This is directed to microsvc and no one else.
Ok, thanks for getting back with me. I don't use Maxtor's because generally speaking, they do not have a good track record with snap servers. Not to say that some will not work. I've had the best luck with either Seagate or WesterDigital(WD) in that order. The 5400RPM is good for keeping the heat down inside the snap server. Where did you find a 5400RPM 320GB drive?
Anyway, at least the drive can be used for something else. I would test the drive first to make sure everything is ok before using it for anything. Or just sell it.
I just noticed that it's a ATA/133Mhz. That's not good. I've had no luck in a Snap1000 with most ATA/133Mhz speed hard drive. I try to only use ATA/100Mhz on my Snap1000 because of this.
Do you know what speed the 160GB drive you have in your snap1000?
Best of luck with your Snap1000. You will find it to be very reliable and cannot beat the price on them now. It's a very well made little server and dependable too.
bitor
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Originally Posted by microsvc
Bitor, The drive that gave me issues is a Maxtor MaXLine II 320gB ATA/133. I chose this one because it was advertised to have 16mb of memory. Further research showed it to have 2mb memory (and runs at 5400rpm), which may explain some of the issues I had (based on your comments). I put the drive on a USB cable and Windows recognized it and formatted it to 301gb. Looks like the drive "may" be good, just didn't have the ram on board for the Snap OS. Comments?
The 160gb I installed is a 7200rpm model and has 8mb on board and formatted quickly. I'm hopeful.
~bOb
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