Samsung 970 Evo Plus Mac Pro late 2013

[fraz7]

Hi,

 

This is about asking about a real Mac (I'll have another go at Hackintosh later)_late 2013 Mac Pro - & - The Samsung 970 Evo Plus - I got a 500 GB drive which does work if you are using High Sierra or higher and the new APFS file system for partitioning - So with this drive I didn't have many problems with the "adapter" to fit it to the MP 2013.

 

Also I got a 1 TB (same drive)_that I'm convinced does not have the correct firmware on as I've tried without success so there is a difference compared to the 500 GB drive that did work.

 

What is needed is a USB >> to nvme (M.2)_enclosure  that 100% works without any conditions.  OWC have something called "ENVOY" - Are there any other options?

 

Samsung use Magician software that I've tried on the PC test bench _(and new firmware ISO)_to create a USB bootable but this is where I'm a bit confused.

 

What is the best cheapest USB >> nvme M.2 converter to use with Mac? - And how would I exactly update the firmware on the 1 TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus SSD?

 

Simple steps would be best here - Any help with this appreciated - Thanks (to make the device discoverable)__

 

I can run any version of OS X / Mac OS - So with some assistance this should be OK to do (but the confusion)_has struck which isn't good - Thanks

Edited September 7, 2020 by fraz7

[fuzzylogic]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-NVMe-PCIe-Enclosure-PCI-M-2/dp/B07GPB1VR4

 

• [NVMe Enclosure] - NV-C01 external adapter features the latest chipset of USB3.1 to PCIe Gen3 x 2 lane bridge controller. Achieving 1,000MB/s USB data transition from NVM Express PCI-e SSD to desk PC, notebook or Mac. R/W speed up to 850-1020MB/s with most NVMe hard drive. Compatible with Windows, MacOS and Thunderbolt 3 of Apple MacBook Pro and Intel NUC. Packed with two 10Gbps cables: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C
• http://www.ssd-for-mac.com/blog/files/usb31-mac-nvme-ssd-enclosure.php
• https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/13/usb-c-nvme-ssd-enclosure-mac/