Comments on: The Mac Mini external SATA hack

By: damage hack

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By: Anders

Anders — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:28:05 +0000

Hi!

Does anyone know if the ATA controller card supports port multiplication?

I need to attach an external hard drive rack, but if the Mini’s controller card cannot handle port multiplication, I will have to use another computer.

Thanks in advance.

By: Thoughts on the 2011 Mac Mini | Apple Knacks

Thoughts on the 2011 Mac Mini | Apple Knacks — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:57:23 +0000

[...] If you don’t need the speed, you could always RAID together a pair of the 1.0TB drives, giving you a total of 2.0TB inside the Mini (which is still faster than single stock 5200/5400rpm drive, since they’re striped) for $240. And of course, if you need security, you could do a mirrored RAID 1 array for safety, such as for a file server. Bottom line – plenty of options without needing to go to an external solution or resort to hardware hacks like in the days of running SATA ports through a hole in the chassis. [...]

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:28:43 +0000

Any idea where to source replacement connectors e.g. for the power button, fan temp connector, and LED indicator? I’m building my Mini into a disused G5 Tower case, and extending those cables (without destroying the originals) is the only thing keeping me from a stock look and function.

Also, I have found a great SATA M-F cable at DX that does what I need in place of the M-M board that doesn’t seem to be available anymore. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/sata-7-pin-male-to-female-extension-cable-1m-14062

By: Isaac

Isaac — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:07:45 +0000

Nice tut, i’ve followed this mod on my 2007 24 inch C2D iMac running on a dual bay Raid 0 stripping (stardom SOHOTank) with 2 x WD black cavier HD and it show amazing Read Write speed. =D

By: Jay Kullmann

Jay Kullmann — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:37:26 +0000

We still Sell the Bracket if anyone need to do the Mod.
http://www.pccables.com/01652.html

By: leandro

leandro — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:28:38 +0000

very good! it’s very easy. i think that a mod like this it’s harder. thanks.

muito bom! isso é facil eu achei q uma modificação como essa fosse mais dificil

By: Lara Boons

Lara Boons — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:35:05 +0000

I think it’s possible. Just saw those little hooks away and try. The problem will be locking the connector in place. It glides easy on but also from the board. Lara

By: Justin

Justin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:56:15 +0000

Could you use this cable in place of the clipped board connector? ]]

http://www.cooldrives.com/sacaexsa7sic.html

Curious but inexperienced when it comes to this.

Thanks in advance

By: D.B. Summ

D.B. Summ — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:00:27 +0000

The thing I like most about my Mac is it just works… unlike my PC. I guess paying a premium for good hardware and software is worth it.