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septicdeath · 01-20-2008, 12:11 PM

I just bought a 2200 with drives (a 320g version), however the people before me wanted to wipe the data to protect what was on it, and didn't have the p/w and actually took the 2 disks, mounted them in a workstation and re-formated them.

I know I might be able to use a boot cd version gparted and try to recover the partition tables in an attempt to recover the snap OS, and then try the methods to re-initialize the unit to OEM status.

Does anyone know, if I can at least get the OS that was supposed to be with it at time of purchase from Adaptec? A OEM 2200 img bin or something? I tried to look at the site, but it seems to even ask a email question it costs money? or requires a account.

Also, the power supply was not included, I have read the threads here and seen quite a few mentioning a 3.5a 12v Laptop unit can work, but most people asking have the failed PSU to cut the adaptor off of, anyone know of a laptop that shares the same plug so I can order that from ebay as well?

Thanks, I'll continue to try to use the search function, but didnt get many hits on the 2200 psu adaptor plug.

01-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
septicdeath Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1	Snap 2200 Questions I just bought a 2200 with drives (a 320g version), however the people before me wanted to wipe the data to protect what was on it, and didn't have the p/w and actually took the 2 disks, mounted them in a workstation and re-formated them. I know I might be able to use a boot cd version gparted and try to recover the partition tables in an attempt to recover the snap OS, and then try the methods to re-initialize the unit to OEM status. Does anyone know, if I can at least get the OS that was supposed to be with it at time of purchase from Adaptec? A OEM 2200 img bin or something? I tried to look at the site, but it seems to even ask a email question it costs money? or requires a account. Also, the power supply was not included, I have read the threads here and seen quite a few mentioning a 3.5a 12v Laptop unit can work, but most people asking have the failed PSU to cut the adaptor off of, anyone know of a laptop that shares the same plug so I can order that from ebay as well? Thanks, I'll continue to try to use the search function, but didnt get many hits on the 2200 psu adaptor plug.