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OWC 120GB Aura Flash Internal SSD with Envoy Upgrade Kit for MacBook Air 2012 Edition, Up to 501MB/s Read and Up to 503MB/s Write Speed

SKU: OWCSDA2A6K12

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OWC Aura 6G + Envoy Specifications

  • SSD: Capacity

    120GB useable capacity
    Total Flash Memory Components - 126GB
    8GB allocated to real-time data redundancy & error correction

  • SSD: Formatted Capacity

    111GiB

  • SSD: NAND

    Tier 1 Major Multi-Level Cell (MLC) High-Performance Sync-NAND Flash

  • SSD: Controller

    SandForce 2281 Series Processor with 7% Over Provisioning

  • SSD: SMART Attributes

    Standard

  • SSD: Native Command Queuing

    Up to 32 commands

  • SSD: Format

    Unformatted

  • SSD: Data Reliability

    ECC Recovery: Up to 55 bytes correctable per 512-byte sector

  • SSD: Security

    Chip Based Data Encryption: 128-bit AES-compliant

  • SSD: TRIM Support

    OS Dependent

  • SSD: Nonrecoverable Read Errors

    Less than 1 sector per 1016 bits read

  • SSD: Sequential Read

    Up to 501MB/s

  • SSD: Sequential Write

    Up to 503MB/s

  • SSD: Random 4K Read

    Up to 60,000 IOPS

  • SSD: Random 4K Write

    Up to 60,000 IOPS

  • SSD: Read Latency

    Less than 0.1ms

  • SSD: Write Latency

    Less than 0.1ms

  • SSD: Active Power

    Less than 3000mW (3.0W) expected maximum draw

  • SSD: Idle Power

    Less than 1200mW (1.2W)

  • SSD: Power Nap compatible

    Yes

  • SSD: Environmental (Operating)

    -32 to 158 deg. F (-36 to 70 deg. C)

  • SSD: Environmental (Non-Operating)

    -40 to 158 deg. F (-40 to 70 deg. C)

  • SSD: RoHS Compliant

    Yes

  • Envoy Pro: Chipset

    High-performance ASMedia 1053e chipset

  • Envoy Pro: Interfaces Supported

    USB 3.0 interface Backwards compatible

  • Envoy Pro: Port Configuration

    USB 3.0 interface (Micro-B port)

  • Envoy Pro: Max Data Transfer Rate

    One USB 3.0 (Micro-B) port, up to 500MB/s

  • Envoy Pro: Functions

    Integrated power/activity LED light
    Non-skid rubber feet for secure placement on any surface
    Durable painted aluminum body complements Mac aluminum finish

  • Envoy Pro: System Requirements

    Macintosh: Mac OS 8.6 or later and an available and supported USB 3.0 port
    PC: Windows 98SE or later and an available and supported USB 3.0 port
    Linux: Linux OS versions and an available and supported USB 3.0 port

  • Envoy Pro: Cooling

    Silent, fanless operation

  • Envoy Pro: Power Supply

    Bus-powered via USB port (no AC adapter required)

  • Envoy Pro: Drive Requirements

    Compatible with the Flash SSD module used in 2012 11.1" and 13.3" MacBook Air models

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    Envoy Pro: 1.79 x 5.9 x 0.27-0.46" (4.55 x 14.99 x 0.69-1.17cm)

  • Weight

    Envoy Pro: 2.8oz (79.38g)

  • UPC Code

    812437020182

About OWC Aura 6G + Envoy

Upgrade Kit with Drive, Install Tools, + Envoy Pro for Easy Data Transfer/Original Drive Reuse. OWC's Aura SSD provides up to nearly 8x the capacity over factory SSDs while offering Faster Performance vs. Factory Options.

The Aura SSD line features industry leading SandForce DuraClass Technologies
• DuraWrite extends the endurance of your Solid State Drive (SSD).
• Intelligent Block Management & Wear Leveling automatically distributes data evenly across the entire SSD.
• Intelligent Read Disturb Management spreads the active read/write across the flash components eliminating data corruption caused by constant use.
• Intelligent "Recycling" for advanced free space management gradually re-writes data across the SSD over time to ensure data never gets corrupted.
• RAISE (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements) protects the data on your drive similar to having a RAID setup.
• Best-in-Class ECC Protection for longest data retention and drive life.

The Envoy offers the perfect companion storage solution for your MacBook Air
Get the ultimate combination of elegance and functionality in a sleek, portable external storage solution designed to complement the MacBook Air - in both appearance and performance. Its super-speed USB 3.0 interface is capable of speeds up to 500MB/s to ensure your workflow moves as fast as you do and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Its bus-powered design means no AC power adapter is required making it an ideal portable Plug and Play solution - just plug the USB cord into your computer and the Envoy is ready to go.

More Options
Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers higher performance, functionality and reliability! With the 2012 base model 11" MacBook Air only offering a 64GB flash module and the base 13" model offering just a 128GB flash module, installing an Aura 6G flash module can increase storage capacity up to 8X higher! Plus for the upgradeable models, unlike an upgrade from the factory at the time of purchase, this OWC bundle includes an Envoy to keep that factory flash module working for you as a super fast, external storage solution!

Better by Design
"Mean Time To Failure" - it's known that nothing lasts forever. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't get the most out of your investment. OWC SSD with DuraWrite Technology, optimizes writes to the flash memory over conventional controllers increasing the overall endurance and reliability of the complete SSD. Highly intelligent block management and wear leveling also extends the overall endurance. This adds up to a MTTF that is higher than most SSDs and enterprise class hard drives on the market today.

What's in the box:

  • Other World Computing 120GB Aura SSD
  • Envoy USB 2.0/3.0 Enclosure
  • Carrying Case
  • High-Quality Double-Shielded USB 3.0 Standard A to Micro-B Connecting Cable
  • Pentalobe Compatible Driver
  • Torx T-5 Screwdriver
  • Adhesive Rubber Feet
  • Assembly Manual and User Guide
  • Other World Computing 3 Year for SSD and 1 Year for Envoy Enclosure Limited Warranty