What SSD's Support Forcing Sata II?

[matty1551]

I've got a 2011 15" MBP. I'd like to use dual SSD's but I'm aware of the issue with Sata III drives in the cd bay.

So does anyone know of a specific model SSD that offers a tool to modify the SSD Sata rate so I can set it to Sata II?

I'm even willing to buy used but the drive needs to be 750gb or larger.

 

[snaky69]

I've got a 2011 15" MBP. I'd like to use dual SSD's but I'm aware of the issue with Sata III drives in the cd bay.

So does anyone know of a specific model SSD that offers a tool to modify the SSD Sata rate so I can set it to Sata II?

I'm even willing to buy used but the drive needs to be 750gb or larger.

The "issue" does not affect all units, and is more frequent in 13" units.

I am not aware of any way to force a SATA standard over another.

 

[CoastalOR]

My understanding is that SATA III SSDs will automatically work/backward compatible to SATA II.

 

[matty1551]

Normally yes, but this specific year and model macbook has lots of issues with that. Many threads on the forum regarding the issue.

 

[CoastalOR]

Normally yes, but this specific year and model macbook has lots of issues with that. Many threads on the forum regarding the issue.

Check with OWC:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/internal_storage/hard_drives_and_SSD

 

[MacInTO]

Buy a SATA II SSD. I bet they are super cheap if you can find one!

 

[yukari]

Buy a SATA II SSD. I bet they are super cheap if you can find one!

Actually it is more expensive. I tried to do the same but after looking at the price, I decided to go with 1 TB SSD instead. And keep using the DVD drive.

 

[matty1551]

Well the best solution I came up with was buying an old Intel Sata II SSD on ebay. The only Sata II SSD I saw in a ~1TB was the OWC and I can't justify paying close to $500 for a Sata II drive.

While I'd prefer not to invest money in old tech, it appears that's my only option. I'm hoping that this setup will hold me over until I upgrade to a newer MBP.