MP 6,1 Installing OS on third-part SSD in Mac Pro 6,1 (2013) Trash Can model

[AskMeAboutEveryThing]

I'm new to Mac Pro, got the top model trash can and upgraded with 1 TB Aura SSD without reading too much about the possible complications. It's supposed to become a triple boot machine with 1) Mac OS 10.14, 2) the newest Mac OS at any given time (Sonoma right now) by using Open Core Legacy Patcher, and 3) a bootcamp Win 10. I got to partitioning the two Mac OS partitions and had to clone Mojave on to the smallest partition, as I couldn't install. I hoped I could the install Monterey on the other and run OCLP, but even after resetting NVRAM and checking, that I have Boot ROM Version 481.[..], I can't install onto it. I also can't update this Mojave clone to Monterey. What should I do now and in the long run?

I crashed another thread where I was advised to not run Mojave and OCLP Sonoma on two partitions of the same disk. Will try contacting OWC about the install issue, but the disk was bought second hand, so I won't get my hope too high on that help. It's a bit tough to sell a disk, that doesn't really support the machine, it was sold for.

 

[pischu12]

I'm new to Mac Pro, got the top model trash can and upgraded with 1 TB Aura SSD without reading too much about the possible complications. It's supposed to become a triple boot machine with 1) Mac OS 10.14, 2) the newest Mac OS at any given time (Sonoma right now) by using Open Core Legacy Patcher, and 3) a bootcamp Win 10. I got to partitioning the two Mac OS partitions and had to clone Mojave on to the smallest partition, as I couldn't install. I hoped I could the install Monterey on the other and run OCLP, but even after resetting NVRAM and checking, that I have Boot ROM Version 481.[..], I can't install onto it. I also can't update this Mojave clone to Monterey. What should I do now and in the long run?

I crashed another thread where I was advised to not run Mojave and OCLP Sonoma on two partitions of the same disk. Will try contacting OWC about the install issue, but the disk was bought second hand, so I won't get my hope too high on that help. It's a bit tough to sell a disk, that doesn't really support the machine, it was sold for.

Just as an option please do consider other faster more affordable pathways. Although I am a huge fan OWC - it does not mean they have the best price.... Like the following; The price of this item fluctuates however for some patience 1T = 85$ & 2T 150-160 .....

fanxiang 2TB SSD PCIe Gen3 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive, Up to 3500MB/s Compatible with MacBook Air 2017, MacBook Pro 2015, iMac 2016, Mac Pro 2013, Mac Mini 2014

fanxiang 2TB SSD for Mac M.2 SSD PCIe Gen3.0×4 NVMe1.4 Read up to 3500MB/s

www.amazon.com

 

[Rendell001]

Just as an option please do consider other faster more affordable pathways. Although I am a huge fan OWC - it does not mean they have the best price.... Like the following; The price of this item fluctuates however for some patience 1T = 85$ & 2T 150-160 .....


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fanxiang 2TB SSD PCIe Gen3 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive, Up to 3500MB/s Compatible with MacBook Air 2017, MacBook Pro 2015, iMac 2016, Mac Pro 2013, Mac Mini 2014

fanxiang 2TB SSD for Mac M.2 SSD PCIe Gen3.0×4 NVMe1.4 Read up to 3500MB/s

www.amazon.com

So I've also just bought a Mac Pro 2013 and I too am interested in upgrading the SSD to enable dual booting.

Just wondered how good / reliable these Fanxiang SSD's are with the MP 6.1?

Also, would an SSD with heatsink be a better option for the MP 6.1 due to the known thermal issues on that model?

 

[flat4]

So I've also just bought a Mac Pro 2013 and I too am interested in upgrading the SSD to enable dual booting.

Just wondered how good / reliable these Fanxiang SSD's are with the MP 6.1?

Also, would an SSD with heatsink be a better option for the MP 6.1 due to the known thermal issues on that model?

using 2 of them one in 6,1 and one in a 5,1

both are working, i don't know anything heavy but they work just fine

 

[pischu12]

So I've also just bought a Mac Pro 2013 and I too am interested in upgrading the SSD to enable dual booting.

Just wondered how good / reliable these Fanxiang SSD's are with the MP 6.1?

Also, would an SSD with heatsink be a better option for the MP 6.1 due to the known thermal issues on that model?

Hi Have had 3 of them in three different 6.1. (s) & they work amazing ( as Fast as the port > 1350 read write ) and no issues . It’s been 5 months and all well ……

 

[Rendell001]

Hi Have had 3 of them in three different 6.1. (s) & they work amazing ( as Fast as the port > 1350 read write ) and no issues . It’s been 5 months and all well ……

That's encouraging, I've not used the brand before and wanted to get an idea of their reputation first.