- How many PCI slots of what type are provided by the Mac Pro models? How do you install a PCIe card in the Mac Pro? All Mac Pro models support PCIe (PCI Express) cards, but the type of cards supported varies, particularly between early and later systems.
- With the arrival of the Mercury Accelsior PCI Express SSD, OWC claims to have the only Mac bootable PCIe solid state drive currently on the market.The Mercury Accelsior comes in four different.
As SSD prices have moderated, now few who value the power and expansion of a Mac Pro doubt that the performance of an SSD is worth the price compared to a hard drive, or at least in addition to hard drives, but which SSD option is best for you depends on both your budget as well as your storage and performance needs.
- Tech Specs
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Tech Specs
Our PCI Express card is compatible with Apple's Mac Pro 2006-2012 towers. You can mount two 2.5' Mac compatible Sata III Solid State Drives onto this adapter card.
By taking advantage of your Mac Pro's quicker PCI Express bus, you can substantially increase the access time over your conventional SATA II drive bays. The drive bays in a Mac Pro are limited to 275/255 Mbps read/write speeds. This adapter/drive combination is capable of 450/350 Mbps read/write speeds, depending upon the speed of your SSD.
This drive adapter is bootable, making for the quickest possible system performance.
Compatible Mac Pros:Mac Model ID 1,1 - 2,1 - 3,1 - 4,1 - 5,1. This PCIe card is NOT compatible with Apple's latest Mac Pro 6,1 released in Late 2013.
Interface:PCI Express 2.0
Quick FAQ:Windows is supported by this device. 3.5' drives are not supported on this card
Shipping
Domestic Shipping Options | Delivery Estimate | |
US Postal Service 1st Class* | FREE | 3-10 business days |
US Postal Service Priority Mail | $6.99 | 2-4 business days |
UPS Ground | $9.99 | 3-5 business days |
UPS 2-Day | $12.99 and up | 2 business days |
UPS Overnight | $29.99 and up | 1 business day |
International Shipping Options | Delivery Estimate | |
UPS Worldwide Expedited | Price varies | 2-5 business days** |
UPS Worldwide Saver | Price varies | 1-3 business days** |

Ramjet offers same day shipping for UPS Overnight and UPS 2-day air orders for in-stock items that are received by 3pm Central time Monday through Friday (Holidays excluded.) UPS costs are calculated based on promixity and package weight.
Ssd Pci Express Adapter
* Shipping weights above .8 lbs (13 ounces) can not use US Postal Service 1st Class.
Ssd Pci Express
** International shipping charges include all brokerage fees, but do not include taxes or duties assessed by your local government. International delivery estimates do not include any customs inspection delays.