Hello,
I have a MacPro7,1 and I want to fit an additional internal hard drive. What are the recommendations for the internal drives on this machine? What connection type do I need?
Thanks in advance
Regards
David
There are no built-in drive BAYS in the Mac Pro 7,1.
There is a space above the I/O card, where you can bolt in the device I pictured above, or similar devices made by other vendors. Very close by, but NOT lined up to just plug in a drive, are two SATA data CABLE ports, a splittable power port, and a USB-3 port. Take a look at that picture again, because that IS your internal drive solution.
once you install that holder and cables:
"Fusion Flex J3i provide support for mounting two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives of your choice, AND
the Flex’s custom design provides mounting support for an additional 2.5-inch SATA SSD."
There are no built-in drive BAYS in the Mac Pro 7,1.
There is a space above the I/O card, where you can bolt in the device I pictured above, or similar devices made by other vendors. Very close by, but NOT lined up to just plug in a drive, are two SATA data CABLE ports, a splittable power port, and a USB-3 port. Take a look at that picture again, because that IS your internal drive solution.
once you install that holder and cables:
"Fusion Flex J3i provide support for mounting two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives of your choice, AND
the Flex’s custom design provides mounting support for an additional 2.5-inch SATA SSD."
sonnet fusionflex j3i kit
"Not only does the Fusion Flex J3i provide support for mounting two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives of your choice, the Flex’s custom design provides mounting support for an additional 2.5-inch SATA SSD."
Thanks Grant that device does look useful. However I just need to know what type of internal drive I need for a Mac Pro 7,1 tower? For example my old Mac Pro 5,1 takes SATA drives. I'm not sure what I can put in the 7,1?
Kind Regards
Dave
Thanks again Grant, wow no drive bays! This exactly why I needed to ask as I had no idea there where none at all. Have to say I'm not impressed with that at all, I think there should be standard drive bays.
The device you mentioned looks good but wow £300 just to hold drives!! There's no way the Finance Director is going to allow £300 for just a holder and then still have to buy a drive to put in it. Sadly I'm just going to have to go with an external drive again. Thanks for the advice.
Kind Regards
David
Mac Pro Additional Internal Hard drives
