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OWC Aura 6G SSD 480GB mSATA Drive with SATA III Connection
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OWC Aura 6G SSD 480GB mSATA Drive with SATA III Connection

The OWC Aura SSD model is available in three capacities (240GB, 480GB, and 960GB). The drives are equipped with durable, asynchronous Tier 1 MLC memory and efficient SandForce SF228 controllers (240GB...

The OWC Aura SSD model is available in three capacities (240GB, 480GB, and 960GB). The drives are equipped with durable, asynchronous Tier 1 MLC memory and efficient SandForce SF228 controllers (240GB and 480GB) or Silicon Motion SM2246EN (960GB). This configuration allows for maximum read and write speeds of up to 503MB/s. The ECC error correction system...

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  • Communication Protocol

    Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

    Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


    PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

    SATA III

    Modern hard drive connection standard.

    The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.

  • Write Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

    For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

  • Read Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

    An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
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Description

Description

The OWC Aura SSD model is available in three capacities (240GB, 480GB, and 960GB). The drives are equipped with durable, asynchronous Tier 1 MLC memory and efficient SandForce SF228 controllers (240GB and 480GB) or Silicon Motion SM2246EN (960GB). This configuration allows for maximum read and write speeds of up to 503MB/s. The ECC error correction system used for the OWC Aura drives can correct up to 66-bit for each 1024-byte sector.

The drives also support data encryption with AES 256-bit standard.

Compatibility:

  • iMac 21.5” October 2012 (Model ID: iMac13,2 2.9GHz, 3.2GHz, 3.4GHz)
  • iMac 27” October 2012 (Model ID: iMac13,1 2.9GHz, 3.1GHz)

Note: There is no compatibility with:

  • iMac 21.5” October 2012 (Model ID: iMac13,1 2.7GHz)

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
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Specifications

Specifications

Product Details

Capacity
480 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
SATA III

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

SATA III
Modern hard drive connection standard.

The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.
NVMe
No

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.
Cache Type
DRAM-less
Write Endurance (TBW)
-

Write Endurance (TBW)

Shows the total amount of data (in TB) that the SSD can write over its lifetime, according to the manufacturer’s specifications. A higher value means greater theoretical endurance for frequent data writes.
NAND Flash Type
MLC

NAND Flash Type

The type of flash memory used by the SSD. It affects the drive's durability, performance, and cost.

MLC
Combines high performance and great durability. Today, it is found mainly in older or professional SSDs.

Dimensions

Form Factor
mSATA

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

mSATA
The motherboard must support the form factor in order for the SSD to be installed on it.

Performance

Read Speed
501 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
503 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Description & Specifications

The OWC Aura SSD model is available in three capacities (240GB, 480GB, and 960GB). The drives are equipped with durable, asynchronous Tier 1 MLC memory and efficient SandForce SF228 controllers (240GB and 480GB) or Silicon Motion SM2246EN (960GB). This configuration allows for maximum read and write speeds of up to 503MB/s. The ECC error correction system used for the OWC Aura drives can correct up to 66-bit for each 1024-byte sector.

The drives also support data encryption with AES 256-bit standard.

Compatibility:

  • iMac 21.5” October 2012 (Model ID: iMac13,2 2.9GHz, 3.2GHz, 3.4GHz)
  • iMac 27” October 2012 (Model ID: iMac13,1 2.9GHz, 3.1GHz)

Note: There is no compatibility with:

  • iMac 21.5” October 2012 (Model ID: iMac13,1 2.7GHz)

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information

Product Details

Capacity
480 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
SATA III

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

SATA III
Modern hard drive connection standard.

The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.
NVMe
No

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.
Cache Type
DRAM-less
Write Endurance (TBW)
-

Write Endurance (TBW)

Shows the total amount of data (in TB) that the SSD can write over its lifetime, according to the manufacturer’s specifications. A higher value means greater theoretical endurance for frequent data writes.
NAND Flash Type
MLC

NAND Flash Type

The type of flash memory used by the SSD. It affects the drive's durability, performance, and cost.

MLC
Combines high performance and great durability. Today, it is found mainly in older or professional SSDs.

Dimensions

Form Factor
mSATA

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

mSATA
The motherboard must support the form factor in order for the SSD to be installed on it.

Performance

Read Speed
501 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
503 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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