Can I install Apple raid card to slot 3 (mac pro Early 2009)?

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balexey Author

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Can I install Apple raid card to slot 3 (mac pro Early 2009)?

I need to install Apple RAID card to slot other than 4. Will it work?

Do i have to rebild existing raid volume?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Mar 10, 2013 11:58 AM

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The hatter

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Mar 10, 2013 12:03 PM in response to balexey

yes it will work. sorry to hear you have to use Apple RAID card though. Won't affect the volumes you created - of course you should have a couple backup sets anyway.

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balexey Author

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Mar 10, 2013 12:04 PM in response to The hatter

Why sorry? Whats wrong with it?

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Mar 10, 2013 1:30 PM in response to balexey

There are two models of the Apple RAID card. One has what is called an iPass cable, and can be installed in any slot.

The one for your 2009 probably does not have an iPass cable, and your Mac probably does not have a socket for it. If that is the siutation, my understanding is that it MUST be installed in slot 4.

Mac Pro RAID Card: Identification and compatibility

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Mac_Pro_Early2009_RAID_Card_and_Battery_DIY. pdf

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