OWC Data Doubler for 2011 iMac

[natestechupdate]

Hi everyone,

I recently installed an SSD into my 2011 21.5" iMac and I am really happy with the speeds. I kept the original HDD in the iMac and installed the SSD behind the optical drive. Now I am hoping to install a second SSD by removing the optical drive as I never use it. I was taking a look at the OWC Data Doubler product http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DDMMCL0GB/

Does anyone know if it is compatible with the 2011 iMac as well? The product page states compatibility with 2009 and 2010 iMacs. Also I contacted OWC and they stated it would not be compatible but the representative could not give me a reason why. Im not sure why it wouldn't be compatible. Are the optical disk drives the same size in both systems?

Thanks

 

[WesCole]

Here is what you need to install a second drive in the 2011 iMac...apparently you don't need to replace the optical drive in the 2011, so that is a bonus.

http://eshop.macsales.com/search/OWCDIYIM2

 

[natestechupdate]

Here is what you need to install a second drive in the 2011 iMac...apparently you don't need to replace the optical drive in the 2011, so that is a bonus.

http://eshop.macsales.com/search/OWCDIYIM2

Thanks, but I already used this method to install my first ssd. Now I am looking to install an an additional ssd for a total of 2.

 

[WesCole]

Thanks, but I already used this method to install my first ssd. Now I am looking to install an an additional ssd for a total of 2.

I see...I thought from your original post that you replaced the original HDD with an SSD.

 

[natestechupdate]

I see...I thought from your original post that you replaced the original HDD with an SSD.

Sorry about that, I can see how my original post would have been confusing.