The 120GB Mercury Electra 3G SATA 2.5" Internal SSD from OWC / Other World Computing is compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interfaces, allowing you to plug this drive into a variety of PC configurations. Take advantage of a max data read speeds of 271 MB/s over the included SATA connection to transfer data quickly and efficiently. Additionally, this SSD supports both TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. commands and features hardware BCH ECC to correct errors up to 66-bit/1KB. Once installed, the Mercury Electra 3G SSD helps to reduce overall power consumption with improved standby power benefits including active power consumption of 2.1W.

120GB Storage Capacity    2.5"/7mm Form Factor    SATA 3 Gb/s Interface    Max Read Speed: 271 MB/s    3D NAND Technology    Controller Technology    SMART & TRIM Support    Hardware BCH ECC Corrects Errors    Standby Power Extends Battery Life

• Global wear leveling algorithms automatically distribute data evenly and manage program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan
• StaticDataRefresh manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, preventing data corruption
• Hardware BCH ECC corrects errors up to 66-bit/1KB 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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. OK, another question.Why did my first drive had a formatted capacity of 119.24GB, the second drive ,even though the same drive, only 111.7GB?Could someone please explain that??For me it looks like the first one was actually 128GB, the second only 120GB (both formatted with NTFS, both a single partition)...

A: I think I found the answer. The SSD (119.24GB) seems to be a refurbished as it has a Sticker across the Serial# with a new serial. It also is marked as SATA II while the other is marked as SATA III.@Andy L. : thanks for your response. I have formatted the bigger one externally as one disc and it will be the boot disc as soon as I have split the drive in half to be able to create a Dual Boot system. My data disc resides now where the DVD used to be...

Q: 2. Does this drive work in a Laptop other than Mac as well?

A: Yes, this SSD works in a Mac and PC.

Q: 3. Can the "256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption" be disabled before use?

A: Yes, the Crucial 1TB MX500 2.5" Internal SATA SSD's AES-256 Data Encryption, TCG Opal 2.0 can be disabled.

Q: 4. Hi. Will it work for a MacBook 2008?

A: Yes, that's where I put one. Works fine with noticeable speed increase.

Q: 5. 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: 6. What is the TBW rating for the 120GB and 250GB?

A: The manufacturer has not specified an TBW for neither the OWC 120GB Mercury Electra 6G 2.5" Internal SSD nor the 250GB model, however both have an MTBF of 1,500,000 hours.

Q: 7. Is this SSD hard drive compatible for a MacBook Pro early 2011 13 in with High Sierra os

A: I installed it on a Late 2011 MacBook Pro along with OS High Sierra, and it works perfectly. Blazing fast! Very happy!

Q: 8. Do it work with Aspire 3 a315-34 laptop?

A: Crucial MX500 series SATA drives are compatible with your laptop.

Q: 9. 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: 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.