OWC Electra 6G Internal SSD Overview
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Steven Esposito
Designed to provide a perfect solution for everyday computing, the Mercury Electra 6G 2.5" SATA 7mm SSD from OWC uses 3D NAND + SLC caching for long-lasting, power-efficient performance. It offers a combination of performance and reliability for demanding everyday computer users. It works as a hard drive upgrade internally and in bus-powered or self-powered external enclosures, including any Mac or PC that supports 2.5" SATA drives with a 7mm drive height. The SSD has no moving parts, ensuring a quiet, cool, and reliable storage solution that also offers near-instantaneous system response.
Global wear leveling algorithms automatically distribute data evenly and manage program/erase count, maximizing the SSD lifespan
Static data refresh technology manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, preventing data corruption
Hardware ECC corrects errors for superior data retention and drive life
S.M.A.R.T and TRIM command support
Power standby allows laptop users to extend battery life
UPC: 810586037365
In the Box
- OWC Mercury Electra 6G 2.5" SATA 7mm SSD (500GB)
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
OWC Electra 6G Internal SSD Specs
Storage
Quantity |
1 |
Storage Capacity |
500 GB |
Pre-Format |
None |
Performance
Interface |
SATA III (6 Gb/s) |
Write Speed |
Maximum: 500 MB/s |
Read Speed |
Maximum: 540 MB/s |
Physical
Drive Type |
SSD |
Form Factor |
2.5" (7 mm) |
SMART Support |
Yes |
Reliability / Data Integrity
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) |
1.5 Million Hours |
Non-Recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read |
1 in 1015 |
Electrical
Power Draw |
2.1 W (Max) 0.08 W (Idle) |
Environmental
Operating Temperature |
32 to 158°F / 0 to 70°C |
Storage Temperature |
-40 to 185°F / -40 to 85°C |
Operating Humidity |
5 to 95% |
Operating Altitude |
-1,000 to 10,000' / -304.8 to 3048 m |
Storage Altitude |
-1,000 to 40,000' / -304.8 to 12,192 m |
General
Certifications |
RoHS, as per Manufacturer |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
2.8 x 0.3 x 3.9" / 7.1 x 0.8 x 9.9 cm |
Weight |
0.09 lb / 41 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight |
0.15 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
6.95 x 5 x 0.4" |
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