How expandable is it INSIDE the case? I'd like to know if there is more than 1 SATA port, and what type of connection the DVD drive has.
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Information from - http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/optiplex-745/pd Desktop Number of Bays 1 internal 3.5", 1 external 3.5", 1 external 5.25" Dimensions H: 15.65" W: 4.59" D: 14.25" H: 39.75cm W: 11.66cm D: 36.19cm Slots 2 low-profile PCI -(H: 2.5" X L: 6.6") 1 low-profile PCIe x16 graphics -(H: 2.5" X L: 6.6") Optional Riser converts the PCIe and PCI to either 1 PCIe and 1 PCI or 2 PCI - variable height -(H: 4.2" X L: 6.6")
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Hi Z I would have to agree with R. Davis You may want to check your mother board settings as i had some problems having six sata devices connected. The drive has no drivers that come with it only some cheep burning software if you buy retail, Bulk drives is all i buy.
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Thank you for asking and all the responses, that had me confused too. It looked like a small drive but the dimensions were off. I'm also looking at getting the hard case recommended but that dimensions listed would not have fit. I'm grateful to have found my question already answered.
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There is plenty of space inside for Optical Drive and HDD. You may have to remove some screws and a cover for the Optical Drive but there appears to be plenty of space for both. I just added RAM memory so I did have the cover off and and got a good inside view.
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Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.) It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?) But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-) Brian Newberry
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We have the seller here indicating that this enclosure will work with a 6Tb drive, whereas there is another question raising an inability to run a 4Tb drive - which is answered by a comment that a 2Tb drive was successfully housed. We need to have the seller or manufacturer settle these questions. IS THERE an upper limit to drive capacity; or are there any limits to drive type or SATA permutations?
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Thanks for your information. I did also find out that there's a sata port intended for an optical drive. If so, then I can mount the SSD in that bay and still have all 4 bays for data. Now - does anybody know if the BIOS can handle 3TB drives without repartitioning?
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I looked inside and there are two 5.25 bays, one of these is occupied with a DVD-r. The hard drive slots I'm not so sure of but it looks like 5 altogether including the one that is used for the drive that comes with the computer. If this isn't correct then there may be 3 altogether. Sorry that I can't be positive about this.There is no door access like the DVD-r drives on the front of the computer but there are bays inside for 3.5 hard drives to be mounted.
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It's hard to see from the picture, but the DVD drive is mounted so the tray comes out the front panel. As shown, the tray would come out in an "up and down" fashion. The computer itself can easily placed "long side down" so tray would come out in the more conventional "left to right" position. Based on what I saw, I don't believe there is room for a second DVD Drive OR and extra Hard Drive. Computer is very small (Small Form Factor), and very quite. Hope this helps
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Checked Dell. The computer is discontinued. I takes a 2.5 inch SATA drive. I guess it depends on the health of your gear if it's worth it.
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PS: I meant to also add that you should scroll down to Page 7 of 17 in the Sabrent PDF manual; the pics will show how to install the SATA drive using the port on the Sabrent HD enclosure. The old saying... a picture is worth a thousand words applies!! (&lt;;
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There are 9 disc drive bays - 3 for DVD drives and 6 for HDD. 2 of the DVD bays can be adapted to accomodate HDDs with included hardware. The remaining bay would require you to provide the adapting. It also includes an additional small cage independent of the other bays that has a capacity of 4 SSDs.
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Internally, 6x SATA slots are in the system with 2x being used by the HDD and the SATA DVD Drive. This leaves another 4 ready for use. You can use an SSD should you like as well as add another DVD drive or Blu Ray drive.
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There are four internal 3.5" drive bays. There is, additionally, a 5.25" external drive bay that isn't used that some people use to hook up additional disks with an adapter. 4TB disks work in this system, if your operating system supports them. I've been particularly happy with WD Red disks in this chassis.
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The standard configuration is: 2 optical drives (DVD/BD/CD), 3x3.5" HDD drives (I believe your two 1TB qualify) and 2x2.5" SSD drives.As an option you can add a second 3-drive 3.5" cage (sold separately) or install 2.5" SSD drives in the 3.5" drive trays instead of the 3.5" HDDs.I hope this helps.
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There is no dvd-rom (drive) on this laptop. There is also no VGA connector port. I think that's the trade off for its lightness and thiness. Hope this is helpful.
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Ryan: I am very interested in finding a case, possibly one with a slot load drive. I read you mentioned a case you found but where's the picture of the case? I would love to see it if you could please provide me a link or photo. Thanks so much. -cindy