 2012 model. 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 256GB SSD in a 2012 MBA i7 2.0GHz by Bare Feats (http://barefeats.com/mba12a.html). Sequential write speeds of 388MB/s, read speeds of 484MB/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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500GB OWC Aura Pro 6G SSD / Flash Internal Drive Upgrade
- 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
- 485GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 500GB
- 15GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 452GiB
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 528 MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
- 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
- 150TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 59 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
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Videos
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MacBook Air Install Videos
Customer Reviews
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Found the needed 1TB SSD drive for my wifes old but mint Powerbook, placed the order which was shipped the next day. Eveything worked perfectly.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Reviewer1913178198
We're thrilled to hear about your experience! It's fantastic that you found the perfect 1TB SSD for your wife's vintage Powerbook. Fast shipping is what we aim for, and we're so glad everything worked seamlessly for you. Thank you for sharing your excitement with us!
I purchased this ssd for my 2012 MacBook Air, and I am not disappointed. Got the os installed and the pc is even faster with just the drive upgrade.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:LincolnW
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your MacBook Air is performing better than ever with the new SSD! It's amazing how a simple upgrade can breathe new life into your device. We hope you continue to enjoy the speed and performance boost!
First, the whole transaction was smooth from order to arrival. I’m not a super tech person but install went flawlessly. Cloning from Time Machine took a couple of tries but we got there. Going from 64GB to 1TB of blazing fast storage has been absolutely wonderful!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:DrBDDizzypop
Thank you for the feedback on the OWC Aura Pro and Envoy upgrade kit. We are glad that this was installed quickly and flawlessly. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/