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INTRODUCTION
1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System:
- Mac: macOS 10.13.6 or later
- PC: Windows 10 or later
Hardware:
- Any Mac or PC compatible with Node Titan or third party PCIe chassis that support full height, full length
cards, any Mac Pro (2019), or a PC that supports the following:
- Form factor: full height, full length
- Physical: x16
- Lanes: x16 strongly recommended
- PCIe 3.0 or later strongly recommended
- NOTE: A 6-pin auxiliary power connector is required when using the OWC Accelsior 8M2
with PCIe 4.0 drives in a PCIe 4.0 slot.
- NOTE: Proper system cooling should be considered when installing the OWC Accelsior 8M2
into a PC. This can be achieved through the addition of front or side PC case fans or by leaving
unused PCIe slots between installed devices.
Drivers:
- No driver is required for the Accelsior 8M2, however some M.2 drives may require one.
Please review the drive manufacturer's requirements before installing.
Supported Drives:
- Any NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD with an M-key connector
- 2280 form factor required
- Drives with their own heat shield are not supported
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
OWC Accelsior 8M2
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.
INTRODUCTION
Quick start guide
SoftRAID license
(with select solutions)
Not Shown: Torx T8
and Phillips 1 Driver
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