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2019 Mac Pro Tower - Slots to use to insert 2 pci cards

Which slots to use when inserting 2 additional pci cards into 2019 Mac Pro Tower? Thank you

Mac Pro, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 23, 2021 7:48 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2021 8:11 PM

OWC proves themselves on their support.


Their web site says it is appropriate for Mac Pro 2019, is an x4 card (so goes in any slot) does not require aux power, does not require Drivers, softRAID is included free but NOT required.


They also have an installation Video for this product.


The article I cited tells how to assign to A or B.

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Oct 24, 2021 8:11 PM in response to glovideotv

OWC proves themselves on their support.


Their web site says it is appropriate for Mac Pro 2019, is an x4 card (so goes in any slot) does not require aux power, does not require Drivers, softRAID is included free but NOT required.


They also have an installation Video for this product.


The article I cited tells how to assign to A or B.

Oct 24, 2021 8:01 AM in response to glovideotv

The bottom ones (slots 1 through 4) are x16 (widest, fastest data) for supporting MPX devices and high-end graphics cards.

As you go up, they are more appropriate for 'ordinary' cards. Most PCIe drives can go in any slot -- they do not need the fastest data transfers possible. The topmost slot has already been grabbed for Apple's half-width x4 I/O board.


You also need to think about aux power connectors, if needed.


Once installed you will have to assign your card to either A or B side of the bus using PCIe slot Utility. All described in this article:


Install PCIe cards in your Mac Pro (2019) - Apple Support


¿what are you installing?.

Oct 24, 2021 7:37 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Thank you Grant.

1. Is it possible to install a 4T OWC Accelsior 4M2 and a 16T Accelsior 4M2 in the 2019 Mac Pro Tower.?

2. If so which slot should each Accelsior card go into?

3. How would you assign the 4T & the 16T Accelsior to A & B?

4. Would either Accelsior drive need AUx power?

5. Is a driver required by the Accelsior cards?

6. Can the Accelsior drive work without using soft raid?

Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to hearing from you.

2019 Mac Pro Tower - Slots to use to insert 2 pci cards

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