This adds up to a MTTF that is higher than most SSDs and enterprise class hard drives on the market today.Synchronous Interface NAND To achieve the higher bandwidth potential of the SATA 6Gb/s bus standard, the OWC Aura Pro 6G SSDs utilize Tier-1 Synchronous NAND instead of commonly utilized Asynchronous NAND. Highly intelligent block management and wear leveling also extends the overall endurance. OWC SSD with DuraWrite Technology, optimizes writes to the flash memory over conventional controllers increasing the overall endurance and reliability of the complete SSD. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't get the most out of your investment. Better by Design Mean Time To Failure - We all know that nothing lasts forever.
Now, instead of being factory locked, the OWC Aura Pro 6G gives you the freedom to upgrade your capacity to meet your storage needs.
Best-in-Class ECC Protection for longest data retention and drive life.First and Only Complete Storage Upgrade The Aura Pro 6G SSD for the rMBP Includes all the tools necessary for installation and free video instructions.Freedom of Choice When first introduced, the MacBook Pro with Retina display base model offered a 256GB SSD configuration with no upgrade option. More choice is always a good thing for consumers the OWC Mercury Pro Aura Express SSD adds a viable option compared to the stock SSD found in the current generation of the Apple MacBook Air.
RAISE (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements) protects the data on your drive similar to having a RAID setup. Intelligent Recycling for advanced free space management gradually re-writes data across the SSD over time to ensure data never gets corrupted. Intelligent Read Disturb Management spreads the active read/write across the flash components eliminating data corruption caused by constant use. Intelligent Block Management & Wear Leveling automatically distributes data evenly across the entire SSD. Once the file transfer is complete, enjoy using your Mac's original SSD as a fast, external USB drive with transfer speeds up to 426MB/s 1. When you remove your original SSD, it fits perfectly into Envoy Pro so you can transfer all your data to the new Aura N2 inside your laptop. That's why Aura N2 SSD upgrade kits come with Envoy Pro, the beautifully designed, high-performance SSD enclosure to reimagine your original drive.
The Aura Pro 6G SSD features industry leading SandForce DuraClass Technologies: - DuraWrite extends the endurance of your Solid State Drive (SSD). Your upgrade should be a seamless experience.