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Mar 27, 2007
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I want to save my files & a System Backup (Bootable) in the case that the main HD fails.

I have a few slots open, so I may by 2 smaller drives or 1 internal + 1 external so that I have a backup of my files.

Which HD's are compatible with a Mac Pro (~250GB-500GB)
Internal - SATA
External - FireWire (400 or 800)
* What file format should I be using on these drives?

Thanks.
 
You'll want to get any sata drive's that have the following

16mb cache
native command queuing (if possible)
sata II or above

I currently have 4 western digital drives that have been great.
 
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