Boost speed and storage with the Aura N2 480GB NVMe SSD Add-In Kit for Mac mini from OWC. Designed specifically for the late-2014 Mac mini, this NVMe SSD utilizes a custom blade form factor and PCIe 3.1 x4 interface. Load apps fast and cut down on transfer times with read and write speeds up to 804 and 768 MB/s, respectively. Utilizing QLC 3D NAND memory, this drive is optimized for use with the Mac mini and supports S.M.A.R.T. and TRIM functions. A mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.5 million hours ensures your drive holds up to daily use. Installation hardware and tools are included. Compatible operating systems include macOS 10.13 and later.

480GB Storage Capacity    Custom Blade Form Factor    PCIe 3.1 x4 Interface    Read Speeds up to 804 MB/s    Write Speeds up to 768 MB/s    Silicon Motion SM2263XT Controller    QLC 3D NAND Memory Technology    S.M.A.R.T. & TRIM Support    1.5 Million Hours MTBF    Compatible with macOS 10.13 and Later

Upgrade with the OWC Aura N2 SSD kit to make your Mac fast and more spacious than ever for a fraction of the cost of a new model and keep everything else just the way you like it.

This add-in kit is specifically designed to work with the late-2014 Mac mini.

Aura N2 expands your Mac with 480GB of storage space, so you can add to your media, games, and apps without picking favorites. Its advanced NVMe technology delivers read and write speeds up to 804 and 768 MB/s, giving your Mac the power to run like new again.

Aura N2 combines speed and stamina to prepare your Mac for the short race and the long haul. Engineered with advanced SLC caching, this SSD provides incredible burst performance for a faster and more responsive experience. Plus, the extra storage and speed can increase the working life of your Mac by years.

The smaller stock SSDs for Mac can fill up quickly, especially with photo and video files, games, or even your email. The Aura N2 SSD gives you more space to work and play. Calibrated to use less power and run cooler, the Aura N2 is the best way to upgrade your PCIe-equipped Mac.

Aura N2 SSD upgrades are precisely engineered for your Mac, so you'll never need to compromise your data by relying on complicated software hacks or TRIM-enablers to get the most from your upgrade. Just install, migrate your data, and enjoy flash storage with up to 8 times the capacity of the original drive.

OWC SSDs perform maintenance tasks in the background that optimize the health, performance, and endurance of your drive. These jobs take advantage of available, unwritten areas on the SSD. The Aura N2 reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space, allowing the drive to perform these normal maintenance tasks and make your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.

Aura N2 SSDs are designed in Austin and are backed by lifetime support from OWC.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this drive compatible with MacBook Pro 13" Retina Early 2015?

A: It wouldn't work. You should use the item on this link: https://bhpho.to/3PnpsNF

Q: 2. Will this work in a Lenovo W540?

A: The OWC 2TB Aura P13 Pro NVMe M.2 2242 SSD will not be compatible with the Lenovo W540. The W540 only accept SATA M.2 type drives. This model of OWC SSD is NVME.

Q: 3. Can this drive be used in any enclosure that OWC sells?

A: Yes, M.2 drive enclosures are agnostic in that way.

Q: 4. keyboard?

A: This computer BH #APMXNF2LLA • MFR #MXNF2LL/A does not include a keyboard or mouse.

Q: 5. Will this work well on a Mac Mini M1, using the OWC Envoy Express as an external drive?

A: I looked into this and since 2018, Apple has soldered on the NVME chips to the motherboard and the SSD is not able to be upgraded post sale.

Q: 6. Would this [in theory] work with inside a Kinifinity Nano Body?

A: Yes, the OWC 1TB Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD will fir into the Kinefinity KineMAG Nano Body, but we still don't know if it would be a good M.2 drive to use with the camera. The data rate is certainty sufficient but there may be other compatibility issues that we are unaware of at this time. We recommend using the Kinefinity KineMAG Nano (1TB) until Kinefinity releases a compatibility list for the KineMAG Nano Body.

Q: 7. That product image is too long to be a m.2 2242 (22mm W, 42mmL)?

A: It is a closeup photo, the drive is an M.2 2242 blade.

Q: 8. will these work in the OWC 4m2 enclosure? If not, which RAID enclosure with at least 4 slots is recommended?

A: Yes, the OWC 4TB Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD is compatible with the OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure.

Q: 9. does this come with an enclosure and mirroring software for SSD replacement(upgrade) for macbook air mid-2012?

A: a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/994646-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcssdap2a6k480_480gb_aura_pro_solid.html/prm/alsVwDtl target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/994646-REG/owc_other_world_computing_owcssdap2a6k480_480gb_aura_pro_solid.html/prm/alsVwDtl/aThere is no software. You can restore to the new drive from the Recovery Partition on your current drive.

Q: 10. Would this SSD be suitable for macOS Catalina?

A: Yes it is!