Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

4000 is 2U tall, 4100 is 1U. Just want to make sure which one you have.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Yup Yup... -OR- He could post the model number... :doh:

If it is 70700042-0x then it is a 4000, if not, then it aint... ( x = 1 thru 4 )

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

It's a 4000 alright. 2U tall and all.

I've also got 3 4100's that are working just dandy so I'm pretty sure of the identification although I didn't seem that way in my first post.

It's not in front of me at the moment but if you want the model number, I can get that too.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Then the 3.4.805 should do the job for those 250GB drives (I have a 4000 with a 250GB drive and 3.4.805)...

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Hi Phoenix,
Thanks for the info on the 3.4.805 OS. Any chance you could help me find it?

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Sorry, Adaptec does not have it on their download section (at least that I could ever find)...

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

It is done through a email tech request. But they may not release the 805 version. Snap never acknowledge that it existed.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

So does anyone have a copy that can be emailed? I too just put a pair of Seagate 200 GB's in my 2000 only to find out I pretty much wasted my time without 805 to unlock the full cap.

Thanks

Brianc33

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

What is your BIOS version?
If your BIOS and Hardware are not v2 it want be needed, LBA48 not supported on V1 2000.

To find it click on the SnapAppliance Logo from the admin page.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Hi,

I recently inherited a Snap 2000 which I would like to upgrade for use on my existing network (Windows 2003 SBS). The unit is configured with a pair of 30Gb drives installed, which is pretty insignificant in todays terms.

After much frustration, I stumbled across this forum and for the first time, I fell that there may be some light at the end of this tunnel.

While googling, I noticed a guy who claims to have succesfully installed 2 x 300Gb drives in his Snap 2000. All of his Snap version numbers were identical to mine with the exeption of the software. He was using version 4.0.830

Does someone know how I could get hold of a copy of this SnapOS version (or better) together with some instructions on how to go about this?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Snap 2000

Software: 2.4.437
BIOS: 2.0.252
Hardware: 2.0.0

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Yhea, 30 giq is a little outdated for today, but it was huge in 1998 when these units were released. Just need to add another "0" to the disks.

You have a v2 hardware which means your 2000 will support large drives. BUt since this is a software raid unit, you will/should upgrade your ram to. You will need minimum of 128 meg of PC100 DIMM's installed. For some reason the larger drives need more cache, as well as v4 requiring more.

You said MS2003 Small Bussiness Server. Are you using MS2003 AD? This is the only advantage v4 brings to the table. Other wise upgrade to 3.4.805.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

HW is 2.0.0 and BIOS is 2.0.282. That will support LBA48 with the right OS, right?

Thx.

Brianc33.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Thanks so much for your input

Yes, I am using 2003 Active Directory, so being able to support this would be a definite bonus.

Upgrading the RAM shouldn't pose a problem, however you mentioned 128Mb as a minimum. What is the largest PC100 module the Snap 2000 will support?

Last, but not least, where could I obtain a copy of the v4 or 3.4.805 OS?

Looking forward to your response.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

The largest PC100 is 256meg. But the snap can be picky. If one doesn't work try another it got to do with the page size.

AD 2003, have to have the latest v4 to support it. There is a work around posted in the wiki section of procooling.

As for the OS we are not allowed to do that on this site. You may want to read the notice at the top of the threads.

Adaptec are the new owners of SnapAppliance, they have it but they are not a good company to do bussiness with. Lets say they are not friendly. They just wants to sell service contracts. Now if you already have a service contract I think you can get it a discount price.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

I know this is old but could someone host a copy of the Snap OS 3.4.805 where we all could get hold of? If not, could you please email me a copy.

thanks

BL

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

re3dyb0y someone stoled your sign.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

I am looking for a copy of Snap OS 3.4.085 to update a:
2000 series
software 3.4.803 (US)
hardware 2.0.0
bios 2.0.282

currently has 2 x30gb that are full got 2x 160gb to fit

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

OK, I hate to sound like a "me too!" kind of guy, so I have been searching (everywhere, mind you) for a couple of weeks for this infamous 3.4.805 upgrade for my v2 2000. It has got to be one of the best kept secrets on the internet :)

I had almost consider purchasing a damn support agreement from Adaptec to get v4, but 200 bucks to upgrade a device worth about $50 seems insane to me. (Note to self: Maybe I can take it to work, use it on the company network, and write-off the maintenance agreement cost as a business expense on my income tax!?!?)

Any help would be appreciated, want to get 48bit LBA support on this 2000 and possibly a 1000 I have.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

I have all the software for 3.4.803 which allows upto 137Gb but have had no joy finding 805- even tried guessing the file name to download off the ftp server (ftp://ftp.adaptec.com/anon.adaptec/e..._storage/snap/) but no luck

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

One more "me too" guy for the pile. Have a 12000 that I put larger hard drives in only to find 3.4.790 doesn't support over 137. Could use either 3.4.805 or 4.xx if some one can send it to me. I will fight with the Adaptec prirates later. Thanks

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Well guys, scratch me from the "me too" list, I broke down and bought a maintenance agreement. I listed a server I'm going to use at work, so I'm going to try and write it off on my taxes, but at least I have the full version of 4.0.860 now, and I acquired it legally.

Now if I can just keep myself from not using it on my other servers (LOL).

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Another me too.

I have a Snap 4000. Software 3.4.803 (US) Hardware 2.0.1 BIOS 2.0.282

Do I knock myself out to go to .805 or can I jump to 4.x? Can someone send me 4.x? I am massaging Google to find it with little luck.

I am going to upgrade the drives in the near future from the original 40gb ones to the 400 range.

Thanks!

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Either version will work. Recommend bumping the ram if you install larger drives and plan on use the JVM. It is PC100/133 DIMM chip, need a min of 128, recommend 256.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Unless you are gonna use MS AD, you don't need to go to 4.xx OS. Also, you may want to go read the other thread we have going about hard drives size and power requirements with the 4000.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Thanks for the update. I'll stick with what I have (OS wise) and not make myself crazy.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

I would still upgrade to the 3.4.805 OS, but watch those drive sizes; I would hate to see you buy a bunch of expensive drives only to find it is too much for the power supply and/or hitting a sector limit barrier or something. Drop me an e-mail.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Hi there,
new user to the Snap here.

Just acquired a Snap 1000 box and having some problems recognising larger disks.
Is the 3.x software still available from anywhere? I understand 4.x costs some serious amount of money from what I can find.
I have just done an upgrade from the standard drive (big thanks to those who wrote up the Wiki articles) but it doesnt seem to want to play with my 160GB Samsung drive. Its working after a fashion but will only let me in to the debug screens.
This shows that the disk is around 136GB so I am thinking I have hit a limit somewhere.
The information from the info screens reads:
Hardware 3.1.1
Bios 2.1.364
OS 2.3.417

Any assistance greatly appreciated.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

Snap OS v4 was about $150 i believe when i bought it, or was it neaer $200

160GB you aint asking too much, and your hardware is new. V3 should do you :D

Check your email/pm

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

It has been recently rumored that one can find full ver 4.0.860 at:

ftp://ftp. - wait, I can't post that, Joe will get in trouble.

Re: Snap OS 3.4.805, anyone?
 

OK here's another "me too" post :nod:
I've been trying to get the 3.4.805 update with no success anywhere, although I've seen it referred to about 200 times in this thread, I'm still no wiser as to how to actually get it.
Can someone please enlighten me, or better still send me a url/link/email with the file.
Thanks in advance, and BTW this is an excellent site for Snap server information and I appreciate the quality and depth of the content that's posted here.