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Optiplex 9020 Hard Drive Upgrade
OptiPlex 9020
Hello, I want to Upgrade my secondary HDD drive from 2 TB to WD Gold 12 TB. I just want to confirm whether this new Hard Drive can work probably without any issues "Note that my primary drive is 120 GB SSD, and I use legacy BIOS to boot the OS", and thanks in advance.
redxps630
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March 25th, 2023 12:00
No user validation of 12TB hdd in 9020, but there is evidence that multiple 8TB hdd works in 9020. https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/57070128
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53011849
HazemMetwaly97
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March 25th, 2023 20:00
So if multiple 8TB HDDS work fine in the Optiplex 9020, this means that there're possibilities that the 12TB HDD should work fine too.
Chino de Oro
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March 25th, 2023 23:00
It's a standard SATA 6 Gb/s, with backward compatibility. It should work with your Optiplex without issue. Just make sure to initialize with GPT to access full drive capacity. Also, be aware of mounting space for a full size fitment (thick drive).
bradthetechnut
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March 27th, 2023 16:00
Both WD Blue 250GB and WD Gold 12TB are 1" thick. So no thickness issues.
HazemMetwaly97
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April 1st, 2023 22:00
Ok so this drive can already fit normally, shall i make another conversion "for example changing SATA operation in BIOS settings" as shown in this picture? or there isn't any need for such conversions?
Also is it necessary to convert the Boot drive to GPT too??
Chino de Oro
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April 1st, 2023 23:00
For SATA operation mode, AHCI can give you more advance features and compatibility than ATA mode. It is possible to change the SATA operation mode, but you must do so with proper steps (see below), else you'll get BSOD (blue screen) and your system won't boot.