Introduction; Package Contents; About This Manual - OWC Accelsior 4M2 Assembly Manual & User Manual

INTRODUCTION

1.1 System Requirements
Operating System
- Mac: macOS 10.13.6 or later
- PC: Windows 10 or later
Hardware
- Mac or PC with compatible PCIe slot
- PCIe 3.0 or greater strongly recommended
- Lanes: x8 or greater 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

1.2 Package Contents

OWC Accelsior 4M2

1.3 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.
Accelsior 4M2
Accelsior 4M2
Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
Operating System:
– Mac: macOS 10.13.6 or later
– PC: Windows 10 or later
– Linux kernel versions 4.x or later
Hardware:
– Mac or PC with compatible PCIe slot
– PCIe 3.0 or greater strongly recommended
– Lanes: x8 or greater 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
– Accelsior 4M2
– SoftRAID license
Contacting Technical Support
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Quick Start Guide
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Introduction