Putting Ultra ATA drive into Mac Pro

I need to get data off of a drive that was in a PC that crashed. Any issues putting it in one of the bays of my (2009) Mac Pro?

Yes, but a poor investment.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/U2NV2SPATA/
When for $20 more you have a case for regular use.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MEFW934FWU2K/

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