Hard Drives/Solid State Drives

High Performance Internal Flash Storage Upgrade

Designed for Mac

Once again, OWC provides Mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability! Whether it's for the base 11" model only offering a 64GB SSD or the base 13" model offering just a 128GB SSD, installing an Aura Pro 6G SSD is the best enhancement for the 2012 MacBook Air. Just like other OWC upgrades, we include a free 'how-to' video to make this an easy and money-saving DIY upgrade.

More Speed, More Capacity for MacBook Air

OWC Aura Pro SSDs provide a noticeable increase in performance over the factory SSDs for all MacBook Air models:

• Increase capacity up to 16x the 11-inch base model
• Increase capacity up to 8x the 13-inch base model
• Get write speeds up to 495MB/s, 27% faster than factory original
• Get read speeds up to 530MB/s, 9.5% faster than factory original

Better by Design

OWC redesigned its 3rd generation of OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs with premium 3D NAND Flash and the latest controller technology to operate cooler and consume less power, resulting in improved battery life for your MacBook Air. OWC SSDs are engineered to be the best for Mac, undergoing a rigorous multi-stage lab testing process to deliver absolute reliability at maximum performance long into the future.

• 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 advanced algorithm to detect and correct errors throughout the entire SSD data path
• Advanced security protocols support AES 128/256-bit full-drive encryption

Prepare to Launch

Strap in and hold on tight as the Aura Ultra IV launches you into an entirely new world of drive performance. This high performance PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD delivers 2X faster data transfer rate of PCIe Gen3 SSDs, which lets you experience the full potential of NVMe drive technology up to real-world speeds of 7415MB/s. Start up your OS nearly instantaneously. Transfer large files lightning fast. Load apps and large music sample libraries in a blink. The Aura Ultra IV is the fastest internal storage drive upgrade for Mac and Windows PC performance enthusiasts, content creators, and gamers.

Ready for Everything

The PCIe 4.0 era has begun, and the Aura Ultra IV delivers the advancements needed for today's data-intensive, production-level audio, design, and photography workloads. Investing in this new drive standard doesn't mean leaving yesterday behind. Like all well designed technology, the Aura Ultra IV is backwards compatible. Whether you have a PCIe 2.0 or 3.0 computer, the Aura Ultra IV will deliver incredible performance to push whatever you use your system for - content editing, spatial imaging, database, or gaming - to the limit.

Up Your Game

The Aura Ultra IV lets you up your gaming experience to new levels of enjoyment. Start playing and stop waiting with the fastest possible load times. Enjoy a smoother experience with better responsiveness. The Aura Ultra IV also prepares you for the future of gaming in Windows 11 with DirectStorage technology which utilizes the high bandwidth of NVMe SSDs to deliver higher game frame rates.

Reliably Fast

Whether you're editing large format video in the field on an ultra-thin notebook or using Affinity Photo to do delicate image retouching on a dedicated workstation, the Aura Ultra IV helps you go the distance. By incorporating advanced flash management technologies along with Dynamic SLC caching, the Aura Ultra IV delivers exceptional transfer speeds with the highest data integrity and drive reliability.

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Prepare to Launch

Strap in and hold on tight as the Aura Ultra IV launches you into an entirely new world of drive performance. This high performance PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD delivers 2X faster data transfer rate of PCIe Gen3 SSDs, which lets you experience the full potential of NVMe drive technology up to real-world speeds of 7415MB/s. Start up your OS nearly instantaneously. Transfer large files lightning fast. Load apps and large music sample libraries in a blink. The Aura Ultra IV is the fastest internal storage drive upgrade for Mac and Windows PC performance enthusiasts, content creators, and gamers.

Ready for Everything

The PCIe 4.0 era has begun, and the Aura Ultra IV delivers the advancements needed for today's data-intensive, production-level audio, design, and photography workloads. Investing in this new drive standard doesn't mean leaving yesterday behind. Like all well designed technology, the Aura Ultra IV is backwards compatible. Whether you have a PCIe 2.0 or 3.0 computer, the Aura Ultra IV will deliver incredible performance to push whatever you use your system for - content editing, spatial imaging, database, or gaming - to the limit.

Up Your Game

The Aura Ultra IV lets you up your gaming experience to new levels of enjoyment. Start playing and stop waiting with the fastest possible load times. Enjoy a smoother experience with better responsiveness. The Aura Ultra IV also prepares you for the future of gaming in Windows 11 with DirectStorage technology which utilizes the high bandwidth of NVMe SSDs to deliver higher game frame rates.

Reliably Fast

Whether you're editing large format video in the field on an ultra-thin notebook or using Affinity Photo to do delicate image retouching on a dedicated workstation, the Aura Ultra IV helps you go the distance. By incorporating advanced flash management technologies along with Dynamic SLC caching, the Aura Ultra IV delivers exceptional transfer speeds with the highest data integrity and drive reliability.

Ideal Inside or Out

The Aura Ultra IV features an industry-standard form factor so you can effortlessly install it into notebook, small form factor, and full-sized desktop computers in a variety of ways:

• Directly on motherboards equipped with an M.2 2280 slot.
• In a x4/x8/x16 PCIe slot with a single drive PCIe M.2 SSD adapter card like theOWC Accelsior 1M2to increase speed and storage capacity.
• In a x4/x8/x16 PCIe slot with a multi-drive PCIe M.2 SSD adapter card like theOWC Accelsior 4M2orOWC Accelsior 8M2to create the ultimate performance drive for AI, cloud computing, and machine learning.

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Raise Your Game with NVMe Performance

New for PCs and external storage! Gear up your system for media projects and gaming with advanced M.2 NVMe technology.

MAKE NEW GAINS

Using NVMe technology designed for flash memory, Aura P12 gears up your system for media heavy projects or breakthroughs in your favorite hardware-punishing games.

• Read speeds up to 3400MB/s1
• Write speed up to 3000MB/s1
• Ideal for PCs and external storage
• Workstation-class productivity
• High-performance 3D TLC NAND
• NVMe 1.3 (PCIe 3.1x4)
• SLC caching for burst performance
• 7% over provisioning

READY TO ZOOM

Aura P12 provides a perfectly optimized blend of speed and reliability features to reach read speeds up to 3400MB/s1, so you can stream high-res video and graphics files without a glitch. With a built-in SLC caching technique, the drive delivers ultra-fast write speeds up to 3000MB/s1 optimized to endure your render queue.

INSIDE-OUT VERSATILITY

Aura P12 is a versatile SSD that's at home in an external storage enclosure or on your motherboard. Externally, Aura P12 offers dependable speed and data protection for on-location downloads of large media files. Internally, Aura P12 adds a new performance dimension to your PC that can equate to faster previews, renders, and processing in audio and VFX programs.

BUILT TO OUTLAST

Engineered with fail-safes, Aura P12 is optimized for the best and longest working life, especially in write-intensive workflows. From running double checks on data and correcting errors to ensuring the uniform use of its flash media, this SSD is calibrated for endurance as a factory pre-set.

7% OVER PROVISIONING

Aura PCIe-based flash storage reserves 7% of the overall capacity as free space. Always. With this allocated free space, Aura SSDs can perform these normal maintenance tasks making your drive more stable, dependable, and ultimately a safer place to store your data.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

OWC is proud to introduce Aura P12 to its lineup of industry leading SSDs. Aura P12 is backed by free USA-based lifetime support. Our support teams are available to answer questions, troubleshoot, and help you get the most from your new SSD.

The fastest NVMe M.2 SSD solution for computers and external drives

• Transformative :with up to 7415MB/s reads and up to 6800MB/s writes, you'll dramatically speed up A/V workflows, video streaming, system responsiveness, back-ups, app/gaming load times, and more
• Consistent: dynamic SLC cache keeps write speed consistent during intensive bursts
• Optimized: 730K read/1.1M write 4K block IOPS for fast file retrieval required by video editing, VFX, sound design, spatial imaging, and transactional databases
• Advanced: incorporates the latest flash management technologies for the highest data integrity, performance, and drive longevity
• Accurate: optimized LDPC ECC engine keeps your data error-free
• Feature-packed: supports S.M.A.R.T., NCQ, and NVMe Deallocate (TRIM) for the best drive space management, reporting, performance, and longevity
• Compatible: brings out the best in PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 machines and devices
• 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty

Prepare to Launch

Strap in and hold on tight as the Aura Ultra IV launches you into an entirely new world of drive performance. This high performance PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD delivers 2X faster data transfer rate of PCIe Gen3 SSDs, which lets you experience the full potential of NVMe drive technology up to real-world speeds of 7415MB/s. Start up your OS nearly instantaneously. Transfer large files lightning fast. Load apps and large music sample libraries in a blink. The Aura Ultra IV is the fastest internal storage drive upgrade for Mac and Windows PC performance enthusiasts, content creators, and gamers.

Ready for Everything

The PCIe 4.0 era has begun, and the Aura Ultra IV delivers the advancements needed for today's data-intensive, production-level audio, design, and photography workloads. Investing in this new drive standard doesn't mean leaving yesterday behind. Like all well designed technology, the Aura Ultra IV is backwards compatible. Whether you have a PCIe 2.0 or 3.0 computer, the Aura Ultra IV will deliver incredible performance to push whatever you use your system for - content editing, spatial imaging, database, or gaming - to the limit.

Up Your Game

The Aura Ultra IV lets you up your gaming experience to new levels of enjoyment. Start playing and stop waiting with the fastest possible load times. Enjoy a smoother experience with better responsiveness. The Aura Ultra IV also prepares you for the future of gaming in Windows 11 with DirectStorage technology which utilizes the high bandwidth of NVMe SSDs to deliver higher game frame rates.

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