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OWC's New Accelsior S PCIe Card Brings 6Gb/s Speeds to any System With a PCIe Slot
Versatile SSD expansion solution can be used as a Mac or PC bootable drive and delivers enhanced performance and increased reliability
May 22, 2015 | Woodstock, IL
May 22, 2015 | Woodstock, IL
Other World Computing (OWC®), a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, announced today the Accelsior S, a new PCIe card with direct mount support for a 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s SSD. The latest addition to OWC's award-winning Accelsior line enables PC, Mac Pro tower and Thunderbolt interface expansion chassis users to quickly and easily add additional storage. Utilizing the robust PCIe architecture, the Accelsior S card offers both storage expansion and 6Gb/s speeds up to 550MB/s -- more than double the performance of SATA 3Gb/s.
When equipped with the Accelsior S PCIe card and an SSD, Mac Pro tower and PC users can launch, capture, render and process I/O-intensive apps without long wait times. The Accelsior S PCIe card is also extremely easy to install--no drivers or software are required.
"The Accelsior S provides legacy Mac Pro, PC tower, and Thunderbolt interface expansion chassis users with storage expansion and a speed bump," said Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing. "This is a fantastic upgrade for the legacy Mac Pro, which is speed limited by its native SATA 3Gb/s architecture. The Accelsior S is fully equipped to support the flexibility and full speed of a cutting edge 6Gb/s OWC SSD."
Performance Plus Reliability
Backed by a 3-year limited warranty and OWC's award-winning US-based 24/7 technical support, OWC Accelsior S cards have been developed to deliver consistent reliability well into the future. The OWC Accelsior S is custom-engineered for use with PC, Mac Pro tower and Thunderbolt interface expansion chassis.
Pricing and Availability
OWC's new Accelsior S PCIe Card is now available for same day shipping from OWC for $57.75.
For more information on the OWC Accelsior S, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/SSDACL6G.S/
The OWC Trust Advantage®
- Over 25 years of product design and innovation
- OWC tested for compatibility, speed and reliability
- Comprehensive step-by-step installation and support videos
- 24/7 award-winning, U.S.-based technical support
OWC's industry awards include:
- Videomaker Best of CES 2015 Spotlight Award for OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock
- 2015 CES Innovations Honoree for OWC ThunderBay 4 External Storage Solution
- Storage Visions, Visionary Product Award 2015 for OWC Envoy Pro mini, a SSD thumb drive
- Inc. 5,000 "Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America" list honoree 2007-2013
- Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009-2014
- About.com Readers' Choice Award winner for Best Mac Peripheral Reseller in 2013 and 2012
- Business Intelligence Group 2013 Green Tech Company of the Year
- American Business Awards "Stevie" Gold (2012) and Silver (2014)
- Better Business Bureau Top Rating of A+ 2010-2014
About OWC
Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC), is a trusted provider of premium technology solutions tailored to enable creators and tech enthusiasts to bring their unique visions to life. The company develops high-performance end-to-end tools catering to a global community of creators at all levels of their craft, from Capture to Creation to Collaboration. The mission of extending the useful life of existing technology is a demonstration of the company's commitment to a more sustainable world. The core value of Other World Computing is to design and manufacture industry-leading products that deliver excellence and are built to last for minimal environmental impact.
