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| − | === Ultrabay Slim SATA HDD Adapter === | + | === Ultrabay Slim SATA HDD Adapter (40Y8725) === | 
| − | This is an adapter  | + | This is an adapter that slides into an Ultrabay Slim. | 
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| === Features === | === 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 === | ||
| + | * [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/options/40y8746.pdf User's guide] (4.59 MB) | ||
| + | {{footnotes| | ||
| + | #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. | ||
| + | #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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| − | [[image: | + | [[image:UltraBay_Slim_SATA_HDD_Adapter.gif|192px]] | 
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| − | + | === 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. | ||
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| + | === 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 {{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>). | 
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| − | ===  | + | == Models supporting this accessory == | 
| − | * | + | === with the grommet intact === | 
| − | * | + | * {{T60}}, {{T60p}}, {{T61}}, {{T61p}} | 
| − | * | + | * {{R60}}, {{R60i}}, {{R60e}}{{footnote|2}}, {{R61}}, {{R61i}}, {{R61e}}{{footnote|2}} | 
| − | *ThinkPad {{ | + | * {{Z60t}}, {{Z61t}}, {{Z60m}}, {{Z61e}}{{footnote|2}}, {{Z61m}}, {{Z61p}} | 
| − | + | * {{ThinkPad Advanced Dock}} | |
| + | * {{ThinkPad X6 UltraBase}}, {{ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase}} | ||
| + | === with the grommet obliterated === | ||
| + | * {{T40}}, {{T40p}}, {{T41}}, {{T41p}}, {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}} | ||
| + | * {{R50}}, {{R50e}}, {{R50p}}, {{R51}}, {{R51e}}, {{R52}} | ||
| + | * {{G41}}{{footnote|2}}, {{G50}}{{footnote|2}} | ||
| + | * {{ThinkPad X4 UltraBase}}, {{ThinkPad X4 Dock}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Ultrabay Devices]] | 
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
 Resources
 
 
 | 
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
- T60, T60p, T61, T61p
- R60, R60i, R60e2, R61, R61i, R61e2
- Z60t, Z61t, Z60m, Z61e2, Z61m, Z61p
- ThinkPad Advanced Dock
- ThinkPad X6 UltraBase, ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase

