The 500GB Aura Pro 6G SSD for MacBook Air 2010 (3G) and 2011 (6G) from OWC / Other World Computing is designed for MacBook Air 2010 computers with 3G read speeds up to 275 Mb/s and 2011 computers with 6G read speeds up to 53 Mb/s. This internal flash/SSD drive upgrade features a SATA III interface, an SM2258 controller, and a custom blade form factor. The drive uses 3D TLC synchronous NAND flash memory with advanced SLC caching to deliver sequential write speeds of up to 495 MB/s. Additionally, the Aura Pro 6G is calibrated to consume only 2.1W during operation without overheating.

500GB Storage Capacity    Custom Blade Form Factor    For MacBook Air 2010 and 2011    SATA III Interface    SMI2258 Controller

500GB total capacity

485GB usable capacity

15GB allocated to real-time data redundancy & error correction

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 an advanced algorithm to detect and correct errors throughout the entire SSD data path

Supports AES 128/256-bit full-drive encryption

The Aura Pro 6G is compatible with the following models:

13" MacBook Air (July, 2011)
13" MacBook Air (October, 2010)
11" MacBook Air (July, 2011)
11" MacBook Air (October, 2010)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this the OWC mercury electra pro The one compatible with Atomos Ninja 5?

A: This is the 2.0TB OWC Mercury Electra 6G not the Pro. But it is compatible with the Atomos Ninja 5.

Q: 2. Will this drive work, in conjunction with the Caddy II as a recording drive with an Atomos Ninja?

A: Yes, the 2TB Mercury Electra 6G SSD is compatible with the Master Caddy II when recording on the Atomos Ninja V. The SSD has been tested from Atomos and approved for supporting all formats the Ninja V supports.

Q: 3. Is this OWC mercury electra pro? The one compatible with Atomos Ninja 5?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Electra 6G 2.5" SATA 7mm SSD (2TB) is compatible with the Ninja V.

Q: 4. What is the drive pin configuration of this enclosure?

A: It is Compatible with SSDs from: MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display (Early 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro10,1 2.4 GHz, 2.7 GHz, 2.8 GHz - MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display (Early 2013) Model ID: MacBookPro10,2 2.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 3.0 GHz MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display (Mid 2012) Model ID: MacBookPro10,1 2.3 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.7 GHz MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display (Late 2012) Model ID: MacBookPro10,2 2.5 GHz, 2.9 GHz iMac 21.5" (Early 2013) Model ID: iMac13,1 3.3 GHz i3 iMac 27" (Late 2012) Model ID: iMac13,2 2.9 GHz i5, 3.2 GHz i5, 3.4 GHz i7 iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) Model ID: iMac13,1 2.7 GHz i5, 2.9 GHz i5, 3.1 GHz i7

Q: 5. Does this enclose accept the original Apple SSD drive from the Mac Pro 2013? The SSD comes with a thermal pad which cannot be removed ...

A: It is compatible. It does not come with a thermal pad.

Q: 6. Is it possible for Macbook Pro 15inch , Mid2010 (2.4 ghz i5) ?

A: Yes it will work with that version of Macbook Pro.

Q: 7. Is this compatible for iMac late 2012, 27" in.?

A: The OWC 2TB Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD is not compatible with your iMac.

Q: 8. Is the USB cable included?

A: Yes, the cable is included.

Q: 9. Would this work in a MacBook Air 2017?

A: No, it will not. The 2017 MBA requires a different style SSD. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1476542-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcs3dapt4mb05k_480gb_aura_pro_x2.html

Q: 10. What portable drive enclosure will this fit into?

A: This will fit in many 2.5" enclosures. Please click on Computers-- Drives and Storage-- Internal Drives--Hard Drives enclosures and Docks. Along the left, you will narrow results under Form Factor. You will choose 2.5" enclosure. Then just choose the connection you want to connect to the computer.