OWC 4M2 PCIe SSD 2019 Apple Mac Pro User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- OWC
Table of Contents
OWC 4M2 PCIe SSD 2019 Apple Mac Pro
Specifications
- Speed: Up to 6,000MB/s
- Technology: M.2 NVMe
- Capacity: Up to 8TB
- SoftRAID Included
- Compatibility: Mac & PC
Introduction
The Accelsior 4M2 is a high-performance PCIe SSD that offers blazing-fast speeds of up to 6,000MB/s. It utilizes M.2 NVMe technology and comes with SoftRAID for enhanced data protection. The Accelsior 4M2 is compatible with both Mac and PC systems, making it a versatile storage solution.
Minimum System Requirements
To ensure proper functionality, the Accelsior 4M2 requires the following:
- Mac Requirements:
- Operating System: macOS 10.13.6 or later
- Hardware: Mac with compatible PCIe slot
- PCIe Version: PCIe 3.0 or greater is strongly recommended
- PCIe Lane: x8 or greater is strongly recommended
- Physical Requirements: x8 or greater required
- PC Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later
- Hardware : PC with compatible PCIe slot
- PCIe Version: PCIe 3.0 or greater is strongly recommended
- PCIe Lane: x8 or greater is strongly recommended
- Physical Requirements: x8 or greater required
Package Contents
- OWC Accelsior 4M2 PCIe SSD
- Quick Start Guide
- Drivers: No driver is required for the Accelsior 4M2 itself, but some M.2 drives may require one. Please review the drive manufacturer’s requirements before installing.
System Requirements
Operating System
- Mac: macOS 10.13.6 or later
- PC: Windows 10 or later
Hardware
- Mac or PC with a compatible PCIe slot
- PCIe 3.0 or greater strongly recommended
- Lanes: x8 or greater are strongly recommended
- Physical: x8 or greater required
Drivers
- No driver is required for the Accelsior 4M2 itself but some M.2 drives may require one.
- Please review the drive manufacturer’s requirements before installing
Supported Drives
- Any PCIe-based M.2 SSD with an M-key connector
- 2280 form factor required
Package Contents
About This Manual
The images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit
shipped. Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version.
The latest product details and warranty information can be found on the
product web page. OWC’s Limited Warranty is not transferable and subject to
limitations.
Safety Precautions
- Use proper anti-static precautions while installing this PCIe card into the desktop computer. Failure to do so can cause damage to the drives and/or the computer.
- Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the device. To avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, shortcircuiting or dangerous emissions, never insert any metallic object into the device. If it appears to be malfunctioning, please contact technical support.
- Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water or in damp conditions. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury
Side View
PCIe connector – align this part of the device with a compatible PCIe slot on the host computer or enclosure.
Installation Steps
Please follow the steps below to install the Accelsior 4M2 PCIe SSD into a host computer with a compatible PCIe slot. Note: this card is susceptible to invisible damage if not protected during installation. For proper grounding, we recommend using a grounding strap. Work in a clean, static-free area, and avoid wearing clothing that retains static charges. Please visit this URL for more information: www.owcdigital.com/anti-static
- Disconnect all power and powered devices from your desktop computer, then open the case so that the compatible PCle slot is visible and accessible.
- Align the PCle connector on the Accelsior 4M2 SSD with the compatible slot then carefully seat the card into the slot as shown at right. If there is resistance, do not force the card into the slot. Remove it, re-align the card’s connector and try again.
- Once the card is fully seated affix the included screw to the bracket as shown. Notes: no special power connectors or other attachments are required to run this SSD.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
Troubleshooting
Many problems can be traced back to an improperly seated PCIe card or
compatibility issues (e.g. installing the card in a slower PCIe 2.0 slot or a
PCIe 3.x slot with too few data lanes to support the desired performance, or
installed in a computer running an older version of Windows or macOS).
Make sure that the card is seated properly and that the computer is configured to meet the system requirements noted earlier. If you’re still having trouble, please contact technical support.
Changes:
The material in this document is for information purposes only and subject to
change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the
preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, OWC, its parent,
partners, affiliates, officers, employees, and agents assume no liability
resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the
information contained herein. OWC reserves the right to make changes or
revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and
without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.
FCC Statement
Warning! Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Warranty
The Accelsior 4M2 has a 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty if it was bundled with drives. Accelsior 4M2’s that do not ship with drives have a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty. For up-to-date product and warranty information, please visit the product web page.
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OWC.
FAQ
- Q: Do I need to install drivers for the Accelsior 4M2 itself?
- A: No, the Accelsior 4M2 does not require any drivers for its functionality. However, some M.2 drives may require drivers. Please review the drive manufacturer’s requirements before installing.
- Q: What is the warranty for the Accelsior 4M2?
- A: The warranty information for the Accelsior 4M2 can be found on our product web page. Please note that OWC’s Limited Warranty is not transferable and subject to limitations.
- Q: How do I ensure proper grounding during installation?
- A: We recommend using a grounding strap and working in a clean, static-free area to prevent any damage to the Accelsior 4M2 or your computer.
Contacting Technical Support
SUPPORT RESOURCES
- Phone: M–F, 8 am–8 pm CT
- 1.866.692.7100 (N. America)
- +1.815.338.4751 (Int’l)
- Chat: M-F, 8 am-8 pm, Sat. 9 am-5 pm CT www.owcdigital.com/support
- Email: Answered within 48 hours www.owcdigital.com/support
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References
- Discharging Static Electricity for Safe Computer Upgrading
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