SSD upgrade for dell OptiPlex 7010

Question

I am trying to get a 240gb ssd upgrade for my 1tb hdd dell, im not sure if the 2.5 inch card i selected will fit
link to dell:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K0GNUOG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A29YM2LE5EUXD3&psc=1
link to the 240gb ssd card:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLNNDL2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2UXO5LPTDY3LN&psc=1

JOcean · Accepted Answer

The MT has the ability to hold 2 x 2.5' SSDs in the drive bays as per this support page. That Adata SSD should be fine. You could also go to a larger SSD storage size if finances permit. Crucial shows up to a 2 TB SSD as compatible here. But any quality drive such as Adata, Samsung, WD, etc. would be fine.

bradthetechnut · Answer

You'll need an SSD adapter. https://www.amazon.com/ORICO-Adapter-Mounting-Bracket-Interface/dp/B01LZWX6PD/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=orico+ssd+adapter&qid=1614210827&sr=8-3

Don't fall for cheapy adapters that put the connections in the wrong place. Then the tab that hangs down from the original caddy gets in the way. The adapter goes in the original caddy.

speedstep · Answer

Actually R494D, with N701D sata power splitter is the official way for 2 X 2.5 drives.

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Desktop-R494D-Drive-Optiplex/dp/B00XCGQLZC

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Dell-FOXCONN-SPLITTER-Desktop/dp/B00T74H5OE/

Tortdree · Answer

My 7010 is a MT

bradthetechnut · Answer

Depends on how many SSD's OP wants to install. Quantity may also depend on size/form factor. I've used the Orico adapters myself.

@Tortdree -If you do need further assistance, it'll help to know what size your 7010 is. Components and physical characteristics vary.

The adapter speedstep linked can also fit one SSD and one 2.5" HDD in the same slot.

bradthetechnut · Answer

Thanks for mentioning.

I finally got around to putting an SSD in my 7010 MT recently. Not only is it more responsive, cold boot time is only 17 sec. the last time I clocked it. Restarts are quick. I couldn't remember getting the Win10 waiting circles when booting today.

It's as fast as new 3070 SFF's at the library here in town.

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