Optiplex 9020 Hard Drive Upgrade

Question

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

Both WD Blue 250GB and WD Gold 12TB are 1' thick.  So no thickness issues.

HazemMetwaly97 · Answer

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 · Answer

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.  Open a Command Prompt with administrative rights. Type the following command: bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal Restart the computer. Enter the BIOS Setup by tapping on F2 at Dell logo flash screen. Change the SATA Operation mode from ATA to AHCI. Save changes and exit. Your Windows will boot in Safe Mode. Open a Command Prompt with administrative rights again. Type the following command: bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot Restart your computer. Your Windows should boot as normal but with AHCI mode. For converting the boot drive to GPT, y ou can convert using the MBR2GPT command-line tool, please review this Microsoft's article to see how to use the MBR2GPT tool   Before attempt to work on your system, make sure to have all important data backup.

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