Can I install the 2TB version of this into my MacPro (early 2009) system? It has 5 bay slots - I have 3-1TB Hard Drives currently installed. Thanks
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Yes. It will work fine. These have standard SATA (power and data) plugs. From Apple info: *Type: SATA 3 Gbps (The WD is a SATA 6gbps, but will be backward compatible) *Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm) *Depth: 5.7 inches (147 mm) *Height: 1.0 inch By default, a single 3 Gb/s Serial ATA -- sometimes referred to as SATA 2.0 or SATA II -- hard drive is installed in the first of four bays for all models. The original Mac Pro models formally support a total capacity of 2 TB (four 500 MB drives), the "Early 2008" models up to 4 TB (four 1 TB drives), and the "Early 2009," "Mid-2010" and "Mid-2012" models up to 8 TB (four 2 TB drives), although EveryMac.com readers have reported that larger 3 TB hard drives work without issue in all models.
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Yes, you can install 2x4GB modules. You should be able to install a 1TB HD. I have a mid 2010 and I have a hybrid 1 TB SSD and this one seems to be a 2011 model so it should be okay. Here are the full specs. https://support.apple.com/kb/SP619?locale=en_US
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sorry for the long delay getting back to you. In my case, actually my son's iMac, it was much less than compatible. The performance with DISK UTILITY backup was very poor (15 times worse than expected) and it was not recognizable as a boot device. So, I can't provide a positive endorsement for the Seagate and iMac.
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"Hi, I've installed this drive in my late 2010 MacBook Pro and it worked without problems. I don't know your drive, but according to this page: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HTS545025B9SA02-NDW-R it seems that it is a SATA drive. Since all SSD drives are SATA you should not have any problem at all by replacing it. Now, since your MacBook is 2009, the drive won't be able to deliver more than 1.5 Gbps or 3.0 Gbps ( it is capable of delivering 6.0 Gbps in a faster system such a Core I5 or Core I7) But don't worry, your laptop will be way faster than it is now. Should you have more questions, please contact me via e-mail: rrllamas@gmail.com"
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I installed the 500 GB on a 2008 macbook. same size 2.5" Sata, 5400 rpm. It works great. Your model is a year newer than mine, it should work. Check the specifications of your comp Hd (u can google macbook 2009 specs) and make sure they match description of this HD. Hope this helps, changing hd is easy and if you're not sure how to do it, check youtube.
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Sorry this drive is a 3.5" which will not fit in the space of 2.5" which most laptops use. It is a great drive for my MacPro desktop. It starts up much faster than standard hard drive.
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I can confirm the Sabrent BK-HDDF will NOT work in a Mac Pro. I just tried: the bracket does fit the drive bay sled(s) (not too big) but the SATA/PWR connectors do not align. FYI - mine is a Mac Pro 4,1 (2009) model, though I believe the form factors for drive bays are the same 2006-2012 models.
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I have an iMac 24 (2008) and iMac27 (2011) ... and am trying to initialize this drive on either, and the systems only seem to see 1.8TB - not 4TB. The website that they direct you to is very cagey on this - the drives say there is not problem, but there is an asterisk that says you may only be able to access 2tb of the drive. I'm wondering if you ever got this working. I am trying to install the drive in a box on the Firewire 400 and 800 channels though ... not sure if the SATA interface would be any better. This is kind of nonsense ... one would think they not want to sell these drives to people who cannot use them and have to return them for a refund ... but? Did you get your drive installed? By the way I just wonder what the people who respond to this that have no idea are trying to accomplish by that? Kind of silly wasting everyone's and their own time?
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The documentation states 3TB max. I am running 3TB drives with Mac, USB 3 is slow.
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I have a Mac Pro 5,1. Yes it will work as bootable, but not fast to load. Also, you can't use option to select drives on boot. It's a bit of a PITA.
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I installed my Apple 1TB drive in my Mac Pro. I suspected my primary drive was failing, so I moved it to bay 3. Then I put the new drive in bay 1. I had not installed a drive in a Mac tower for about 6 years, but I found instructions on the web that made each step extremely easy to carry out. Time from start (unplugging Mac), through installation of drive and some more memory, to power on was 1/2 hour. My OS X on the old drive was circa 2011, so I did a fresh install of a updated version of OS X on the new drive and transferred personal information from the old drive. The system upgrade was more difficult and time-consuming than the physical installation of the drive. I installed my Apple 1TB drive in my Mac Pro. I suspected my primary drive was failing, so I moved it to bay 3. Then I put the new drive in bay 1. I had not installed a drive in a Mac tower for about 6 years, but I found instructions on the web that made each step extremely easy to carry out. Time from start (unplugging Mac), through installation of drive and some more memory, to power on was 1/2 hour. My OS X on the old drive was circa 2011, so I did a fresh install of a updated version of OS X on the new drive and transferred personal information from the old drive. The system upgrade was... » Read More I installed my Apple 1TB drive in my Mac Pro. I suspected my primary drive was failing, so I moved it to bay 3. Then I put the new drive in bay 1. I had not installed a drive in a Mac tower for about 6 years, but I found instructions on the web that made each step extremely easy to carry out. Time from start (unplugging Mac), through installation of drive and some more memory, to power on was 1/2 hour. My OS X on the old drive was circa 2011, so I did a fresh install of a updated version of OS X on the new drive and transferred personal information from the old drive. The system upgrade was more difficult and time-consuming than the physical installation of the drive. « Show Less
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I think they are only backward compatible with sata 2, but I maybe wrong. Its not worth it anyhow since you wont be able to take advantage of the increased through put speeds, so it wont do you any good to buy one. If your going to keep your old mac book, you may want to stick with a hard drive. If your not sure, contact apple or go to best buy and talk to their techs, they should be able to find you something that will work. Make sure you have the latest mac operating system and updates. I've heard of people having some issues with trim support and other functionality issues. You may also consider upgrading to a new mac book as well. I think they are only backward compatible with sata 2, but I maybe wrong. Its not worth it anyhow since you wont be able to take advantage of the increased through put speeds, so it wont do you any good to buy one. If your going to keep your old mac book, you may want to stick with a hard drive. If your not sure, contact apple or go to best buy and talk to their techs, they should be able to find you something that will work. Make sure you have the latest mac operating system and updates. I've heard of people having some issues with trim support and other functionality issues. You may also... » Read More I think they are only backward compatible with sata 2, but I maybe wrong. Its not worth it anyhow since you wont be able to take advantage of the increased through put speeds, so it wont do you any good to buy one. If your going to keep your old mac book, you may want to stick with a hard drive. If your not sure, contact apple or go to best buy and talk to their techs, they should be able to find you something that will work. Make sure you have the latest mac operating system and updates. I've heard of people having some issues with trim support and other functionality issues. You may also consider upgrading to a new mac book as well. « Show Less
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in the paper that comes with the drive it directs you to seesupport.wdc.com --> knowledge base article #287The 2TB version I just bought was pre-formatted for NTFS (which Disk Utility recognized just fine...I reformatted for Mac just for the better file system)
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A.J., Thanks for your post, I have just done the same thing and it works a treat. My Mac picked up the Seagate drive on the desktop with no bother. Seems like the case and heat issues are letting Seagate down here.F
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There are four internal 3.5" drive bays. There is, additionally, a 5.25" external drive bay that isn't used that some people use to hook up additional disks with an adapter. 4TB disks work in this system, if your operating system supports them. I've been particularly happy with WD Red disks in this chassis.
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With this kit I was able to install a 2nd hardrive in the lower drive bay kit. it's worth the price, on the ifixit site it was 70.00. Both drives are up and running and you should be able to do the install with instructions from ifixit. Good luck if you need more assistance contact me here on amazon
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Hello Peter, The Early 2009 Mac Pro only supports up to 16GB using four Unbuffered ECC 1333MHz 4GB memory modules. Part number KVR1333D3N9/8G is a Non-ECC 1333MHz 8GB module and is not compatible with that system. We no longer support the Early 2009 Mac Pro as we no longer manufacture memory that is compatible with it. You may be able to find the discontinued compatible 4GB memory module KTA-MP1333/4G from some resellers. Thank you for your interest in Kingston ValueRAM. -Jewel, Kingston US Technical Support