OWC OWCSSDACL4M216T 16.0TB Accelsior 4M2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD with SoftRA

When OWC launched its first SSD in 2010, it was designed with a formula that Mac and PC users have come to trust: high performance, reliability, and affordability?"The OWC Difference." This commitment continues with the Accelsior 4M2, engineered for demanding, high-bandwidth tasks like large format video editing and extreme gaming. It houses four OWC Aura Ultra III NVMe M.2 SSDs under a finned heatsink, offering silent, throttle-free cooling. With advanced QLC 3D NAND and a Phison E12 controller, the Accelsior 4M2 delivers over 6,000MB/s real-world speed and unmatched reliability.OWC OWCSSDACL4M216T Includes(1) OWC Accelsior 4M2(1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Accelsior 4M2(1) Assembly Manual & User Guide for OWC Accelsior 4M2(1) 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on device)(1) Quick Start Guide for OWC SoftRAID (Digital)5 Year OWC Limited WarrantyOWC OWCSSDACL4M216T FeaturesSupercharges Mac and PC: ideal for Mac Pro 2019, Mac Pro 2012 or 2010, and PC towersWork faster: over 6,000MB/s real-world speed in RAID 0Store more: add capacity for critical footage, images, files, and gamesIncludes SoftRAID: robust software for creating, monitoring, and managing advanced RAID setsSilent cooling: finned heat sink cover for fanless operationHighly versatile: installs into a full-height, half-length x8 or x16 PCIe 3.0 or 2.0 slotPlug and play: no drivers needed5 Year OWC Limited WarrantyOWC OWCSSDACL4M216T SpecificationsNumber of Bays: 4Drive Bays:4 bays supporting: M.2 drivesSupports NVMe M.2 SSDs with 2280 form factor and "M Key" connector type. Single- and double-sided SSDs are supported.Capacity: 16.4 TBFormatted Capacity: 15259GiBDrive Mechanism: (4) 4.0TB OWC Aura Ultra IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State DriveController: Phison E12SNAND Flash Components: Synchronous Quad-Level Cell (QLC) 3D NAND FlashS.M.A.R.T. Attributes: Standard attributes supportedNative Command Queuing (NCQ): Up to 32 simultaneous commandsRAID Support: YesForm Factor: M.2 -Drive Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8, NVMe 1.3RAID Capable: YesRAID Features: Software RAIDRAID Management: Includes OWC SoftRAID RAID Management SoftwareCard Interface: PCIePCIe Bus Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8PCIe Form Factor:PCIe x8 full height, half lengthCompatible with PCIe x8 slots or largerPCIe Bandwidth Allocation: Advanced Switch: A total of eight lanes of bandwidth are available with any single drive using up to four lanes max.Chipset / Controller: ASMedia ASM2824TRIM Support: OS DependentError Correction: Built-in ECCSecurity:TCG OpalTCG PyriteMac OS Compatibility:macOS 10.13 High SierramacOS 10.14 MojavemacOS 10.15 CatalinamacOS 11.x Big SurmacOS 12.x MontereymacOS 13.x VenturamacOS 14.x SonomaPC OS Compatibility:Windows 10 64-bit EditionWindows Server 2016Windows Server 2022Windows 11Other OS Compatibility: Linux kernel versions 5.4 or laterOther Requirements:Requires macOS 10.13.6 or later.Using this capacity with Mac Studio (M2 Max or M2 Ultra) and Mac Pro (M2 Ultra) requires macOS 13.5