Q: Molex Ports in 2009 MacPro (MB871LL/A) (Model 4,1)?
I am trying to install an Intel 330 series SSD into my MacPro. I don't want to connect the SSD to the SATA port without using a sled, as some have done. Nor do I want to use zip ties to seat the SSD correctly in the sled.
So, the SSD came with a SATA data cable and a Molex-to-SATA power cable. Is there an available Molex port in the 2009 MPs? I've seen a lot of discussion of Molex ports in the 2008 models, but nothing about the 2009 models. This, to me, suggest that there are no Molex ports in the 2009 models.
I don't want to open the MP until I know what I'm doing. I'm hoping someone has an answer, so I don't go poking around on the motherboard and mess something up.
Thanks!
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7), 2009 2.66 Ghz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 2:34 PM
the 2008 model and previous came wired for IDE/ATA Optical drives with Molex power. There are two SATA data-only connectors on the motherboard.
The 2009 and later have full SATA connectors in there. Just plug it on the cable. A lot of folks place it in the Optical drive bay with no cables. It does not rotate or Vibrate, so there is no need for a mount unless you are dying to have a mount.
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 2:41 PM
