On a Mac Pro 5.1, do I need the 4 port card (and then run internal power to it), or can I use one of the 2 port cards (without a power connection) &amp; then use an external powered usb?
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You need to power the card. I bought two 4 port cards and powered them off the SATA power in bay 4. They work flawlessly on my 5,1 under 10.8, 10.9 and Windows 7.
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The Powerbag uses USB for charging, and Mac(book?) Pro cannot charge by USB.http://store.apple.com/us/question/answers/product/MD565LL/A/can-i-charge-my-macbook-through-the-usb/QUKUPXDK9A7KXHKJ4
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If you have the new iMac (late 2012), you have USB 3.0 ports on it. You can hook up this HUB to your iMac, but you need the external power as well.
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I am trying to use it with a Mac Pro. I can make it work but there are issues. The mac won't recognize it at startup. I have to unhook it and reconnect after startup. It works fine then, if I just put the mac to sleep its fine at wake up.
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Hello Hellen,The new Apple computer might have already a slot for the SD card built in, so no need for the adaptor.If you bought already one, that will work on older MacBook Pro's like mine (circa 2007)... You can get more info about you SDXC Port on the following link:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3553?viewlocale=en_USHave fun with your MAC...ReinaldoEDIT: that adapter used the ExpressCard Port, pretty much like PCMCIA on PC's, very old architecture... you can already read SD cards on your current port, no need for adaptor... if you want to read memory stick or any other format, you would be better of with a multi-card USB reader like:CCM® Universal SDHC SDXC TF Flash Memory Card Reader (USB 2.0) Hello Hellen,The new Apple computer might have already a slot for the SD card built in, so no need for the adaptor.If you bought already one, that will work on older MacBook Pro's like mine (circa 2007)... You can get more info about you SDXC Port on the following link:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3553?viewlocale=en_USHave fun with your MAC...ReinaldoEDIT: that adapter used the ExpressCard Port, pretty much like PCMCIA on PC's, very old architecture... you can already read SD cards on your current port, no need for adaptor... if you want to... » Read More Hello Hellen,The new Apple computer might have already a slot for the SD card built in, so no need for the adaptor.If you bought already one, that will work on older MacBook Pro's like mine (circa 2007)... You can get more info about you SDXC Port on the following link:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3553?viewlocale=en_USHave fun with your MAC...ReinaldoEDIT: that adapter used the ExpressCard Port, pretty much like PCMCIA on PC's, very old architecture... you can already read SD cards on your current port, no need for adaptor... if you want to read memory stick or any other format, you would be better of with a multi-card USB reader like:CCM® Universal SDHC SDXC TF Flash Memory Card Reader (USB 2.0) « Show Less
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My Mac Pro is the 3,1. This card works well in it. Your Mac Pro is the 4,1. See here:http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-eight-core-2.26-early-2009-nehalem-specs.htmlI looked at the specs for the 1,1 2,1 3,1 and 4,1 the earlier modes have a slightly older versions of PCIe slots. You and I the same version and it is working for me. If there is some other issue I can not find it. If Apple Core Tech has a decent return policy go for it.
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I am using this in my Mac Pro currently. You need to make sure your Mac can use this card though.
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I know they don't officially support Macs but if i plugged it in using the usb cable would it recognize it or no. It's kind of a deal breaker for me so i was wondering if anyone had any info.Thanks!
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Am using w a new Mac Pro, but requires an ACTIVE connector ($100). Assuming similar set up would work for laptop.
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Sorry I never hooked up the internal USB port on this card. If the out side ports work then most likely the internal port is bad. If the external enclosure gets its power from the USB port and it will work on the out side port I would say its bad. Did you try some other USB device on the internal port? If it worked but will not work with the external enclosure then it means it does not have the right connection to supply power to the enclosure.
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I was using my slot disk for the Mac. I forgot what cable it it that you can use but I googled it and brought it on amazon. You can also just by a USB slot disk and connect it with your computer
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Card has no effect on Mac Pro sleeping or waking from sleep. Acts just like the existing USB ports.
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Maybe! MacPro=NO there is a sata port right next to the bus. PC= depends on your computer. Note! W/O additional power it will not work.
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No, you need at least OS X 8.5. Mad Pro's been having trouble with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt on their Mac Pro's. Their top tech support told me that only way for any card to work is to have latest OS. This of course causes problems fir you are running FCP 7 and other programs that will not work above Lion. Hope this helps, this is a good card, but you have to have latest OS 10. Like other's have said I'm not sure about the Mac Pro 1.1. I will say the Orico is a good company and I have had good relations with them, they are dedicated and will strive to serve you. They do not have driver for Mac that will work with less the OS x. No, you need at least OS X 8.5. Mad Pro's been having trouble with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt on their Mac Pro's. Their top tech support told me that only way for any card to work is to have latest OS. This of course causes problems fir you are running FCP 7 and other programs that will not work above Lion. Hope this helps, this is a good card, but you have to have latest OS 10. Like other's have said I'm not sure about the Mac Pro 1.1. I will say the Orico is a good company and I have had good relations with them, they are dedicated and will strive to serve you. They do not have driver for... » Read More No, you need at least OS X 8.5. Mad Pro's been having trouble with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt on their Mac Pro's. Their top tech support told me that only way for any card to work is to have latest OS. This of course causes problems fir you are running FCP 7 and other programs that will not work above Lion. Hope this helps, this is a good card, but you have to have latest OS 10. Like other's have said I'm not sure about the Mac Pro 1.1. I will say the Orico is a good company and I have had good relations with them, they are dedicated and will strive to serve you. They do not have driver for Mac that will work with less the OS x. « Show Less
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I'm not much of a gamer, but with only 2 USB 3.0 ports on my MacBook Pro I use 1 port for external hard drives. That leaves only 1 available for other use. As this plugs into the SD card slot it leaves your other port free.Transfer times are fast, so I would use this for games etc. I use mine for video storage, photo backup, and music.
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One USB port but some functions are limited by power of the device. Ie I could use on my MacBook, but couldn't format. Had to format from my iMac.
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This depends on what MacPro you have. Mine did not have thunderbolt ports, but a new radeon graphics card did have 2 thunderbolt ports. I think firewire 800 is the fastest cable for your MacPro.