Current version by: Dan
Title:
The Seagate SSHD drives on IFIXIT needs some clarity
Text:
| Hi guys, | |
| It looks like you don't have any of the older 2.5" Seagate drives left and are now selling the newer FireCuda series. | |
| Take a look at the specs sheets here: | |
| * [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/laptop-sshd-dsDS1814-3-1602US-en_US.pdf|Older Seagate SSHD spec sheet] | |
| * [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/product-content/firecuda-family/firecuda/files/firecuda-2-5-ds1908-1-1609us.pdf|2.5" FireCuda Spec sheet] & [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/product-content/seagate-laptop-fam/laptop-sshd/en-us/docs/100802299d.pdf|FireCuda Product Manual] | |
| Note the older model has auto sense technology so it will work in the older SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) or SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) and the current SATA III (6.0 Gb's) systems. The newer model only works within SATA III systems ;-{ | |
| - | I spoke with Seagate and I even tried one out sorry to say its not reliable in a SATA II system. The reason they dropped support was there thinking was the need for it as dropped off as most people have traded up to newer systems. With the removal the BOM cost can be lowered allowing them to have some pricing freedom. |
| + | I spoke with Seagate and I even tried one out sorry to say its not reliable in a SATA II or SATA I system. The reason they dropped support was there thinking was the need for it as dropped off as most people have traded up to newer systems. With the removal, the BOM cost can be lowered allowing them to have some pricing freedom. |
| - | What may have confused you is the original 3.5" SSHD drive was a fixed speed SATA III drive. The second generation intro'ed auto sense technology and the current FireCuda is also auto sense so it will work in all three systems. |
| + | What may have confused you is the original 3.5" SSHD drive was a fixed speed SATA III drive. The second generation intro'ed auto sense technology and the current FireCuda is also an auto sense drive (just a rebadging of the gen2 drive) so it will work in all three systems. |
| - | Seagate stated they will likely alter the design this fall at which time they will drop auto sense within it as well. |
| + | Seagate stated they will likely alter the design this fall at which time they will drop auto sense within it as well. |
| - | The best thing here is to put in the SATA speed in the description & pull the drive listing from the older MacBook & Macbook Pro's. You'll need to find a SATA II / III SSD as the only option for the older systems. |
| + | The best thing here is to put in the SATA speed in the description & pull the drive listing from the older MacBook & Macbook Pro's. You'll need to find a SATA I / II / III SSD as that is the only option for the older systems. |
| - | Here's a good reference: [http://www.engineersedge.com/computer_technology/serial_ata_cables.htm |
| + | Here's a good reference: [http://www.engineersedge.com/computer_technology/serial_ata_cables.htm] |
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Edit by: Dan
Title:
The Seagate SSHD drives on IFIXIT needs some clarity
Text:
| Hi guys, | |
| It looks like you don't have any of the older 2.5" Seagate drives left and are now selling the newer FireCuda series. | |
| Take a look at the specs sheets here: | |
| * [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/laptop-sshd-dsDS1814-3-1602US-en_US.pdf|Older Seagate SSHD spec sheet] | |
| * [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/product-content/firecuda-family/firecuda/files/firecuda-2-5-ds1908-1-1609us.pdf|2.5" FireCuda Spec sheet] & [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/product-content/seagate-laptop-fam/laptop-sshd/en-us/docs/100802299d.pdf|FireCuda Product Manual] | |
| Note the older model has auto sense technology so it will work in the older SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) or SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) and the current SATA III (6.0 Gb's) systems. The newer model only works within SATA III systems ;-{ | |
| I spoke with Seagate and I even tried one out sorry to say its not reliable in a SATA II system. The reason they dropped support was there thinking was the need for it as dropped off as most people have traded up to newer systems. With the removal the BOM cost can be lowered allowing them to have some pricing freedom. | |
| What may have confused you is the original 3.5" SSHD drive was a fixed speed SATA III drive. The second generation intro'ed auto sense technology and the current FireCuda is also auto sense so it will work in all three systems. | |
| - | Seagate stated they will likely alter the design this fall at which time they will drop auto sense within it as well. |
| + | Seagate stated they will likely alter the design this fall at which time they will drop auto sense within it as well. |
| + | |
| + | The best thing here is to put in the SATA speed in the description & pull the drive listing from the older MacBook & Macbook Pro's. You'll need to find a SATA II / III SSD as the only option for the older systems. |
| + | |
| + | Here's a good reference: [http://www.engineersedge.com/computer_technology/serial_ata_cables.htm}SATA cable & Interface Overview] |
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Original post by: Dan
Title:
The Seagate SSHD drives on IFIXIT needs some clarity
Text:
Hi guys,
It looks like you don't have any of the older 2.5" Seagate drives left and are now selling the newer FireCuda series.
Take a look at the specs sheets here:
* [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/laptop-sshd-dsDS1814-3-1602US-en_US.pdf|Older Seagate SSHD spec sheet]
* [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/product-content/firecuda-family/firecuda/files/firecuda-2-5-ds1908-1-1609us.pdf|2.5" FireCuda Spec sheet] & [http://www.seagate.com/www-content/product-content/seagate-laptop-fam/laptop-sshd/en-us/docs/100802299d.pdf|FireCuda Product Manual]
Note the older model has auto sense technology so it will work in the older SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) or SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) and the current SATA III (6.0 Gb's) systems. The newer model only works within SATA III systems ;-{
I spoke with Seagate and I even tried one out sorry to say its not reliable in a SATA II system. The reason they dropped support was there thinking was the need for it as dropped off as most people have traded up to newer systems. With the removal the BOM cost can be lowered allowing them to have some pricing freedom.
What may have confused you is the original 3.5" SSHD drive was a fixed speed SATA III drive. The second generation intro'ed auto sense technology and the current FireCuda is also auto sense so it will work in all three systems.
Seagate stated they will likely alter the design this fall at which time they will drop auto sense within it as well.
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