OWC 0GB Mercury Accelsior M mSATA PCIe Controller
If you can install a memory module, then installing the Mercury Accelsior M High-Performance PCIe card into your desktop computer seems like child's play. Using the fastest interface available in the Apple® Mac Pro or PC, the PCIe slot, the Mercury Accelsior M offers transfer rates of up to 380MB/s in read and write mode. This is faster than a 3Gb/s SSD! The wait for I/O-intensive applications such as Photoshop®, Final Cut Pro®, or Avid Pro Tools® is over.
Mac® and PC bootable without driver configuration.
This first fully bootable PCIe card on the Mac or PC allows you to install the mSATA SSD of your choice. Plug and Play.
Future-proof for growing storage needs.
By plugging in a larger mSATA SSD, you can expand the storage capacity at any time and thus protect your investment in the long term.
Highlights
- Up to 380MB/s Read & Write performance
- Compatible with all standard mSATA SSDs
- Mac & PC bootable
- plug and play
- Does not occupy a drive slot
- 1 x standard mSATA slot
Compatibility
- Compatible with Mac Pros or PCs with available PCIe 2.0 x1 slot or later.
- For optimal data throughput on PCs you need
- PCIe 2.0 x1 slot or newer version. Using a PCIe 1.0 x1 slot will reduce performance.
- For optimal data throughput with Apple Mac Pro you need:
- 2010 & 2009: Use either a x4 or a x16 slot as both guarantee full performance.
- 2008: Use one x16 slot for maximum throughput. Using a PCIe 1.0 x1 slot will reduce performance.
- 2007 & 2006: All slots are compatible, but using a PCIe 1.0 slot will reduce performance.
Scope of delivery
Mercury Accelsior M PCIe card
Two mSATA Drive mounting screws (one mSATA SSD is not included in the scope of delivery and must be ordered separately).
User manual / Quick Start description.
Compatible SSD type
50mm MO-300B mSATA SSD, form factor: low profile PCI Express
for example: Kingston UV500 with 120GB, 240GB or 480GB
Warranty: 3 years