Keep your edge with the Aura Pro 6G 1.0TB Solid-State Drive and Envoy Pro Storage Solution Kit from OWC / Other World Computing. Designed for installation in 13" and 15" MacBook Pro (2012 and early 2013) laptops, this external flash/SSD drive upgrade features a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and a custom blade form factor. The drive uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory with SLC caching to deliver sequential data read and write speeds of up to 530 and 494 MB/s respectively—up to 26% faster than the factory-installed drives. Additionally, the SSD is calibrated to consume 2.1W during operation and to run cool, which helps lengthen the battery life of your MacBook Pro. This SSD includes an Envoy Enclosure and tools for installation.
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OWC Aura Pro 6G 1.0TB Solid-State Drive and Envoy Pro Storage Solution Kit for MacBook Pro with Retina Display (2012 - Early 2013)
Key Features
- 1.0TB Storage Capacity
- For MacBook Pro 13" & 15" (2012)
- Includes Envoy Enclosure and Tools
- SATA 6 Gb/s Interface
Keep your edge with the Aura Pro 6G 1.0TB Solid-State Drive and Envoy Pro Storage Solution Kit from OWC / Other World Computing. Designed for installation in 13" and 15" MacBook Pro (2012 and early 2013) laptops, this external flash/SSD drive upgrade features a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and a custom blade form factor. The drive uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory with SLC caching to deliver sequential data read and write speeds of up to 530 and 494 MB/s respectively—up to 26% faster than the factory-installed drives. Additionally, the SSD is calibrated to consume 2.1W during operation and to run cool, which helps lengthen the battery life of your MacBook Pro. This SSD includes an Envoy Enclosure and tools for installation.
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OWC Gen 3 External SSD Overview
1.0TB total capacity
970GB usable capacity
30GB allocated to real-time data redundancy & error correction
SLC caching algorithm accelerates burst performance
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
Anodized aluminum body protects your drive and data
Minimal size allows for simple stowing in coat pockets, backpacks, or briefcases
High-performance ASMedia 1053e chipset
Non-skid rubber feet
Includes enclosure and tools for installation
System Requirements
Mac OS 10.3 or later, Windows XP or later, and Linux OS versions all with an available and supported USB 3.0 port
Compatible with the stock Apple Flash SSD module for the 13" or 15" MacBook Pro Retina model
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