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OTHER WORLD COMPUTING OWCS3DAP2A6G500 500GB OWC AURA PRO 6GB/S SSD FOR MACBOOK AIR

Mfg Part Number:  OWCS3DAP2A6G500  
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High Performance Internal Flash Storage Upgrade

Designed for Mac

Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for the base 11" model only offering a 64GB SSD or the base 13" model offering just a 128GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the 2012 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 model
  • Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base model
  • Get write speeds up to 495MB/s, 27% faster than factory original
  • Get read speeds up to 530MB/s, 9.5% 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
Main Specification
General Information
Manufacturer Other World Computing
Manufacturer Part Number OWCS3DAP2A6G500
Manufacturer Website Address https://www.owc.com/
Brand Name OWC
Product Line Aura Pro
Product Model OWCS3DAP2A6G500
Product Name 500GB Aura Pro 6G SSD / Flash Internal Drive Upgrade for 2012 Macbook Air
Product Type Solid State Drive
Technical Information
Storage Capacity 500 GB
Encryption Standard 128-bit
Encryption Standard 256-bit
Drive Performance
Maximum Read Transfer Rate 530 MB/s
Maximum Write Transfer Rate 495 MB/s
Endurance (TBW) 150 TB
Interfaces/Ports
Drive Interface SATA
Drive Interface Standard SATA/600
Power Description
Operating Power Consumption 2.10 W
Physical Characteristics
Drive Type Internal
Height 0.1"
Width 0.9"
Depth 4.3"
Weight (Approximate) 0.35 oz
Miscellaneous
Compatibility

2012 Macbook Air

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012)
(June, 2012)
Model ID: MacBookAir5,2
1.8GHz, 2.0GHz

MacBook Air (11-inch Mid 2012)
(June, 2012)
Model ID: MacBookAir5,1
1.7GHz, 2.0GHz

MacBook Air (13-inch 2012)
Education Model
(July, 2012)
Model ID: MacBookAir4,2
1.7GHz

Device Supported MacBook
Warranty
Limited Warranty 5 Year
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