Overview
Revitalise Your 2011 iMac with the OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD Upgrade Kit
Transform your 2011 iMac from slow startup to lightning-fast performance with our comprehensive SSD upgrade kit.
Unleash New Speeds
Upgrade to revolutionary speeds with the OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD. Experience instant application launches, faster booting, and speeds that breathe new life into your iMac. It's not just an upgrade; it's a complete performance transformation for older iMacs.
Durable and Efficient Solid-State Technology
Employing the latest advancements in flash NAND and controller technology, the OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD is built with SLC and 3D NAND. These technologies offer enduring performance and heightened power efficiency, making it a reliable upgrade for intensive daily use.
Seamless, Worry-Free Installation
With OWC's exclusive in-line digital thermal sensor, upgrade your iMac seamlessly. This unique solution allows the use of a third-party SATA drive without disrupting your system's fan control or diagnostic processes. No software modifications required—just plug and play with complete peace of mind.
Optimised Data Transfer
Featuring the NewerTech AdaptaDrive, our kit ensures your new SSD operates at peak performance without any hindrance. Tested rigorously, the AdaptaDrive guarantees that your SSD will perform just as well as if it were connected directly to the motherboard—ensuring optimal data transfer rates and no bottlenecks.
- Dramatically accelerate system performance and responsiveness
- Experience ultra-fast boot times and near-instant application launches
- Extend the life of your 2011 iMac with modern SSD technology
- Enjoy enhanced durability and reliability with advanced NAND flash
- Reduce system heat and noise with efficient SSD operation
- Seamless installation with included digital thermal sensor
- No software hacks needed; maintains iMac's original diagnostics
- Maximise data transfer speeds with proven NewerTech AdaptaDrive
- Retrofit new tech seamlessly into your older iMac model
- Achieve new levels of multitasking efficiency and productivity
- Revitalise and transform your iMac's performance effortlessly
Specifications
- MERCURY ELECTRA 6G SSD
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- Controller
- Silicon Motion SM2259XT with 3% over-provisioning
- NAND Flash Components
- Synchronous Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND Flash
- Form Factor
- Standard 7mm 2.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- RAID Support
- Yes
- SMART Attributes
- Standard
- Native Command Queuing
- Up to 32 simultaneous commands
- RoHS Compliant
- Yes
- Compatibility
- Mac OS & PC OS Compatible
- Other Requirements
- Requires a Mac, PC, or drive enclosure with an available SATA drive bay. SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) required for best performance.
- Sequential Read (Max)
- 535MB/s
- Sequential Write (Max)
- 465MB/s
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- 1,500,000 hours
- Security
- ATA Security Feature Command Set and Password Login Support
- TRIM Support
- OS Dependent
- Dimensions
- H: 7mm x W: 70mm x L: 100mm
- Weight
- 60g
- ADAPTADRIVE
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- Drive Inteface
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- Fully SATA Revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) compatible
- SATA Revision 2.0 (3Gb/s) and 1.0 (1.5Gb/s) compatible
- Drive Supported
- (1) 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s drive
- Material
- Black painted Aluminium
- Dimensions
- H: 1 cm X W: 10.2 cm X L: 14.7 cm
- Weight (Without Drives)
- 99g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC Electra 6G SSD
- 1 x AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
- 1 x OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor Cable
- 2 x OWC 2-1/4" Suction Cup
- 1 x Torx T10 driver
- 1 x Torx T8 driver
- 1 x Nylon Pry Tool (Spudger)
- 1 x OWC Blue Microfiber Screen Cleaning Cloth
Warranty
- SSD: 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Thermal Sensor: 1 Year Limited Warranty
- AdaptaDrive: 5 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCKITIM11HE1TB