Can 2011 iMac utilize SATA3 SSD?

[g-boac]

For the SSD+HDD 2011 iMac option, are the SSD and/or HDD SATA connections SATA3 @ 6GBPS like the 2011 MPBs are? I know the SSDs supplied by Apple are SATA2 units, but trying to understand whether I could use a SATA3 SSD to its full potential on a new iMac.

Sorry if this has been asked and answered but I've been searching for a bit and if it's out there, it's burried.

thanks,
Mark

 

[Hellhammer]

Yes, the actual SATA ports are 6Gb/s.

 

[g-boac]

Thanks!!

 

[Dresevski]

If you put a SSD in and it shows up as SATA III when it shouldn't you might need to play around with a few settings or reset PRAM...I've seen other people install and have only a SATA II connection for a bit.

 

[aliensporebomb]

When?

When did the SATA III port iMacs come into play? 2009? 2010 models or is it just on the 2011 models?

 

[Hellhammer]

When did the SATA III port iMacs come into play? 2009? 2010 models or is it just on the 2011 models?

Only in the 2011 models.

 

[EverythingNC]

Sata 3 in Imac 21.5

If you put a SSD in and it shows up as SATA III when it shouldn't you might need to play around with a few settings or reset PRAM...I've seen other people install and have only a SATA II connection for a bit.

Hello, I just purchased a 21.5 Imac and with be here on Tuesday, I am wanting to put a Sata 3 SSD in there, does it take a 3.5" or 2.5" and was there anything special you had to do to upgrade your 27". Thanks for your help, blessings.