6.0TB OWC HDD Upgrade/Replacement Kit
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6.0TB OWC HDD Upgrade/Replacement Kit

for 27-inch & 21.5-inch iMac (Late 2009 - 2010)


Mfr P/N: YIMAC091H6.0 OWC SKU: OWCYIMAC091H6.0

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Complete DIY kit for upgrading the hard drive in your 27-inch or 21.5-inch iMac (Late 2009 - 2010)

  • Easily expand your iMac's internal storage
  • DIY easy: Includes all the tools and parts you'll need to complete the install yourself
  • Designed for your iMac: OWC in-line thermal sensor ensures your iMac will continue to run cool and quiet
  • Simple upgrade: No drivers or extra software required for operation
  • Ready for use: The included drive comes pre-certified and formatted for use with macOS
  • 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Improve Performance and Capacity

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.

SoftRAID Pre-Certified

For your convenience, the included drive has been SoftRAID pre-certified and formatted for use with the Mac OS.
  1. Before attempting this installation, OWC recommends watching 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) 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
  • (1) In-line Digital Thermal Sensor Cable
  • (2) 2.25-inch Suction Cup
  • (1) Torx T10s Driver
  • (1) Torx T8s Driver
  • (1) Nylon Pry Tool (Spudger)
  • (1) OWC Blue Microfiber Screen Cleaning Cloth
  • 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

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.

    6.0TB Toshiba MG08ADA Series Enterprise Class Hard Disk Drive

    Total Capacity

    • 6.0TB

    Formatted Capacity

    • 5588GiB

    Rotational Speed

    • 7,200RPM

    Cache Data Buffer

    • 256 MB

    Form Factor

    • 3.5-inch

    Drive Interface

    • SATA 6.0 Gb/s with 3.0 Gb/s firmware enabled

    Sustained Transfer Rate (Max)

    • Up to 250 MB/s

    Average Seek Time

    • 4.2 ms

    Nonrecoverable Read Errors

    • 1 per 1015 bits read

    MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

    • 2,000,000 hours

    Read Mode (Max)

    • Up to 8.5 Watts

    Seek Mode (Max)

    • Up to 8.5 Watts

    Standby Mode (Max)

    • Up to 4.9 Watts

    Dimensions

    • Height: 2.6 cm (1.0 in)
    • Length: 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
    • Width: 10.2 cm (4.0 in)

    Weight

    • 700.0 g (1.54 lbs)

    Bytes per Sector

    • 512 / 4k (512e)

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C)
    • Non-Operating: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

    Altitude

    • Operating: -305.0 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,001 ft to 10,000 ft)
    • Non-Operating: -305.0 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,001 ft to 40,000 ft)

    Humidity

    • Operating: 5% to 90% non-condensing
    • Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing

    Shock

    • Operating: 75 G max
    • Non-Operating: 250 G max

    Seek (Typical)

    • 3.0 bels

    Applications

    • Business Critical Enterprise Server And Storage Systems With Need For Capacity
    • Mainstream Enterprise Storage Arrays (RAID, Software Defined)
    • Cloud- And Hyperscale Storage Systems
    • Distributed File Systems, Big Data
    • Enterprise And Cloud Archive- And Data Recovery Systems
    • Centralized Surveillance Data Storage Systems
    • Industrial Server- And Storage Systems

    Compatibility & Installation VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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    iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010)
    iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010)
    Mid 2010
    Model ID: iMac11,3
    3.2GHz Core i3 & 2.8GHz & 3.6GHz Core i5 & 2.93GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010)
    iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010)
    Mid 2010
    Model ID: iMac11,2
    3.2GHz & 3.06GHz Core i3
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)
    iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)
    Late 2009
    Model ID: iMac11,1
    2.66GHz Core i5 & 2.8GHz Core i7
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)
    iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)
    Late 2009
    Model ID: iMac10,1
    3.33GHz & 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)
    iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)
    Late 2009
    Model ID: iMac10,1
    3.33GHz & 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo
    Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
    4.63 out of 5

    16 out of 19 (84%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Everything worked as expected - amazingly well, actually.

    Not being a computer tech guy I was a bit intimidated by the prospect of replacing the hard drive in my Mid-2010 iMac - something I've never done before. This computer was rendered useless by drive-gone-bad. The online info at OWC was extensive but not overwhelming and I took a leap of faith and ordered up the kit. Everything arrived in good shape and after watching their online DIY video (very clear and concise - I didn't even mind the soft elevator music in the background; kind of relaxing) I watched it again, following it step-by-step and it worked! Now we've got a refurbished iMac (with 2 TB of memory no less) that had been ready for the electronic recycling drop-off. Pretty happy about it!

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    GaryB1628425237, 
    • Reviewer:GaryB1628425237
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly for you! Tackling a hard drive replacement can be intimidating, but it sounds like you approached it like a pro! We're so glad our online resources and DIY video helped pave the way for your success. It’s fantastic to know you found the information useful and even enjoyed the background music! Your leap of faith truly paid off, and we're excited to have been a part of your iMac's revival. Keep enjoying your upgraded computer! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/


    Missing cable and they want a picture of it?

    The install is super straightforward and I would like to believe I will have good results except one little cable was missing from my kit and no one can seem to tell me they are sending it. Just a lot of back and forth emails and chats and requests for a photo of what’s missing. How do I go about showing that? Well I took a screenshot of the kit from my order and drew a huge arrow pointing to the item missing. So I’m giving this kit a poor rating because it was incomplete.

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    Wireless , 
    Dec, 27 2022 
    • Reviewer:Wireless

    A long wait, a bit of a scare and …

    Slow to arrive, complete kit and relatively easy install.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

    Verified Purchase
    Verified PurchaseVerified Purchase.
    SK_Japan, 
    • Reviewer:SK_Japan
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for providing us with your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to our support team if further assistance is needed.


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