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500GB OWC Aura Pro 6G SSD + Envoy Enclosure Kit for MacBook Air (2010-2011) by OWC


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Key Features

  • Get up to 8x’s more storage than factory with 1TB capacity
  • Quick data transfers with up to 530MB/s read and 495MB/s write (MacBook Air 2011)
  • Quick data transfers with up to 271MB/s read and 220MB/s write (MacBook Air 2010)
  • Upgrade Kit includes needed tools and a 100% free installation video
  • Features an enclosure for easy data transfers and original drive reuse
  • SSD: 5 Year OWC SSD Limited Warranty | Envoy: 1 Year OWC Enclosure Limited Warranty
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Details
Upgrade Kit with SSD, Installation Tools, & Envoy Enclosure for Easy Data Transfer/Original Drive Reuse
Designed for Mac
Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for a base-model 11-inch MacBook Air from 2010 with a 64GB SSD, the top of the line 13-inch 256GB model from 2011, or any model in between, an OWC Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the MacBook Air. Just like other OWC upgrades, we include a free 'how-to' video to make this an easy and money-saving DIY upgrade.
More Speed, More Capacity for MacBook Air
OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models:
  • Increase capacity up to 16x the 11-inch base models
  • Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base models
  • MacBook Air (2011) - Get 6G speeds up to 530MB/s, 2.5x faster than factory original*
  • MacBook Air (2010) - Get 3G speeds up to 275MB/s, 1.3x faster than factory original*

Better by Design
OWC redesigned its 3rd generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs with premium 3D NAND Flash and the latest controller technology to operate cooler and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Air. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.
  • SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance
  • Global wear leveling algorithm automatically distributes data evenly and manages program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan
  • Data refresh technology ensures data integrity, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time
  • ECC protection combines LDPC hard and soft decoding with advanced algorithm to detect and correct errors throughout the entire SSD data path
  • Advanced security protocols support AES 128/256-bit full-drive encryption
Everything You Need, Ready for Installation

  • Re-use the factory SSD via the OWC Envoy as an external storage solution.
  • Take your data with you — Small enough to keep in a pocket or laptop case!
  • Easily add additional laptop storage with no AC adapter required.

OWC Envoy - 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 into the USB port on your computer and the OWC Envoy is ready to go.
 
*Based on sequential speed testing of original stock 64GB SSD in a 2011 MacBook Air i5 1.6GHz. Sequential write speeds of 194MB/s, read speeds of 211MB/s.
Specifications
CAPACITY 500GB
INTERFACE TYPE MacBook Air
DEVICE TYPE Solid State Drive (SSD)
DATA TRANSFER RATES Sequential Read 6Gb/s (up to) 530MB/s
Sequential Write 6Gb/s (up to) 495MB/s
Sustained Read 3Gb/s (up to) 271MB/s
Sustained Write 3Gb/s (up to) 220MB/s
RANDOM READ (4K) IOPS Up to 80,000 IOPS
RANDOM WRITE (4K) IOPS Up to 72,000 IOPS
FLASH STORAGE DETAILS Tier 1 Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Sync-NAND Flash Memory
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 32°F to 158°F
MTBF 1,500,000 hours
TRIM SUPPORT Yes
S.M.A.R.T. SUPPORT Yes
SPECIAL FEATURES 256-bit AES-compliant
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MacBook Air 2010-2011
DIMENSIONS 1.9in x 3.8in x 7.4in
WEIGHT 0.55LBS
PACKAGING Retail packaging
WARRANTY SSD: 5 Year OWC SSD Limited Warranty
Envoy: 1 Year OWC Enclosure Limited Warranty
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