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SATA drive compatibility
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Morbiato
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Mar 8, 2009, 05:24 AM
 
The drive in my MacPro 1.1 with the system and application on is failing and I need to replace it via Time Machine. This I'm fairly sure I can deal with BUT I am unable to determine which type of new SATA drive I should use. Installed one is SATA II - are all more modern versions interchangeable?
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Mar 8, 2009, 12:17 PM
 
Yes. Any 3.5" SATA drive will work fine.

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Mar 8, 2009, 09:59 PM
 
Yes, all 3.5" SATA drives are compatible with your Mac Pro.

SATA II is people. SATA II was a committee, not a drive standard. Any drive that claims to be SATA II is mislabeled.
     
   
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