I have a new M1 Studio and wonder how I can attach my other three 3.5 and a couple of SSD hard drives that were in my Mac Pro 5,1 to the new computer so they will show up on my screen. Would some kind of a multiple box be used, and if so, how could I power it. Any help appreciated.
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Do you more ports than what the studio has? You can use USB-C to USB-A adapters to use the 3.5" drives to TB ports and you also have two rear USB-A ports and two USB-C front ports. If you need more just connect a hub.
Mac Pro 5,1 has four drive bays internally for 3.5-in SATA drives, and can be adapted to 2.5-in SATA drives such as SSD drives. But when you unbolt the drive "sled", you are left with a bare SATA drive -- no power, no enclosure, no cables.
--That is why the dilemma about "what else do I need to make this "GO"?
How to connect multiple external drives to Mac Studio?
