Refined and simplified title: OWC 500GB Mercury Electra 3G 2.5 SATA 7mm SSD

OWC Mercury Electra 3G SSD: The Ultimate Choice for Your Mac's SATA 3Gb/s Needs

Introducing the OWC Mercury Electra 3G SSD, the ideal solution whether you're upgrading your legacy Mac's factory SSD or hard drive, or integrating a new 2.5" SSD into your system. Engineered with Mac compatibility as a priority, the Mercury Electra 3G SSD ensures seamless performance right out of the box. It requires no additional drivers or software, offering a straightforward plug-and-play experience.

Advanced Technology and Superior Performance

The Mercury Electra 3G SSD is equipped with premium tier-1 async NAND and advanced controller technologies. These innovations enhance performance, reliability, and longevity. Key features include robust wear-leveling and block management, top-tier compression and data distribution, best-in-class error correction, and intelligent recycling. Notably, it operates efficiently without relying on external TRIM support.

Cutting-Edge Flash NAND and Controller Technology

OWC's Mercury SSD line incorporates the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, leveraging SLC and 3D NAND for optimal power efficiency and durability. This ensures exceptional performance and reliability, catering specifically to the needs of demanding everyday users.

Performance and Specifications

The Mercury Electra 3G SSD offers impressive sequential read speeds of up to 270MB/s and random read speeds of up to 90,000 IOPS. This makes it an ideal choice for enhancing system responsiveness and overall performance. Its solid-state design eliminates mechanical components, resulting in a quiet, cool, and robust storage solution.

Compatibility and Application

Compatible with a wide range of Mac and PC models featuring SATA connections (SATA, SATA 2.0, or SATA 3.0), the Mercury Electra 3G SSD fits seamlessly into MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac mini, and Xserve models. It supports any enclosure that accommodates 2.5" SATA drives with a 7mm height.

Technical Specifications

• Performance:
• Sequential Read (Compressible Data): 274MB/s
• Sequential Write (Compressible Data): 260MB/s
• Sequential Read (Incompressible Data Rate): 270MB/s
• Sequential Write (Incompressible Data Rate): 250MB/s
• Random 4K Read: Up to 90,000 IOPS
• Random 4K Write: Up to 60,000 IOPS
• Read Latency: < 0.1ms

• Write Latency: < 0.1ms

• Specifications:

• Controller: 4-Ch
• NAND: Tier 1 3D NAND
• Cache: 3D SLC NAND
• Storage: 3D TLC NAND
• Form Factor: Standard 7mm 2.5"
• Interface: SATA 3Gb/s & 1.5Gb/s supported, SATA 3.1 Compliant
• Capacity: 500GB useable capacity
• Manufacturer Model Number: OWCS3D7E3G500
• RoHS Compliant: Yes

• Format: Unformatted

• Physical:

• Height (max): 7mm (0.276″)
• Width (max): 70.06mm (2.758″)
• Length (max): 100.12mm (3.941″)

• Weight: 77 grams +/- 2 grams, 0.170 lbs +/- 2.71 oz

• Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

Features and Warranty

The Mercury Electra 3G SSD incorporates features like global wear leveling, StaticDataRefresh for data integrity, and hardware BCH ECC for superior error correction. It supports S.M.A.R.T and TRIM commands and offers standby power benefits for extended battery life, making it an ideal choice for mobile users.

Backed by a 3-year OWC Limited Warranty, the Mercury Electra 3G SSD ensures reliability and peace of mind for users seeking a dependable storage upgrade.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the OWC Mercury Electra 3G SSD stands out as a high-performance, reliable, and easy-to-install storage upgrade for Mac and PC users alike. With its cutting-edge technology, robust performance metrics, and broad compatibility, it is well-suited for enhancing productivity and extending the lifespan of your computing devices.

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