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MP 7,1 Upgrade internal SSD on 2019 Mac Pro?

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Does anyone know if you can still upgrade the internal SSD on a 2019 Mac Pro? Looks like Apple no longer sells the upgrade kits. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MXNN2AM/A/1tb-ssd-kit-for-mac-pro

They only sell the newer kits, which according to Apple, are only compatible with the new 2023 M2 Mac Pro. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MR3A3AM/A/apple-4tb-ssd-upgrade-kit-for-mac-pro

What do you all recommend?

(Or is there any way to just bypass the T2 chip and use a regular M.2 in the original sockets?)

I'd prefer to avoid the various PCIe adapters. I need my PCIe slots for other things.
 
aaronhead14 said:
Does anyone know if you can still upgrade the internal SSD on a 2019 Mac Pro? Looks like Apple no longer sells the upgrade kits. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MXNN2AM/A/1tb-ssd-kit-for-mac-pro

They only sell the newer kits, which according to Apple, are only compatible with the new 2023 M2 Mac Pro. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MR3A3AM/A/apple-4tb-ssd-upgrade-kit-for-mac-pro

What do you all recommend?

(Or is there any way to just bypass the T2 chip and use a regular M.2 in the original sockets?)

I'd prefer to avoid the various PCIe adapters. I need my PCIe slots for other things.
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You can upgrade it yourself, but you need to have access to another mac or an iPhone in order to use DFU mode (because of the T2 chip).

You can still find SSDs on eBay, and I think OWC might still sell them as well (though extremely overpriced still to this day).

Bookmark THIS PAGE <--- this will answer a lot of your questions.

More info on DFU Mode

Apple's official SSD Upgrade Guide for the 7,1

Look in the main Mac Pro forum. There are a few posts from users who I believe have installed M.2 SSD blades successfully in their 7,1 (I may be wrong if they're having success or not, I'm not interested so haven't really read through, but I do know those threads exist).
 
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prefuse07 said:
You can upgrade it yourself, but you need to have access to another mac or an iPhone in order to use DFU mode (because of the T2 chip).

You can still find SSDs on eBay, and I think OWC might still sell them as well (though extremely overpriced still to this day).

Bookmark THIS PAGE <--- this will answer a lot of your questions.

More info on DFU Mode

Apple's official SSD Upgrade Guide for the 7,1

Look in the main Mac Pro forum. There are a few posts from users who I believe have installed M.2 SSD blades successfully in their 7,1 (I may be wrong if they're having success or not, I'm not interested so haven't really read through, but I do know those threads exist).
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Wow, if regular M.2 SSD blades would work, that might mean it's possible to have 16TB storage? That could be really useful!
 
prefuse07 said:
HERE is the thread on M.2 Blades in a 7,1. Look at how many pages...
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Maybe I misunderstand but that thread talks about using 3rd party cards to use m.2 blades.

I think OP wants to upgrade the Apple built in blades, which I think only work apple’s proprietary sticks of memory.
 
aaronhead14 said:
Does anyone know if you can still upgrade the internal SSD on a 2019 Mac Pro? Looks like Apple no longer sells the upgrade kits. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MXNN2AM/A/1tb-ssd-kit-for-mac-pro
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In the Australia store, the 2 & 4TB kits are still available, it's weird they're selling out, because they'll be required to carry stock for spares for ~7 years in some jurisdictions. I have to imagine there's going to be either a new manufacturing run, or a firmware upgrade / adapter to allow generic and or 2023 SSDs to work.
 
iMac Pro/2019 Mac Pro factory SSDs are not SSDs in the common sense, it's a just a NAND module/pair of NAND modules without any controller.

The controller is inside the T2, you attach NAND modules to it.
 
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2019 ssd nand module pairs are still available from apple. If you really want to upgrade the 'internal' ssd and money is no object, then you can order the ssds from apple and reset the storage with the apple DFU utility, using another mac. ALSO, you can install a single nvme blade adapter, with a big ssd, and boot from that. You have to turn on external boot options and go from there.

www.apple.com

4TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 4TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 2TB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation is required.
www.apple.com
 
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macguru9999 said:
2019 ssd nand module pairs are still available from apple. If you really want to upgrade the 'internal' ssd and money is no object, then you can order the ssds from apple and reset the storage with the apple DFU utility, using another mac. ALSO, you can install a single nvme blade adapter, with a big ssd, and boot from that. You have to turn on external boot options and go from there.

www.apple.com

4TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 4TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 2TB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation is required.
www.apple.com
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Heads up that this link is to apple AUSTRALIA. So it looks like they are in stock everywhere outside the US. It also doesn't look like those stores ship to the US?
 
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You can also purchase the SSD-kits from Apple in Sweden and Norway. But for some reason the price is 20% higher in Norway, compared to Sweden ⁉️ (Money to be saved for any readers in Norway)
I bought the 4 TB SSD kit some weeks before the new Mac Pro was launched (May 30th). As I was worried that Apple might stop selling these kits. Still at the same price as when I bought my kit.

4TB-kit
 
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Regulus67 said:
You can also purchase the SSD-kits from Apple in Sweden and Norway. But for some reason the price is 20% higher in Norway, compared to Sweden ⁉️ (Money to be saved for any readers in Norway)
I bought the 4 TB SSD kit some weeks before the new Mac Pro was launched (May 30th). As I was worried that Apple might stop selling these kits. Still at the same price as when I bought my kit.

4TB-kit
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Oh, so there are some global apple stores that will ship to the States? nice!
 
prefuse07 said:
Oh, so there are some global apple stores that will ship to the States? nice!
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I doubt very much that any Apple store will ship to another region. Sorry if I chose the wrong wording, unless you say that in jest, which is great. Some times one got to laugh, right? ;)

On a side note. I have seen the iPower Resale e-bay shop sell kits for the Mac Pro.
 
Regulus67 said:
I doubt very much that any Apple store will ship to another region. Sorry if I chose the wrong wording, unless you say that in jest, which is great. Some times one got to laugh, right? ;)

On a side note. I have seen the iPower Resale e-bay shop sell kits for the Mac Pro.
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No, not jabbing. I am honestly curious if any global apple stores ship to the US.
 
I just tried to find some info on the Apple store website.
It says support for repairs are limited within the EU (EES), including Switzerland. And that the product guarantee of 1 year (default), is also limited to the region only. No information on export.
 
Regulus67 said:
www.worldwideshoppingguide.com

Does Apple Ship Internationally?

Does Apple offer international shipping for its range of high-tech products? The answer is a bit complex. While Apple itself does not provide international shipping from one country’s store to another…
www.worldwideshoppingguide.com
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Thanks. But having to go through the hassle of using a freight forwarder + potentially having to pay customs is a big NO in my book, and for this I would rather pay the inflated prices on eBay to still get something from a US seller, but thanks again!

So, now when someone is asking about US apple store stock and people keep posting global apple store links -- we can know to ignore. This is NOT a jab at you, Regulus, but just speaking in general.
 
I come to the same conclusion. Even if we just wanted to say there still exist some kits out there, internationally.
But probably only kits that already was in stock. And Apple does not produce those kits for the 7.1 anymore?

Here in Sweden and Norway, the 8TB-kit is gone. Only 1, 2 and 4TB kits left.
So probably not a bad idea to get an upgrade kit for those who need it.
I see the graphic cards also have fewer cards than last summer.

This does not look great in my opinion. If Apple stopped restocking upgrade parts already.
We can probably forget that Apple will have new AMD 7000-series cards
 
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$1,600USD for 4tb? Lol noooope


I can get 4tb SSDs all day long for my PC laptop for like $350

This is why I would love a MacBook based on the forum factor, but I’ll never buy one
 
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aaronhead14 said:
Does anyone know if you can still upgrade the internal SSD on a 2019 Mac Pro? Looks like Apple no longer sells the upgrade kits. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MXNN2AM/A/1tb-ssd-kit-for-mac-pro

They only sell the newer kits, which according to Apple, are only compatible with the new 2023 M2 Mac Pro. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MR3A3AM/A/apple-4tb-ssd-upgrade-kit-for-mac-pro

What do you all recommend?

(Or is there any way to just bypass the T2 chip and use a regular M.2 in the original sockets?)

I'd prefer to avoid the various PCIe adapters. I need my PCIe slots for other things.
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Are you sure?
www.apple.com

1TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 1TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 512GB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation required.
www.apple.com
www.apple.com

2TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 2TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 1TB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation required.
www.apple.com
www.apple.com

4TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 4TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 2TB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation required.
www.apple.com
 
H2SO4 said:
Are you sure?
www.apple.com

1TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 1TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 512GB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation required.
www.apple.com
www.apple.com

2TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 2TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 1TB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation required.
www.apple.com
www.apple.com

4TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 4TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 2TB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation required.
www.apple.com
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European Apple Store links are completely useless to Americans, FYI.
 
aaronhead14 said:
European Apple Store links are completely useless to Americans, FYI.
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the ssds are available in the USA. When you check the left column for compatibility you have to open a tab and scroll DOWN to Mac Pro 2019, its not next to the 2023 entry
www.apple.com

1TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro

The 1TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 512GB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation required.
www.apple.com
 
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