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Hi guys, I currently have iMac 2011 with SSD ( used OCW thermal kit ) but I know that I can add one more SSD - my question is: can I use power splitter cable ? ( basically power cable for first SSD will power up both SSD ) Or I need to get “special” (https://www.amazon.co.uk/OWC-Internal-SS… ) power cable from board ? I know that SSD need little more power than HDD.Do I need thermal kit for second SSD ? Regards Rob
Where are you planning to physically fit it in? You can use an optical drive adapter if you don’t need it for optical disks. Unibody Laptop Dual Drive
Little refresh - did anyone have data sheet for second HDD power cable ? I have one but have 4 wires instead of three . Thanks Rob
Hi guys, little bit refresh - so actually you can install 2x 2.5 inch HDD/SSD and still keep your optical drive :). It’s not easy (you need to take out all motherboard) and you will need extra power cable (you can get it from OWC if I am not wrong - will try find link) or you can made it your self: The pinouts of the SSD Power Cable - only for SSD and 2.5 inch HDD NOT for 3.5 inch HDD (requires 12V)!
Pin #1 = 5V Pin #2 = GND Pin #3 = NC (Not Connected) Pin #4 = GND So I simply replaced original HDD with 1TB 2.5 with thermal sensor from OWC (for data) and add SSD (for OS X). So for few dollars I get really fast iMac with enough space for data :) I am just wondering how it is with RAID support on iMac’s ? How about 2x SanDisk ExtremePro or Ultra II in RAID ? - if you have any experiences let me know. If you have any questions about this update just ask will do my best to answer.
