Mac Pro (8-core): Memory and hard drive kit compatibility

  • Last Modified: March 10, 2009
  • Article: HT2609
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Summary

With the release of Mac Pro (8-core) computers, Apple has qualified additional memory and hard drive options. Apple memory and hard drive kits designed for Mac Pro (8-core) computers are compatible with all Mac Pro computers (quad-core or 8-core).

Important

: Mac Pro memory and hard drive kits designed for quad-core Mac Pro computers only are not qualified for use with a Mac Pro (8-core) computers.

Products Affected

Mac Pro

Apple kits compatible with all Mac Pro computers (quad-core and 8-core)

Part Number and description

  • MA985, 1GB 667MHz DDR2 FB DIMM ECC - 2x512MB
  • MA986, 2GB 667MHz DDR2 FB DIMM ECC - 2x1GB
  • MA987, 4GB 667MHz DDR2 FB DIMM ECC - 2x2GB
  • MA988, 500GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive for Mac pro
  • MA989, 750GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive for Mac pro

Apple kits compatible only with quad-core Mac Pro computers

Part Number and description

  • MA684, 1GB 667MHz DDR2 FB DIMM ECC - 2x512MB
  • MA685, 2GB 667MHz DDR2 FB DIMM ECC - 2x1GB
  • MA833, 4GB 667MHz DDR2 FB DIMM ECC - 2x2GB
  • MA690, 500GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive for Mac pro
  • MA851, 750GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive for Mac pro
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