4.0TB OWC Aura Ultra IV
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive
Mfr P/N: S3DIG3P4T40 OWC SKU: OWCS3DIG3P4T40
The fastest NVMe M.2 SSD solution for computers and external drives
- Transformative: with up to 7337MB/s reads and up to 6800MB/s writes, you’ll dramatically speed up A/V workflows, video streaming, system responsiveness, back-ups, app/gaming load times, and more
- Consistent: dynamic SLC cache keeps write speed consistent during intensive bursts
- Optimized: 730K read/1.1M write 4K block IOPS for fast file retrieval required by video editing, VFX, sound design, spatial imaging, and transactional databases
- Advanced: incorporates the latest flash management technologies for the highest data integrity, performance, and drive longevity
- Accurate: optimized LDPC ECC engine keeps your data error-free
- Feature-packed: supports S.M.A.R.T., NCQ, and NVMe Deallocate (TRIM) for the best drive space management, reporting, performance, and longevity
- Compatible: brings out the best in PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 machines and devices
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Prepare to Launch
Ready for Everything
Up Your Game
Reliably Fast
Ideal Inside or Out
- Directly on motherboards equipped with an M.2 2280 slot.
- In a x4/x8/x16 PCIe slot with a single drive PCIe M.2 SSD adapter card like the OWC Accelsior 1M2 to increase speed and storage capacity.
- In a x4/x8/x16 PCIe slot with a multi-drive PCIe M.2 SSD adapter card like the OWC Accelsior 4M2 or OWC Accelsior 8M2 to create the ultimate performance drive for AI, cloud computing, and machine learning.
Includes
- (1) OWC Aura Ultra IV NVMe M.2 Solid-State Drive
- 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
Total Capacity
- 4000GB Useable Capacity
- Total Capacity: 4096GB
- 96GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 3725GiB
Controller
- Rainier IG5236 with 3% 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
- M.2 - 2280 "M Key" Double-sided
Drive Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Random 4K Read
- Up to 730,000 IOPS
Random 4K Write
- Up to 1,100,000 IOPS
Sequential Read (Max)
- Up to 7337 MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
- Up to 6800 MB/s
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
- 1 per 1015 bits read
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 1,500,000 hours
TRIM Support
- Yes
Security
- Secure Erase (SE)
Endurance
- 2000TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 783 GB per day for 7 years
Mac OS Compatibility
- Requires additional hardware, please see the 'Other Requirements' section for more details.
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 32-bit Edition
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 11
Other Requirements
- On a Mac, this drive requires a compatible external enclosure. Not a compatible replacement for the internal drive in any Mac computer.
Write Mode (Max)
- Up to 9.1 Watts
Seek Mode (Max)
- Up to 4.2 Watts
Idle Mode (Max)
- Up to 0.3 Watts
Dimensions
- Height: 0.3 cm (0.1 in)
- Length: 8.0 cm (3.1 in)
- Width: 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
Weight
- 7.0 g (0.02 lbs)
RoHS Compliant
- 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)
Humidity
- Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Shock
- Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
Idle (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Seek (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Applications
- PCs (Internal Storage)
- External Enclosures
- PCIe Host Cards
- Gaming
- Multiple drives will not be recognized by a Thunderbolt 4 PC connected over a Thunderbolt 4 port when using Aura Ultra IV SSDs with multibay NVMe drive enclosures.
Compatibility & Installation Videos
- Installation in a PC requires an available NVMe M.2 slot that supports the 2280 form factor and M-key connector type. This product is not designed for use inside Mac computers.
- Not compatible with OWC Accelsior 1M2 NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe 4.0 Expansion Card (OWCSACL1M)
PC Compatible

Products
Customer Reviews
Numerous products bought over time for upgrades, batteries and more. OWC always have what I need at a great price.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:twin_vee_action
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Exactly what I needed for my OWC Accelsior 8M2. Fit/Installed perfectly with no issues. Performance is absolutely fantastic on my 2023 Mac Pro M2 Ultra with PCIe 4.0 Few minutes at the most to setup and run using SoftRAID with no issues. Great price as well. Definitely recommend for those who just want to start out with the least expense. I bought 4 of these. Hooked.. Ready to upgrade but keep these in the mix.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:sultan1966
Wow, what an amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that the OWC Accelsior 8M2 is working perfectly for your 2023 Mac Pro M2 Ultra. It's fantastic to know that the installation was a breeze and that you're experiencing such stellar performance. Thank you for sharing your positive experience and for recommending our product! We're excited to have you on board with us, especially since you've got four of them! Your enthusiasm for upgrades is contagious, and we can't wait to see what you'll do next. Keep enjoying your setup!
Mounted in the Express 1M2--runs fast and cool!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:AdventurousOrca-78498
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