Adding 2.5-inch hard drive to Inspiron 3671 Desktop Computer

Question

It appears I can add two 2.5-inch hard drive to my Inspiron 3671 Desktop Computer. Is it possible because there is seems to be two space for them, and there are two SATA ports left available on the motherboard?

DELL-Jesse L · Accepted Answer

Manchester00,

Below is information that may help you.

Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

One 3.5-inch hard drive
One 3.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 2230/2280 PCIe/NVMe solid-state drive/Intel Optane storage
Up to two 2.5-inch hard drives
Up to two 2.5-inch hard drive(s) and one M.2 2230/2280 PCIe/NVMe solid-state drive/Intel Optane storage
Up to one 3.5-inch hard drive and two 2.5-inch hard drive(s) and one PCIe/NVMe M.2 2280

The primary drive of your computer varies depending on the storage configuration. For computers:

with a M.2 solid-state drive, the M.2 solid-state drive is the primary drive
without a M.2 drive, either the 3.5-inch hard drive or one of the 2.5-inch hard drives is the primary drive

Storage type

Interface type

Capacity

Slimline DVD +/-RW optical drive (Optional, ordered at the point of purchase)

SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps

Not applicable

2.5-inch hard drive

NOTE: This computer is not shipped with a 2.5-inch hard drive. It is shipped with two empty 2.5-inch hard drive cages and a SATA extension cable.

SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps

Up to 1 TB

3.5-inch hard drive

SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps

Up to 2 TB

M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive

PCIe/NVMe AHCI, up to 6 Gbps

Up to 512 GB

Manchester00 · Answer

Thanks, Jesse.

izzybob · Answer

Hi, So reading this, is it true that if I have a primary 3.5' HDD, my only option for additional storage is to add up to 2.5' drives but they can each only be 1TB each?

Manchester00 · Answer

what is SATA AHCI. Is it SATA 1, 2, or 3?

izzybob · Answer

I honestly don't know the answer to that. However, I just got off the phone with Dell and they confirmed that I can only add two 2.5 inch drives but they can only be 1TB each. I RMA'd the machine and will get a different spec. Thank you for responding however.

Manchester00 · Answer

Hi Jesse. I have bought 2 2.5' 1Tb drives. I need to know what power cables are needed. The Sata data cables are in place. I was told Dell has its own connectors, so what is the name of the power cable, and where can I get them?

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

Manchester00,   Click here for viewing the service manual for your system.

Manchester00 · Answer

Hi Jesse. The manual does not mention the SATA power cable.

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