2.5" -> 3.5" adapter

[CountBrass]

So far I've bought two adapters to try and fit a 2.5" SSD in my MP 1.1, they're both pretty poor to be honest and crucially they both lack the holes to screw it to the MP's drive sled.

Any recommendations?

 

[Lord Blackadder]

I've run into similar problems before, foolishly buying cheap 2.5" to 3.5" adapters at local computer stores, without bothering to check the Mac Pro's mounting hardware first. <facepalm>

Other World Computing sells a 2.5" to 3.5"adapter specifically for the Mac Pro. It's not cheap, but it will do exactly what you want.

EDIT: Damn and blast, that's not going to work with your system. Your best bet would be an Icy Dock, also available at Other World Computing.

 

[CountBrass]

That is perfect. Thank you. Just ordered one fom Amazon.co.uk.

 

[scott.n]

I second the Icy Dock recommendation.

 

[adam9c1]

I have early 2008 mp.
For a long time my solution was lots of blue masking tape but I have finally said enough is enough.
I ordered the metal tray for like $30 when they had the sale on fb SIMM ram and upgraded from 16 to 24 GB at the same time.

E2008 I had for two years and I plan in keeping for a few more.
Now if I can get a cheap video adapter to run a third display...

 

[slughead]

So far I've bought two adapters to try and fit a 2.5" SSD in my MP 1.1, they're both pretty poor to be honest and crucially they both lack the holes to screw it to the MP's drive sled.

Any recommendations?

EDIT: Damn and blast, that's not going to work with your system. Your best bet would be an Icy Dock, also available at Other World Computing.

^^ This.

 

[CaptainChunk]

Icy Dock is your best bet for 2006-08 machines. The OWC adapter is only made for 2009+ Mac Pros, which have physically longer drive sleds/rails.