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Product Description
For High-Speed Performance and Reliability
Mercury Electra SSDs deliver the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing 3D NAND + SLC caching for long-lasting, power-efficient performance. They offer a powerful combination of performance and reliability for demanding everyday computer users.
Highlights
- The perfect solution for everyday computing
- Latest flash NAND and controller technology
- Global wear leveling data distribution
- Static data refresh technology for freespace management
- Hardware ECC (error correction)
- S.M.A.R.T and TRIM command support
- Standby power benefits to extend battery life for laptop road warriors
Mercury Electra SSDs deliver the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing 3D NAND + SLC caching for long-lasting, power-efficient performance. They offer a powerful combination of performance and reliability for demanding everyday computer users.
The Mercury SSD line features:
- Global wear leveling algorithms automatically distribute data evenly and manage program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan.
- Static data refresh technology manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, preventing data corruption.
- Hardware ECC corrects errors for superior data retention and drive life.
- S.M.A.R.T and TRIM command support.
- Standby power benefits to extend battery life for laptop road warriors.
High-Performance Internal Storage
This 6G SATA SSD delivers fast, reliable performance. It works as a hard drive upgrade internally and in bus-powered or self-powered external enclosures (any Mac, PC, or enclosure that supports 2.5" SATA drives, must support 7mm drive height).
OWC SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also offers near instantaneous system response. With real world speeds over to 500MB/s, the OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD line delivers unbeatable performance.
What is in the box:
- (1) Mercury Electra 6G SSD
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specifications
- S.M.A.R.T. Attributes: Standard attributes supported
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ): Up to 32 simultaneous commands
- RAID Support: Yes
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch 7mm
- Drive Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- Random 4K Read: Up to 100,000 IOPS
- Random 4K Write: Up to 90,000 IOPS
- Sequential Read (Max): Up to 540 MB/s
- Sequential Write (Max): Up to 500 MB/s
- Nonrecoverable Read Errors: 1 per 1015 bits read
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1,500,000 hours
- Wear Leveling: Supported
- TRIM Support: OS Dependent
- Security: TCG Opal, Secure Erase (SE), Chip Based Data Encryption: 256-bit AES-compliant
- Endurance: 340TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 187 GB per day for 5 years
- Mac OS Compatibility: Yes
- PC OS Compatibility: Yes
- Other Requirements: Host or device with a built-in SATA connection.
- Write Mode (Max): Up to 2.055 Watts
- Seek Mode (Max): Up to 1.48 Watts
- Idle Mode (Max): Up to 0.07 Watts
- Dimensions: Height: 0.7 cm (0.3 in), Length: 10.0 cm (3.9 in), Width: 7.0 cm (2.8 in)
- Weight: 55.0 g (0.12 lbs)
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Reach Certification: Yes
- 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
- Use of a 2.5-inch SSD in a 3.5-inch drive bay requires an adapter bracket such as the NewerTech AdaptaDrive: here
- Use of any SSD in an external enclosure is dependent on the power available from the enclosure: OWC Mercury Electra 6G and Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSDs are engineered for use in any OWC Enclosure that supports 2.5-inch SSDs.
Compatibility
Compatibility Overview
- Compatible with most Mac and PC systems featuring a Serial ATA (SATA, SATA II, or SATA III) interface.
Important Performance Note (Older Macs)
- For certain older Apple systems, optimal performance is achieved with a SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) SSD such as the OWC Mercury Electra 3G.
Recommended for:
- iMac: iMac9,1 – iMac11,1
- MacBook: MacBook5,1 – MacBook7,1
- MacBook Pro: MacBookPro5,1 – MacBookPro5,5
- Mac mini: Macmini3,1 – Macmini4,1
Performance Note:
- While SATA 6G SSDs will function, they may operate at reduced speeds (up to 1.5Gb/s) instead of full supported speeds.
Mac Compatibility
MacBook Pro:
- 2006 – 2012 models (Intel-based, SATA supported)
MacBook:
- 2006 – 2008 models
Mac mini:
- 2007 – 2014 models
iMac:
- 2010 – 2019 models
Mac Pro:
- 2008 – 2023 models
Notes
- Designed for systems with standard SATA connections
- Backward compatible across SATA I, II, and III interfaces
- Performance depends on host system limitations
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- Express Options: Faster methods available at checkout
- Free Shipping to Ireland: For orders over £100.00
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- 30-Day Returns: Return within 30 days from order date
- UK, Ireland and EU Customers: Free return label provided
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OWC Mercury Electra 2.5-inch SATA III SSD 7mm Solid-State Drive
For High-Speed Performance and Reliability
Mercury Electra SSDs deliver the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing 3D NAND + SLC caching for long-lasting, power-efficient performance. They offer a powerful combination of performance and reliability for demanding everyday computer users.
Highlights
- The perfect solution for everyday computing
- Latest flash NAND and controller technology
- Global wear leveling data distribution
- Static data refresh technology for freespace management
- Hardware ECC (error correction)
- S.M.A.R.T and TRIM command support
- Standby power benefits to extend battery life for laptop road warriors
Mercury Electra SSDs deliver the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing 3D NAND + SLC caching for long-lasting, power-efficient performance. They offer a powerful combination of performance and reliability for demanding everyday computer users.
The Mercury SSD line features:
- Global wear leveling algorithms automatically distribute data evenly and manage program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan.
- Static data refresh technology manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, preventing data corruption.
- Hardware ECC corrects errors for superior data retention and drive life.
- S.M.A.R.T and TRIM command support.
- Standby power benefits to extend battery life for laptop road warriors.
High-Performance Internal Storage
This 6G SATA SSD delivers fast, reliable performance. It works as a hard drive upgrade internally and in bus-powered or self-powered external enclosures (any Mac, PC, or enclosure that supports 2.5" SATA drives, must support 7mm drive height).
OWC SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also offers near instantaneous system response. With real world speeds over to 500MB/s, the OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD line delivers unbeatable performance.
What is in the box:
- (1) Mercury Electra 6G SSD
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
- S.M.A.R.T. Attributes: Standard attributes supported
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ): Up to 32 simultaneous commands
- RAID Support: Yes
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch 7mm
- Drive Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- Random 4K Read: Up to 100,000 IOPS
- Random 4K Write: Up to 90,000 IOPS
- Sequential Read (Max): Up to 540 MB/s
- Sequential Write (Max): Up to 500 MB/s
- Nonrecoverable Read Errors: 1 per 1015 bits read
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1,500,000 hours
- Wear Leveling: Supported
- TRIM Support: OS Dependent
- Security: TCG Opal, Secure Erase (SE), Chip Based Data Encryption: 256-bit AES-compliant
- Endurance: 340TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 187 GB per day for 5 years
- Mac OS Compatibility: Yes
- PC OS Compatibility: Yes
- Other Requirements: Host or device with a built-in SATA connection.
- Write Mode (Max): Up to 2.055 Watts
- Seek Mode (Max): Up to 1.48 Watts
- Idle Mode (Max): Up to 0.07 Watts
- Dimensions: Height: 0.7 cm (0.3 in), Length: 10.0 cm (3.9 in), Width: 7.0 cm (2.8 in)
- Weight: 55.0 g (0.12 lbs)
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Reach Certification: Yes
- 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
- Use of a 2.5-inch SSD in a 3.5-inch drive bay requires an adapter bracket such as the NewerTech AdaptaDrive: here
- Use of any SSD in an external enclosure is dependent on the power available from the enclosure: OWC Mercury Electra 6G and Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSDs are engineered for use in any OWC Enclosure that supports 2.5-inch SSDs.
Compatibility Overview
- Compatible with most Mac and PC systems featuring a Serial ATA (SATA, SATA II, or SATA III) interface.
Important Performance Note (Older Macs)
- For certain older Apple systems, optimal performance is achieved with a SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) SSD such as the OWC Mercury Electra 3G.
Recommended for:
- iMac: iMac9,1 – iMac11,1
- MacBook: MacBook5,1 – MacBook7,1
- MacBook Pro: MacBookPro5,1 – MacBookPro5,5
- Mac mini: Macmini3,1 – Macmini4,1
Performance Note:
- While SATA 6G SSDs will function, they may operate at reduced speeds (up to 1.5Gb/s) instead of full supported speeds.
Mac Compatibility
MacBook Pro:
- 2006 – 2012 models (Intel-based, SATA supported)
MacBook:
- 2006 – 2008 models
Mac mini:
- 2007 – 2014 models
iMac:
- 2010 – 2019 models
Mac Pro:
- 2008 – 2023 models
Notes
- Designed for systems with standard SATA connections
- Backward compatible across SATA I, II, and III interfaces
- Performance depends on host system limitations
Customer Reviews
Delivery in good time. A day later I ordered the cable to go with it and they both arrived a day later... superb.
Has improved the performance of my MPro so well worth the effort. Apple certainly don’t make it easy for an amateur to change items within the MPro.
After reading a number of articles to Speed up my Mac Pro 1.1 it recommended that one should buy a OWC SSD drive Mercury Electra 6G. Really fast drive. I bought one online from Flexx Memory, great value, very fast service ordered the previous morning, came the next day, what a service. I can highly recommend this company and will purchase from them again.
After reading a number of articles to Speed up my Mac Pro 1.1 it recommended that one should buy a OWC SSD drive Mercury Electra 6G. Really fast drive. I bought one online from Flexx Memory, great value, very fast service ordered the previous morning, came the next day, what a service. I can highly recommend this company and will purchase from them again.
Swapped a 2011 SATA drive for this unit. OMG! Our iMac has gone from banger racing performance to formula 1!
Well worth the extra money.
If you want an SSD which won't crap out on you after a couple of years, OWC are the ones to go for,
