Mac Mini 4,1 server identifying hard disk

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Hi I have a Macmini4,1, server.  That is the one that came with two HD’ and no CD drive.It hangs in my network mainly as a server and for backups and I would like to replace one of the HD with a bigger one.3 questions.How do I know what HD is which? One HD has the OS on it and that one I would like to leave in place.  The other HD has the backup stuff on it and that one I like to replace.  So I need to know who is who.And next is what is the maximum size HD this particular MM can handle?Anybody know what type HD it has installed?  I need that info for getting a new one.Thanks folks, look forward to your wisdom.

ChangeAgent · Answer

PS this is presently installed.NVidia MCP89 AHCI:  Vendor:                              NVidia  Product:                             MCP89 AHCI  Link Speed:                        3 Gigabit  Negotiated Link Speed:    1.5 Gigabit  Description:                      AHCI Version 1.30 SupportedHitachi HTS725050A9A362:  Capacity:                                   500.11 GB (500,107,862,016 bytes)  Model:                                       Hitachi HTS725050A9A362                  Revision:                                   PC4ACB1E  Serial Number:                         101xx  Native Command Queuing:   Yes  Queue Depth:                           32  Removable Media:                   No  Detachable Drive:                    No  BSD Name:                                disk1  Rotational Rate:                       7200  Medium Type:                          Rotational  Bay Name:                                 Lower  Partition Map Type:                 GPT (GUID Partition Table)  S.M.A.R.T. status:                     VerifiedAnd I see this partially answers my first question as it is indicated here.  However is the lower bay seen from top or bottom?NVidia MCP89 AHCI:

woodmeister50 · Answer

In terms of a drive, for a 2010 Mini the physical size wouldbe anything that would fit in a laptop.  I think 9.5 to 11 mmheight which is typical for a 2.5 inch drive.As far as storage size, whatever comes in that form factor willwork.However, that Mini has a SATA II interface and most drives noware manufactured with a SATA III interface.  The newer one issupposed to be backward compatible but check with themanufacturers to make sure.As to which is which, I know on the 2011 Mini Server, the boot driveis the one you see on when you unscrew the bottom cover.  In the 2010, sincethe added drive was replacing a CD/DVD drive, the same may be true,but don&#x27;t take my word for it.

ChangeAgent · Answer

Thanks for that impute.  It all helps.  I had not thought about the SATA issue, that be a point to watch.  Open to more wisdom from anybody.

Mac Mini 4,1 server identifying hard disk

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