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- Page 1 OWC Accelsior 8M2 Support Manual Introduction 1.1 System Requirements Operating System: • : macOS 10.13.6 or later • : Windows 10 or later...
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Page 2: Package Contents
PC case fans or by leaving unused PCIe slots between installed devices. Drivers: • No driver is required for the OWC Accelsior 8M2, however some M.2 drives may require one. Please review the drive manufacturer’s requirements before installing. Supported Drives: •... -
Page 3: Side View
• Phillips 1 Driver • 3 Years of SoftRAID Premium Access (License located on back of device) 1.3 Side View PCIe Bracket – screws into the system chassis to reinforce card stability PCIe Connector – align this part of the device with a compatible PCIe slot on the host computer or enclosure LED Indicator Power On... -
Page 4: Getting Started
PCIe slot(s) are visible and accessible. NOTE : The OWC Accelsior 8M2 will only physically fit into a 16x PCIe slot. Consult your host or enclosure manual to determine the PCIe slot location and physical size. - Page 5 2. Align the PCIe connector of the OWC Accelsior 8M2 SSD with the compatible slot on your host as highlighted. Carefully seat the drive into the slot. If there is resistance, do not force the drive into the slot. Remove the drive, re-align the connector, and try again.
- Page 6 OWC SoftRAID Product Details for more information regarding SoftRAID and the bundled Premium Access. • NOTE : The OWC SoftRAID license is located on the back of the OWC Accelsior 8M2. Mac OWC SoftRAID Setup • Download OWC SoftRAID for Mac •...
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Page 7: Assembly Steps
2.2 Assembly Steps • This section describes the process of installing drives into the OWC Accelsior 8M2 if purchased as a bare card. For maximum performance install eight identical SSDs, then configure them as a RAID 0 using SoftRAID. Visual steps are provided in the Accelsior 8M2 Instructional Video •... - Page 8 2. Carefully flip the device over and remove the two highlighted T8 screws to loosen the connection with the heat sink. 3. Carefully separate the PCIe card from the black heat sink. If you initially get more resistance than expected, don’t apply extra force to separate them. Instead you can try to carefully separate the pieces by opening them like a book.
- Page 9 4. Flip the card over so it is resting on the work surface with the M.2 connectors facing up. Remove the eight highlighted screws with a Phillips 1 driver. 5. Carefully align the first M.2 drive at a slight angle into its connection (5a) and slide it forward until it snaps into place.
- Page 10 SSD and the mounting post on the OWC Accelsior 8M2. You can still secure the SSD to the OWC Accelsior 8M2, however the mounting screw may sit slightly higher than the others after installation. This will not affect performance or stability of the SSD.
- Page 11 6. Set the PCIe card in front of you oriented as shown. Rotate the heat sink so that the drives align with the thermal pads. Next, carefully set the heat sink down on the PCIe card so that the six screw holes on the heat sink are over the corresponding holes on the PCIe card.
- Page 12 7. Re-affix the two T8 screws that you removed in Step 2, and affix the other four included T8 screws. If one or more of the screws does not fasten or does so at a slight angle, don’t apply extra force; the two components may not be fully aligned. Remove the screw(s) then re-check the applicable screw hole(s) on the PCBA PCIe card to make sure you can see through to the corresponding holes on the heat sink then try again.
- Page 13 9. Align the PCIe connector of the OWC Accelsior 8M2 SSD with the compatible slot on your host as highlighted. Carefully seat the drive into the slot. If there is resistance, do not force the drive into the slot. Remove the drive, re-align the connector, and try again.
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Page 14: Raid Configuration Options
10. Once the drive is fully seated affix the included screw to the bracket. NOTE: The OWC Accelsior 8M2 SSD may require additional power through a 6-pin power cable. Connect a 6 pin power cable from the computers power supply. More... - Page 15 • SoftRAID will assist with formatting the installed drives and setting up a RAID volume. • NOTE : The OWC SoftRAID license is located on the back of the OWC Accelsior 8M2. Mac OWC SoftRAID Setup • Download OWC SoftRAID for Mac •...
- Page 16 Mac RAID Configurator Open the “Disk Utility” application on your Mac. Choose “File” and select “RAID Assistant”. Select a set type: • Striped (RAID 0) set: striped RAID set can speed up access to your data. You can’t create a RAID set on your startup disk;...
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Page 17: Device Management
Click "Create" and then click "Done". Device Management 3.1 OWC Disk Performance Windows users connecting the OWC Accelsior 8M2 through an external PCIe enclosure may need to change the default Disk Removal Policy. • As of Windows 10 v. 1809 the default Disk Removal Policy is ‘Quick removal’ instead of ‘Better performance’. -
Page 18: Usage Notes
Before installing this product in a host device, write down the SoftRAID license that is listed on the back of the OWC Accelsior 8M2 before installation into a host. The SoftRAID license is required for installation and operation of SoftRAID. -
Page 19: Support Resources
To ensure that your files are protected and to prevent data loss, we strongly suggest that you keep two copies of your data: one copy on your OWC Accelsior 8M2 and a second copy on another storage medium, such as an optical backup, or on an external storage unit. -
Page 20: Contacting Support
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. General Use Precautions... -
Page 21: Safety Precautions
• Read this user guide carefully and follow all recommended usage steps and precautions. • To avoid damage, do not expose the device to temperatures outside the following ranges: • Environmental (Operating) • Temperature (ºF): 41º — 95º • Temperature (ºC): 5º — 35º •... -
Page 22: Terms And Conditions Of Sale
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. -
Page 23: Copyrights And Trademarks
OWC. © 2023 Other World Computing, Inc. All rights reserved. Accelsior, OWC, and the OWC logo are trademarks of New Concepts Development Corporation, registered in the U.S.
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