replace SuperDrive by SSD


hi guys!

own macbook pro 13”, mid 2012

i’d replace optical drive 1tb ssd , keep old hdd.
want make sure have ssd connected right port in order out of ssd speed.

here system information says sata slots:
first slot connected hdd:
vendor: intel
product: 7 series chipset
link speed: 6 gigabit
negotiated link speed: 3 gigabit
physical interconnect: sata
description: ahci version 1.30 supported

second slot connected optical drive:
vendor: intel
product: 7 series chipset
link speed: 6 gigabit
negotiated link speed: 1.5 gigabit
physical interconnect: sata
description: ahci version 1.30 supported


make sure right:

mbp features 2 identical chipsets link speed of 6gb each. thus, won’t make difference port i’ll connect ssd , i’ll sata iii speed anyway?

(i’m asking because read it’s favourable move old hdd slot used optical drive , connect ssd slot connected hdd - procedure cause work i’d avoid)

add on question:

kind of case need put super drive in, in order use external cd drive in future.

help!
 

the ssd operate @ full sata speed in either port. won't notice difference in speed located. can test each connection putting ssd first in normal place , in optical port see connection speed. shouldn't matter either way.

in of older macs (15" 2011?) there 1 6gbs port. in mac don't have worry.

optical drive can buy cheap enclosure ebay or amazon. have 1 have ever used make sure worked. had known, not have spent $10! o_o
 


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