Mac Pro 2008 - Optical Bay Confusion

[Simplesimon101]

Hi I want to replace the optical drive on my Mac Pro but i'm confused as to what I get.

I ordered this one and it arrived this morning but it evidently doesn't fit my machine.

What am I supposed to be looking for? (ATA ports?) What's a good drive to get?

Sorry if I'm missing something obvious.

Simon

 

[MitchLewis]

Here's the kit I'm planning to order once the 12-core is available:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Pioneer/BDR205BKMP/

Here's an installation video that might help you:
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macpro_2009_opt/

 

[xparaparafreakx]

2008 Optical Bay is ide/ata. However if you really wanted to use that sata dvd drive you have:

Convert the molex to sata power.
Use the extra sata data ports (2x) on the motherboard to connect the dvd drive.

 

[Simplesimon101]

2008 Optical Bay is ide/ata. However if you really wanted to use that sata dvd drive you have:

Convert the molex to sata power.
Use the extra sata data ports (2x) on the motherboard to connect the dvd drive.

So it's probably just as easy to order a new drive then and post this one back? so just to double check would this one do the trick?

 

[dazey]

If you get that one, can you let me know how it works out and if you get native burning in OSX. I need a dual layer burner as my only one is bust.

 

[NoManIsland]

That drive should work - just make sure you remove the front tray cover before installing.

 

[milk242]

I have that drive in my 2008 Mac Pro, works fine. Only thing I wish was able to do is rename the drive so it's not called "TSSTCoprp"