Anyone use Sonnet Tempo™ SSD Pro Plus 6Gb/s SATA PCIe 2.5" SSD Host Adapter ?

[pRICE cUBE]

Looks like this could work for my faster data throughput needs and compatible with my old Mac Pro 1,1. Does the MP 1,1 get the full 6Gb/s or is that for newer Mac Pros? I am aware I would need to by the SSD separately.

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sonnet%2...TA6SSDPSE/

[PeterW]

The PCIe slots in a Mac Pro 1,1 are 1.0, not the 2.0 required for the Sonnet card.

[jdc]

1.1 MP is PCIe slots are too old for these cards.

Not sure why a 2 drive card, OWCs singe drive card is $50... but

2006-2007 Mac Pro. These models utilize PCIe 1.0 slot which cannot be configured (even with the Expansion Utility in OS X) to address Accelsior S as anything but as a first generation one-lane card. As a result, Accelsior S performance will be limited to 190-200MB/s data rates. If maximum data rate speedis desired, we recommend the installation of a 2.5" OWC Mercury SSD in an open Mac Pro drive bay.

[anonymouse1]

Looks like that card won't help: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/PCIe...patibility

But the Apricorn Solo Velocity X1 will (the X2 won't). See the table about 2/3 of the way down, here:

https://www.apricorn.com/upgrades/vel-solox2

I have one in perfect condition I could sell, below Amazon/newegg prices. PM me if you're interested.

[MrNoBody]

Apricorn cards work great, pNp simplicity.

Have the Apricorn Velocity Solo x2 in my MP 5,1. Only costs $60AR

[decay]

This one?
https://www.apricorn.com/upgrades/vel-solo-x1

[AllGold]

pRICE cUBE wrote:
Looks like this could work for my faster data throughput needs and compatible with my old Mac Pro 1,1. Does the MP 1,1 get the full 6Gb/s or is that for newer Mac Pros? I am aware I would need to by the SSD separately.

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sonnet%2...TA6SSDPSE/

As others have pointed out, that card is not compatible with the Mac Pro 1,1.

But even aside from that, you're talking about putting a $300 card in a $100 computer. I'd say it's time to think about getting a $300-$400 computer (Mac Pro 4,1 or 5,1) that won't need such heroic measures to get up to speed.