How can a get my iMAC to recognize a newly installed optical drive?

I recently ordered a new Optical drive for my iMAC 12,1 to replace a damaged one. I followed the instructions online to replace the drive with no issues. I restarted the iMAC and it will not recognize the new optical drive. The optical drive won't accept any disks either. The optical drive is
Model GA11N
Manufacturer: HL
Condition: Brand New never used, without original manufacturer packaging
SATA interface, Slot-in loading, 12.7mm in height, without faceplate, no eject button. 1 Year Warranty
with Apple Logo, Special for Apple iMac Intel 20" EMC 2266 A1224 21.5" 2308 27" 2390 2309 2374 Mac Mini Mid 2010
Write Speed: DVD-RAM :5X DVD+R :8X DVD+R DL :4X DVD-R DL :4X DVD+RW :8X DVD-R :8X DVD-RW :6X CD-R :24X CD-RW :24X Read Speed: DVD-ROM/DL: 6X CD-R:24X CD-RW: 24X CD-ROM: 24X
How can a get the iMAC to recognize this new optical drive?

Here are some sources for Mac compatible optical drives that wiil work with your 2011 iMac.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/VLU2SD24XS/
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/MR3F82SD24S/
http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-External-Super-Drive-Apple--MacBook/dp/B007FUDKB4 /ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392328000&sr=1-1&keywords=mac+compatible+ dvd+drive
http://www.amazon.com/External-Super-Drive-Apple-MacBook/dp/B009XON646/ref=sr_1_ 3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392328066&sr=1-3&keywords=mac+compatible+dvd+drive
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Portable-External-GP40NB40/dp/B009DS6OFU/re f=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392328138&sr=1-8&keywords=mac+compatible+dvd +drive

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