User Manual for OWC Other World Computing 1TB Aura Internal SSD for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Retina Click to enlarge the picture
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- Product category: Internal Drives OWC / Other World Computing
- Brand: OWC / Other World Computing
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
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Product description More Space on Your MacBook with OWC Aura Internal PCIe SSD Upgrade Read More Add 1TB of storage to your 13" or 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display, as well as your 11" or 13" MacBook Air using the 1TB Aura Internal SSD for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display from OWC / Other World Computing. It is pre-formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
This SSD features no moving parts, helping to protect it from accidental bumps and drops, as well as achieve faster data transfer speeds. Having no moving parts also means that this SSD will receive less wear and tear, as there are no read and write heads for the SSD media to come into contact with. In terms of speed, the drive offers sustained reads of up to 763 MB/s, sustained writes of up to 446 MB/s, read incompressible data rates up to 754 MB/s, write incompressible data rates up to 425 MB/s, 128-bit AES compliance, a Silicon Motion 2256 flash controller, and a Marvel 9230 RAID controller. It also RoHS compliant and allocates 64GB to real-time data redundancy and error correction. General Features - Tier-1 Flash
- Aura SSDs use only Tier-1 flash for improved performance and dependability
- Error Correction
- Aura SSDs provide three levels of error correction for improved reliability and RAID-like protection for your data
- Cell-Level Data Refresh
- Aura's SSD controller monitors data blocks and maintains correct charge at the cell level, improving the integrity of your data and extending the life of your drive
- 7% Over Provisioning
- OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that help optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your flash drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. Aura PCIe-based flash storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space. Always. With this allocated free space, Aura SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data
Compatibility - MacBook Pro (15" Retina Display, May 2015)
- Model ID: MacBookPro11,4; MacBookPro11,5
2.2 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 2.8 GHz - MacBook Pro (13" with Retina Display, March 2015)
- Model ID: MacBookPro12,1
2.7 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 3.1 GHz - MacBookPro (15" with Retina Display, October 2013 to July 2014)
- Model ID: MacBookPro11,3
2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.8 GHz - MacBookPro (15" with Retina Display, October 2013 to July 2014)
- Model ID: MacBookPro11,2
2.0 GHz, 2.2 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 2.8 GHz - MacBook Pro (13" with Retina Display, October 2013 to July 2014)
- Model ID: MacBookPro11,1
2.4 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.8 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 3.0 GHz - MacBook Air (13", March 2015)
- Model ID: MacBookAir7,2
1.6 GHz i5, 2.2 GHz i7 - MacBook Air (11", March 2015)
- Model ID: MacBookAir7,1
1.6 GHz i5, 2.2 GHz i7 - MacBook Air (13", April 2014)
- Model ID: MacBookAir6,2
1.4 GHz, 1.7 GHz - MacBook Air (11", April 2014)
- Model ID: MacBookAir6,1
1.4 GHz, 1.7 GHz - MacBook Air (13", June 2013)
- Model ID: MacBookAir6,2
1.3 GHz, 1.7 GHz - MacBook Air (11", June 2013)
- Model ID: MacBookAir6,1 1.3 GHz, 1.7 GHz
UPC: 812437022834 In the Box OWC / Other World Computing 1TB Aura Internal SSD for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Retina (Mid-2013 & Later) Free Lifetime Support Limited 3-Year Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersOWC / Other World Computing OWCSSDAB2MB10 Specs | | | Drive Capacity | 960.00 GB | | Cache Memory | None | | Pre-Format | Mac OS Extended (Journaled) | | | | Interface | PCIe (Unspecified Type) | | Maximum Read Speed | 754 MB/s (Uncompressed) | | Maximum Write Speed | 425 MB/s (Uncompressed) | | Sequential Read Speed | 763 MB/s | | Sequential Write Speed | 446 MB/s | | | | Drive Type | SSD | | Form Factor | Propietary | | Noise Level | 0.0 dB (Active) 0.0 dB (Idle) | | | | Flash Controller | Silicon Motion 2256 | | TRIM Support | No | | | | Encryption | 128-Bit AES Hardware Encryption | | | | Operating Temperature | 32 to 158°F / 0 to 70°C | | Storage Temperature | -40 to 185°F / -40 to 85°C | | | | Certifications | RoHS, as per Manufacturer | | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 0.1 x 0.9 x 3.4" / 2.5 x 22.9 x 86.4 mm | | Weight | 0.7 oz / 19.8 g | | | | Package Weight | 0.15 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 1.9 x 0.4" |
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