Owc data doubler optical bay hard drivessd mounting solution imac mac mini. Drive must be connected to native sata port inside the computer includes owc data doubler connected drives. Just a year ago, i replaced the hard drive in my new macbook pro with a 256gb ssd. Owc data doubler optical to sata drive converter bracket. Owc other world computing data doubler optical to sata. I can see from a little googling that some people have not been able to expand them with stuffit, but that might just be newer versions. If you have any concerns about your ability to perform the upgrade, you can return the unopened kit for a refund.
Buy owc data doubler optical bay hard drivessd mounting solution for imac 20092011 upgrade tools not included featuring replaces optical drive with hard drive, for imac 20092011 models, supports 2. Owc data doubler makes it easy to custom design how you want your internal storage to perform. Data doubler for mac mini 20112012 installation guide download only running out of storage space in your mac mini or looking to improve performance with an owc ssd. It had a 500gb hard drive, and i would want to add ssd to improved performance.
The owc data doubler optical to sata hd converter bracket for mac laptops is an exceptional tool if you want to replace your macbook or macbook pros internal superdrive with your own slim 2. Use startup disk preferences to set the ssd as the boot volume. Supposedly stuffit expander can handle disk doubler archives. Creating an individual volume with its own desktop icon. Partition and format the ssd for mac os extended, journaled. I find that newer versions have trouble with older formats, even old stuffit files. I have since installed it and enjoying the full fruits of running the ssd in the macbook pro. Macdrive is the most trusted solution for accessing mac disks on windows. Use pcie cards with your thunderbolt 3 mac and windows pc. The difference in speed and performance just blew me away. Owc utilities are designed to resolve mac and windows challenges and address other common problems that can interrupt your busy workflow. Unlike most such programs, which compress numerous files into a single archive for transmission, diskdoubler was intended to compress single files in place to save space on the drive.
How to move your mac user folder to a separate drive from. Pre2011 models can utilize a 6g drive in the optical bay, but will do so at a reduced 3g 3gbs speed. The innovative data doubler is the precision engineered solution to expanding your macs internal storage. Add a solid state drive ssd for near instantaneous boot and app load. This kit contains consumable andor one time use components and therefore is not covered by any warranty. Dec 18, 20 data doubler for mac mini with 240gb ssd and tool kit company.
Before you begin, you will want to determine the configuration of your mac minis drives. Use our site to identify your mac from its serial number, or follow our guides to doing so via its attributes, to find guaranteed compatible upgrades. Jan 25, 2017 you have a macbook, macbook pro, mac mini, or imac, which you have added an hdd to with an aftermarket solution such as owcs data doubler, leaving you with both an ssd and an hdd to distribute. It is the first dock that is compatible with mac touch bar. Although every effort is made to provide the most accurate and. One i installed these kits, and a 256gb ssd, and i improved performance by making the new ssd the boot drive, plus where i. The optical drive can then be repurposed as an external drive. For another check, in addition to disk utility, when installed through the data doubler does your ssd show up in the system information system. Data doubler add a second drive to your macbook, macbook pro or mac mini. Imac owc 3g mercury electra ssd not in disk utility mac. Configuration flexibility is yours when you replace your 2010 mac minis internal superdrive with an owc data doubler with a hard drive or ssd. Owc other world computing data doubler optical to sata hd converter bracket for mac laptops mfr. Diskdoubler dd was a data compression utility for compressing files on the apple macintosh platform.
You have a hackintosh with large capacity traditional drives alongside smaller ssd drives, and you want to make better use of the large storage drives. The converter bracket is made from black anodized aluminum and comes with a pcb circuit board. Includes bracket, 5 piece toolkit, screws, and detailed installation guide for complete all in one solution. Data doubler gives you incredible storage possibilities. Im delighted with this, and the service from macsales was excellent. If your owc data doubler bundle comes with a 6g drive, you should only install that drive in the main drive bay and utilize the data doubler to retask your existing drive or install a new 3g ssd or hdd in the optical bay. We also offer fitting services both at our workshop, and onsite in the cambridge and north london area. Just went through the install for the owc data doubler in my 2012 mac mini. Owc s detailed stepbystep installation videos guide you through upgrading your mac, ipod, and iphone.
We also have many of these videos available via itunes so you can watch with an ipod, iphone, or ipad while you work on your mac. Owc data doubler optical bay hard drivessd mounting. Expand the 2012 macbook pros with an owc data doubler. Data doubler for mac mini with 240gb ssd and tool kit company.
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The start up is fast, the launching of applications are amazingly quick and yes even the bloated microsoft office in mac outlook, excel launched very quickly. Add a second internal drive inside your imac, mac laptop, and mac mini. Owc software teams are constantly working to create innovative solutions to enhance owc hardware and solve everyday computing issues. The setup can be mistaken for a malfunctioning fusion drive, and the attempt to repair it will cause data loss. The most common question weve gotten since we announced the memory upgrades for the new 2012 mac mini models is whether or not our owc data doubler 2. Jan 22, 20 just went through the install for the owc data doubler in my 2012 mac mini. This kit, and the detailed installation video owc provides was perfect. The datadoubler installation kit allows customers to add a second 2. Other world computing has expanded its data doubler optical bay drive mounting solution line with a custom fit model for mac mini 2009 and imac 20092010 models. Owcs thunderbolt 3 dock adds ports to your macbook. The innovative data doubler is the precision engineered solution to expanding your mac s internal storage.
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