Can I install a 3TB drive in my mid-2007 24" iMac?

I'd like to know if I can install a 3TB drive in my mid-2007 24" iMac. The OTW page for this model says that 2TB is the maximum, but I think it was written before 3TB drives became available. Does anyone know if the controller will recognize drives larger than 2TB?

Hi,
First off it would need to be Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) compatible.
Looks like 4 TB is no problem in my research at OWC...
http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=pop&model=272&type=Internal+Dr ive
http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Models.cfm

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