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Newer Technology eSATA Extender Cable Adapter for Mac Pro

3.8 out of 5 stars 11 customer reviews
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  • Adds 2 3Gb/s eSATA ports to your Mac Pro
  • Adds 2 eSATA ports (by extended 2 x unused 'hidden' SATA ports) for Mac Pro 2006 to 2008 Models (Models MacPro1,1; 2,1; 3,1)
  • Adds 1 eSATA port (by extended 1 x unused 'hidden' SATA ports) for Mac Pro 2009 to 2012 Models (Models MacPro 4,1;5,1)
  • Not for Mac Pro 2013 or later (MacPro6,1 model)
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Product Dimensions 6.3 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Item Weight 0.3 ounces
Shipping Weight 0.3 ounces
Manufacturer Newer Technology
ASIN B005OSCO3Y
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3.8 out of 5 stars 11 customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #1,015 in Computers & Accessories > Computer Accessories > Cables & Interconnects > SATA Cables
#56,768 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Cables
Date first available at Amazon.com June 1, 2011

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1.0 out of 5 starsNot worth the pain, agony, and frustration!
By C. Price on April 15, 2012
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Granted, Apple should never have made it this difficult. eSATA should be on every Mac Pro dating back to the original. FireWire and maybe someday Thunderbolt are no excuses. This is stuff every PC over a grand has... and Apple shuns it for no good reason.

That all said, Newer Technology did a terrible job, on multiple levels. First, the documentation is terrible at the most key points. I had to fall back to the Mac Pro RAID Card install guide, which I wish I had seen before starting this. This install removes basically everything short of the processors... and had I known that, I would have waited until I got the CPU upgrades that are on my wish list.

Removing the fan assembly is terrible with the guide they provided. The RAID Card guide Apple has online gives the key steps to make it work. Even then, this is stuff that is designed for people on-the-clock to do. I had to hammer back in fan assemblies on the rear that popped out, for no apparent reason.

It took over four hours. Mind you, I am a 20 year Apple veteran, and former engineer... I've taken this stuff apart and put it back together blindfolded (no, really!), and tackled the worst of the worst... including the 12-inch PowerBook G4 and Bondi Blue iMac. This was the third worst upgrade I've ever attempted.

Nothing is more heart-in-your-throat than when a memory riser won't reinsert into your $3,000+ machine, and you followed the instructions exactly... only to find a fan warped itself during the install.

Don't waste your time unless someone is paying you to do this. It isn't worth it. Get a 2.5-to-3.5 inch drive converter and use one of the four HDD bays. Even if you have to take an external SATA drive apart 20 times, trust me, it's not worth the effort.Read more ›
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1.0 out of 5 starsProbably Not for Early 2009 model Mac Pro 4.1
By Alex Forbes on March 22, 2014
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This product is identical to those one can buy generically for Win PC's, only with instructions for installing in Mac Pro (a) 2008 and earlier, or (b) 2009+. As noted by several others, the instructions are very poor. The photos were more helpful. Using them, I was able to determine the motherboard on my Early 2009 model Mac Pro does NOT match the Newer instruction photos for either old or new versions of the generation 1 Mac Pro. I have the single CPU model. I spent an additional hour Googling various videos and pdf's on the topic. Most are equally glib and breezy, but some warn this is not for the faint of heart.

I used to build my own Win PCs, but I'm NOT willing to completely disembowel my Mac Pro just on the off chance there are really 2 spare Sata ports hidden somewhere else on the Mobo. If there are, they are NOT located in the upper left corner where the photos say they are. I suspect all photos were taken on older motherboards.

My solution was to order the $262 Sonnet Technologies PCIE card, from Amazon. It provides 4 external eSata ports in one slot.
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1.0 out of 5 starsBeware not all mac has Sata connector.
By rnyproduction on July 2, 2013
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Even though this product state its compatible with mac towers. Be aware the newer Mac Such mine does not have a sata connector on mother board. Never got to used this unit.

They should explain this is only good for older Mac towers.
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5.0 out of 5 starsPlug-N-Play
By TECHYONE on January 16, 2014
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Plug-N-Play Simple... it literally is.. Best advice for installation of this is to do a Google or YouTube search as to how to install this. The instructions that come with it are decent.. but nothing explains installation like pictures or a video. That said installation takes little more than a screwdriver and a few minutes to install.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWorks perfect, great setup guide
By Mark Landis on September 14, 2012
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The instructions that come with the adapter is very well done. I had no problems quickly pulling apart the various pieces of the Mac Pro and wiring it up. Good solid construction, perfect fit, and it works like a charm.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat upgrade - Should have been installed at the factory
By R. Lusk on April 24, 2012
This upgrade is great if you need external eSata ports on you mac Pro. Why Apple didn't include this from the factory is a question for the ages (not as bad as the hidden eSata port on the new 2010 - 2012 iMacs)! OWC has a great set of install videos that clearly show how to make the instal in under 30 minutes. [...] One thing about Macs is they come from the factory woefully unprepared for connectivity. I had to add an 2x eSata card, and a Firewire 800/ 400 card. Why call something a Pro if it has as many ports as an iMac? I digress.. This is a great addition and is not a real pain unless you are squirmy about opening up your case and removing a few screws.
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