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Upgrading your Late 2012 or Early 2013 iMac with an OWC PCIe SATA based SSD is the performance pathway to a total system boost with Aura 6G for iMac. OWC provides Mac users with a complete upgrade solution that delivers higher performance and reliability.
NOTE: This SSD kit is NOT COMPATIBLE with iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012) Late 2012 Model ID: iMac13,1 - 2.7GHz Core i5
Highlights
- Add a high-performance SSD to your iMac
- Increase capacity. Increase speed.
- Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support
- Includes all the installation tools you'll need, plus adhesive strips for reattaching your iMac screen
- 3-Year OWC Limited Warranty
More Capacity, More Speed, More Performance
Create an ultra-fast SSD boot drive, add 500GB of extra capacity and get the most from your Mac. Aura SSDs are custom engineered for iMac, and add the flexibility to expand capabilities far beyond factory limitations.
Industry-leading controller technologies deliver outstanding performance and reliability.
- Aggressive data management keeps drives working at full potential even when full.
- Hardware error correction yields superior data retention and drive health
- Gold-standard compression and even data distribution maximizes write performance and drive endurance.
A True DIY upgrade
A comprehensive set of tools, with everything you need to install the Aura SSD, brings a complete diy upgrade within your reach. Includes drivers, screws, glass removal suction cups, and screen adhesive so you can get the job done yourself.
Better by Design
Aura 6G SSD for iMac is designed and built with premium tier-1 NAND flash and backed by a 3-year warranty. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous 7- stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.
Includes
- (1) OWC Aura 6G SSD
- (1) Torx T25 driver
- (1) Torx T10S driver
- (1) Torx T8S driver
- (1) Torx T6S driver
- (1) PH1 Screwdriver
- (1) Nylon pry tool (spudger)
- (1) Torx SSD mounting screw
- (1) Screen removal tool
- (1) Adhesive strip set
- (2) 2.25" suction cup
- (1) Microfiber scratch-free cloth
- 3-Year OWC Limited Warranty
NOTE: This kit contains consumable and/or one time use components and therefore is non-refundable if opened. If you have any concerns about your ability to perform the upgrade, you can return the unopened kit for a refund.
Specifications
- Capacity: 250GB/ 500GB/ 1TB/ 2TB
- Part Numbers: OWCSSDIM12Y240/ OWCSSDIM12Y480/ OWCSSDIM12Y960/ OWCSSDIM12YT02
- Form Factor: Custom Blade
- Storage Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s / SATA III
- Format: Unformatted
- Controller: Silicon Motion SM2258 with 8% over-provisioning
- NAND Flash Components: Tier 1 Asynchronous Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND Flash
- S.M.A.R.T. Attributes: Standard attributes supported
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ): Up to 32 simultaneous commands
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Nonrecoverable Read Errors: 1 per 10/15 bits read
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1,500,000 hours
- TRIM Support: OS Dependent
- Error Correction: Built-in ECC
- Security: ATA Security Feature Command Set And Password Login Support
- Write Mode (Max): Up to 2.1 Watts
- Idle Mode (Max): Up to 0.1 Watts
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Dimensions:
- Height: 0.3 cm (0.1 in)
- Length: 8.8 cm (3.5 in)
- Width: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
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Ambient Temperature:
- Operating: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
- Non-Operating: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
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Altitude:
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
- Humidity: Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
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Shock:
- Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
- Non-Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
- Idle (Typical): 0.0 bels
- Seek (Typical): 0.0 bels
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Notes:
- 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences.
- In terms of standard gigabytes, 1GiB ˜ 1.074GB and refers to the actual formatted capacity shown under Mac OS 10.5 or earlier and Microsoft Windows OS.
- Specific application environments such as temperature and duty cycle will affect the overall reliability rates.
- Based on SandForce processor operation.
- Specifications provided by SandForce.
Compatibility
- iMac (21.5-inch Early 2013) (March 2013): Model ID: iMac13,1 - A1418 EMC 2545
- iMac (21.5-inch Late 2012) (October 2012): Model ID: iMac13,1 - A1418 EMC 2544
- iMac (27-inch Late 2012) (October 2012): Model ID: iMac13,2 - A1419 EMC 2546
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Mac OS Compatibility:
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite
- OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
- Other Requirements: Requires OS version 10.8.2 or later.
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Shipping & Returns
- Free UK Shipping: Delivered in approx. 2 working days
- Express Options: Faster methods available at checkout
- Free Shipping to Ireland: For orders over £100.00
- International Delivery: Times vary by destination; shipped via FedEx or DHL
- 30-Day Returns: Return within 30 days from order date
- UK, Ireland and EU Customers: Free return label provided
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Customer Service
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Free number UK: 08001954072
International: +442838341148
Phone Line Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday: 09:00-17:00
2012–2013 iMac 21.5 / 27-inch PCIe SATA SSD Complete Upgrade Kit with OWC Aura 6G SSD
Upgrading your Late 2012 or Early 2013 iMac with an OWC PCIe SATA based SSD is the performance pathway to a total system boost with Aura 6G for iMac. OWC provides Mac users with a complete upgrade solution that delivers higher performance and reliability.
NOTE: This SSD kit is NOT COMPATIBLE with iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012) Late 2012 Model ID: iMac13,1 - 2.7GHz Core i5
Highlights
- Add a high-performance SSD to your iMac
- Increase capacity. Increase speed.
- Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support
- Includes all the installation tools you'll need, plus adhesive strips for reattaching your iMac screen
- 3-Year OWC Limited Warranty
More Capacity, More Speed, More Performance
Create an ultra-fast SSD boot drive, add 500GB of extra capacity and get the most from your Mac. Aura SSDs are custom engineered for iMac, and add the flexibility to expand capabilities far beyond factory limitations.
Industry-leading controller technologies deliver outstanding performance and reliability.
- Aggressive data management keeps drives working at full potential even when full.
- Hardware error correction yields superior data retention and drive health
- Gold-standard compression and even data distribution maximizes write performance and drive endurance.
A True DIY upgrade
A comprehensive set of tools, with everything you need to install the Aura SSD, brings a complete diy upgrade within your reach. Includes drivers, screws, glass removal suction cups, and screen adhesive so you can get the job done yourself.
Better by Design
Aura 6G SSD for iMac is designed and built with premium tier-1 NAND flash and backed by a 3-year warranty. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous 7- stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.
Includes
- (1) OWC Aura 6G SSD
- (1) Torx T25 driver
- (1) Torx T10S driver
- (1) Torx T8S driver
- (1) Torx T6S driver
- (1) PH1 Screwdriver
- (1) Nylon pry tool (spudger)
- (1) Torx SSD mounting screw
- (1) Screen removal tool
- (1) Adhesive strip set
- (2) 2.25" suction cup
- (1) Microfiber scratch-free cloth
- 3-Year OWC Limited Warranty
NOTE: This kit contains consumable and/or one time use components and therefore is non-refundable if opened. If you have any concerns about your ability to perform the upgrade, you can return the unopened kit for a refund.
- Capacity: 250GB/ 500GB/ 1TB/ 2TB
- Part Numbers: OWCSSDIM12Y240/ OWCSSDIM12Y480/ OWCSSDIM12Y960/ OWCSSDIM12YT02
- Form Factor: Custom Blade
- Storage Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s / SATA III
- Format: Unformatted
- Controller: Silicon Motion SM2258 with 8% over-provisioning
- NAND Flash Components: Tier 1 Asynchronous Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND Flash
- S.M.A.R.T. Attributes: Standard attributes supported
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ): Up to 32 simultaneous commands
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Nonrecoverable Read Errors: 1 per 10/15 bits read
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1,500,000 hours
- TRIM Support: OS Dependent
- Error Correction: Built-in ECC
- Security: ATA Security Feature Command Set And Password Login Support
- Write Mode (Max): Up to 2.1 Watts
- Idle Mode (Max): Up to 0.1 Watts
-
Dimensions:
- Height: 0.3 cm (0.1 in)
- Length: 8.8 cm (3.5 in)
- Width: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
-
Ambient Temperature:
- Operating: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
- Non-Operating: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
-
Altitude:
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
- Humidity: Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
-
Shock:
- Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
- Non-Operating: 1500 G max at 0.5 ms
- Idle (Typical): 0.0 bels
- Seek (Typical): 0.0 bels
-
Notes:
- 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences.
- In terms of standard gigabytes, 1GiB ˜ 1.074GB and refers to the actual formatted capacity shown under Mac OS 10.5 or earlier and Microsoft Windows OS.
- Specific application environments such as temperature and duty cycle will affect the overall reliability rates.
- Based on SandForce processor operation.
- Specifications provided by SandForce.
- iMac (21.5-inch Early 2013) (March 2013): Model ID: iMac13,1 - A1418 EMC 2545
- iMac (21.5-inch Late 2012) (October 2012): Model ID: iMac13,1 - A1418 EMC 2544
- iMac (27-inch Late 2012) (October 2012): Model ID: iMac13,2 - A1419 EMC 2546
-
Mac OS Compatibility:
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite
- OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 15.x Sequoia
- Other Requirements: Requires OS version 10.8.2 or later.
Customer Reviews
Great product working well as part of an iMac fusion drive.
Very fast memory, excellent customer care
Installed supersmooth in my 27" iMac late 2012. Runs as system disc with nice speed boost compared to the original WD HDD. Installed a 1 TB SATA SSD as media disc.
