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| About this blog: Computers hate me. They really do. Every time I try to do something unusual like add new hardware, something is guaranteed to go wrong. I decided to start writing about my constant problems so that someone else might benefit from my experiences - or at least laugh at them! |
The VelociRaptor HD is actually a slightly bulky 2.5" drive permanently mounted inside a 3.5" heatsink. Although the dimensions of the device are identical to a full sized 3.5" drive, the SATA power and data connectors are not in the same position as a standard drive. This means that if you have a caddy or hot swap system with a rigid, fixed position connector you won't be able to use a Velociraptor. If it's connected via (flexible) cables there's no issue. In addition, the data connector is not a locking type. Just a heads up for people who may not be aware.
A VelociRaptor (at top) with three standard 3.5" drives below.
Note the different offset of the SATA connectors.
UPDATE: WD now offer a "backplane ready" version with the connectors in the right place, and a 2.5" form factor version (minus the big heatsink). The original version still seems to be the easiest to find, though.
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