Upgraded OWC Accelsior S PCIe Adapter Bundle for 2.5-inch SATA 6G Expansion with 480GB SSD - Compatible with Mac Pro (2006-2012), Mac Pro 2019 and PC Towers

OWC Accelsior S PCIe Adapter and Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD Bundle

Enhance your computing experience with the ultimate in storage performance using the OWC Accelsior S PCIe Adapter and Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD bundle. This powerful combination provides seamless integration and significant speed improvements for your Mac Pro tower or compatible PC systems.

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD Overview

The Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD is engineered for high-performance computing environments, featuring: - Capacity: 480GB of usable storage space. - Controller: Powered by the SandForce 2281 processor. - NAND Flash: Utilizes Tier 1 Major Multi-Level Cell (MLC) High-Performance Sync-NAND Flash. - Interface: Compliant with SATA Revision 3.0 (6Gb/s), backward compatible with SATA Revision 2.0 and 1.0. - Performance: Achieves sustained reads of up to 559MB/s and writes up to 527MB/s, with random 4KB IOPS up to 60,000. - RAID Support: Compatible with RAID 0/1/10/0+1 and SPAN configurations. - Data Protection: Includes 7% over provisioning, ECC recovery up to 55 bytes per 512-byte sector, and robust security features such as 128-bit AES-compliant chip-based data encryption. - Trim Support: OS dependent, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. - SMART Attributes: Standard for monitoring health and status.

OWC Accelsior S PCIe Adapter Features

The Accelsior S PCIe Adapter is designed for: - Form Factor: Half height, half length PCIe card. - HBA Controller: Asmedia 1062 chipset. - Interface: Utilizes PCIe 2.0 x2 for high-speed data transfer. - Plug and Play: AHCI compliant, requires no additional drivers for installation on Mac OS X 10.6 and later, as well as Windows Server 2008 and higher (not compatible as a Windows boot drive on a Mac). - Compatibility: Supports all 2.5" HDDs and SSDs with SATA 1.5, 3.0, and 6.0Gb/s interfaces. - Performance: Offers read speeds up to 550MB/s and write speeds up to 530MB/s, dependent on the installed mechanism.

Performance Enhancements and Compatibility

The combination of Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD and Accelsior S PCIe Adapter delivers substantial benefits: - Speed Boost: Up to 6G speeds via SATA 3G systems previously limited to 3G architecture, enhancing overall system responsiveness and data access. - Internal Storage Expansion: Provides lightning-fast throughput exceeding 500 MB/s, expanding storage capacity by up to an additional 1TB. - Ease of Installation: No drivers or additional software required, simplifying upgrades for Mac Pro towers and compatible PCs.

Compatibility Details

The OWC Accelsior S is compatible with: - Mac Pro: Models from 2006 onwards including various configurations of MacPro1,1 to MacPro5,1, and Xserve models. - PC Desktops: Intel and AMD processor-based PCs meeting specified requirements. - PCIe Capable Servers: Suitable for expandable servers with PCIe slots meeting the specified criteria.

Throughput Considerations

Ensure optimal throughput: - PC Throughput: Requires a PCIe 2.0 x4 slot or better; performance is reduced with PCIe 1.0 x4 slots. - Mac Pro Throughput: Varied by model year; for example, Mac Pro models from 2009-2010 support full throughput when installed in open x4 or x16 PCIe 2.0 slots.

Notable Exclusions

The Accelsior S is NOT COMPATIBLE with specific models including HP DL 380 G7/G8 and Dell PowerEdge R620/T620.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the OWC Accelsior S PCIe Adapter combined with the Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD offers an ultimate solution for enhancing storage performance on Mac Pro towers and compatible PCs. Whether you're looking to boost data transfer speeds, expand storage capacity, or ensure reliable data protection, this bundle provides the tools needed for seamless integration and improved computing efficiency.

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