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mason.kramer
Jul 3, 2009, 08:48 PM
There's no configuration of the converter brackets that makes it work right in the Mac Pro's apparatus. (Unless I am mistaken, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't work right.) Avoid! Big waste of money.


ventro
Jul 3, 2009, 09:37 PM
Yes you need to get the MaxUpgrades one.
VirtualRain
Jul 3, 2009, 10:48 PM
This was speculated in post #35 here...
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=650298

I can confirm the IcyDock adaptor works great.
nanofrog
Jul 4, 2009, 12:15 AM
This was speculated in post #35 here...
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=650298

I can confirm the IcyDock adaptor works great.
It's nice to know there's a less expensive alternative than the Maxconnect sled that's confirmed to work. :D
J the Ninja
Jul 4, 2009, 01:44 AM
3.5 > 2.5 brackets will not work in any backplane setup unless they have been specifically designed to. It needs to hold the drive in a funny, off-center position so it lines up right. Any "backplane-ready" bracket should work. This isn't really news unless you are new to working with backplanes, but I'm sure it will be useful info for a lot of people.