Updating OS on an older Mac Pro (mid 2010)

I have a Mac Pro (mid 2010) 2 x 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xenon running macOS Sierra 10.12.6

I was told that if I purchased and installed a SSD drive it would be possible to update the OS.

Is this correct and how exactly would I go about it? What would be the step by step process for installing and updating? For example would I install the SSD drive into Bay 2 and somehow download / install a more recent OS to the drive?

Thanks

Earlier Mac models

Posted on May 18, 2023 6:23 AM

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May 18, 2023 7:15 AM in response to Jeff Geisel

Mac Pro 2010 is NOT a notebook computer.

the Mac Pro is a 20-in tall silver tower that weighs 42 lbs.

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May 18, 2023 12:50 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Not sure why you posted this. I never said I had a Notebook.

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May 18, 2023 12:51 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

If it does not require an SSD drive why will my computer not update to High Sierra now. When I run Software Update it does not find any compatible updates.

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