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Mac Pro - hard drive install question - macphanatic - 10-21-2009
Out of curiosity, do you need to shut it down to install a hard drive in an empty bay?
Re: Mac Pro - hard drive install question - Spock - 10-21-2009
Yes
Re: Mac Pro - hard drive install question - mikebw - 10-21-2009
Well technically no, I think you can physically open up the case and slide the new drive in without shutting down, BUT I don't think that would be a very good idea.
Re: Mac Pro - hard drive install question - wowzer - 10-21-2009
My understanding about SATA HD is that they are hot swappable...that being said, I've never even thought of trying a hot swap. To me any thing that moves at 5,000-7,000 RPM is a delicate item. YMMV.
Re: Mac Pro - hard drive install question - wowzer - 10-21-2009
Strike that Reverse it:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=260595
Re: Mac Pro - hard drive install question - jdc - 10-21-2009
wowzer wrote:
Strike that Reverse it:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=260595
well, that post is 3+ years old...
Re: Mac Pro - hard drive install question - AllGold - 10-22-2009
Knock yourself out, but only if you can find "hot-swappable" in regard to a Mac Pro anywhere on the apple.com site.
IIRC, you're not even supposed to open the case without shutting down the machine.