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=== Ultrabay Slim SATA HDD Adapter ===
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=== Ultrabay Slim SATA HDD Adapter (40Y8725) ===
 
This is an adapter that slides into an Ultrabay Slim.
 
This is an adapter that slides into an Ultrabay Slim.
 
=== Features ===
 
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=== Overview ===
 
=== Overview ===
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The adapter has a black plastic grommet located at the back that restricts its use to the x6x series ThinkPads. Some have successfully removed this grommet with a pair of channel lock pliers, or sliced it off with a Dremel in which after it will fit into older ThinkPads like the T40 series. This works because the adapter has a matching connector that fits into the Ultrabay Slim in the T40 series ThinkPads.
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The adapter has a black plastic grommet located at the back that restricts its use to the x6x series ThinkPads. Some have successfully removed this grommet with a pair of channel lock pliers, or sliced it off with a Dremel to fit into older ThinkPads like the T40 series. This works because the adapter has a matching connector that fits into the Ultrabay Slim in the T40 series ThinkPads.
  
 
=== Part numbers ===
 
=== Part numbers ===
 
==== Branded as the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter ====
 
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* 40Y8725, 45J7902, 45J7901, 26R9247, 26R9246
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* 45J7901 (45J7902), 26R9246 (26R9247)
  
 
=== Linux support ===
 
=== Linux support ===
 
If connected at boot time, the drive is normally {{path|/dev/sdb}}.
 
If connected at boot time, the drive is normally {{path|/dev/sdb}}.
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Third-party clones may use other bridge chips, e.g., Sunplus SPIF223A. Some might not be configured correctly thus producing a kernel warning "limited to UDMA/33 due to 40-wire cable" and working slower than necessary. This can be overridden by the <code>libata.force</code> kernel parameter (e.g., <code>libata.force=short40c</code>).
  
 
== Models supporting this accessory ==
 
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=== with the grommet obliterated ===
 
=== with the grommet obliterated ===

Latest revision as of 17:10, 25 September 2022

Ultrabay Slim SATA HDD Adapter (40Y8725)

This is an adapter that slides into an Ultrabay Slim.

Features

  • One SATA slot for a 2.5-inch, 7 or 9.5-millimeter HDD/SSD/SSHD
  • Marvell 88SA8040-TBC (SATA-to-PATA bridge controller)
  • Weight: 105 grams or 0.23 pounds

Resources

FOOTNOTES [Δ]
  1. This HDD adapter requires a caddy tray/bracket to be screwed onto the 2.5-inch storage drive, however if that is not possible, the screws can be used instead of the caddy tray/bracket.
  2. This model is unsupported, but the adapter will fit-in and function as it has a compatible connector to accept the adapter. The main problem would be the removal of the adapter, as these models lack any sort of ejection mechanism to conveniently remove the adapter.

UltraBay Slim SATA HDD Adapter.gif

Overview

The adapter has a black plastic grommet located at the back that restricts its use to the x6x series ThinkPads. Some have successfully removed this grommet with a pair of channel lock pliers, or sliced it off with a Dremel to fit into older ThinkPads like the T40 series. This works because the adapter has a matching connector that fits into the Ultrabay Slim in the T40 series ThinkPads.

Part numbers

Branded as the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter

  • 45J7901 (45J7902), 26R9246 (26R9247)

Linux support

If connected at boot time, the drive is normally /dev/sdb.

Third-party clones may use other bridge chips, e.g., Sunplus SPIF223A. Some might not be configured correctly thus producing a kernel warning "limited to UDMA/33 due to 40-wire cable" and working slower than necessary. This can be overridden by the libata.force kernel parameter (e.g., libata.force=short40c).

Models supporting this accessory

with the grommet intact

with the grommet obliterated

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