705N Reading larger Hdd's?

[sanjman123]

Hi,

I've been reading all the threads so far and can't come up with a solution on
how I can get the the NAS to read 320 gb hdd's. there are just to many threads...

Server: Windows 2003 AD

my snap server details: Dell Powervault 705N

Model: 4000 Series
Software: 3.4.805 (US)
Hardware: 2.2.1
Bios: 2.4.437

Questions:

1) i've wiped 4 harddrives i've taken out of my PC and put them into this
snap server they are 320 gb each. They read as 120 gig only...

2) i've read on some threads that people have upgraded this model
to like 400 gb hdd's <-- this true?

3) what do I need to get these 320 gb hdd's to read the full space on them.

let me know, any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

[re3dyb0y]

The 705N is a rebranded Snap Server 4100

NO ONE HAS UPGRADED THIS UNIT PAST THE LBA-48BIT BARRIER

MAX HARD DRIVE SPACE IS 137GB


That answers your questions

As it is impossible

Full Stop

Other models, yes they have upgraded them

But not the 4100

It is a hardware limitation



Sam

[sanjman123]

Which server do you recommend to go over the 120 gig limit and use the 320 hdd's?

[Hallis]

I'd reccomend the 4200 or 4500, The 4000 should be able to work but those are fairly old and might not power all the drive effectively.


If you're thinking about selling that 705N let me know. Ive been looking for one.

Shane

[blue68f100]

It all depends on what your requirments are.

If you are need all out speed, you need to move to the Guardian OS units. Most of those units have gigabit nic ports.

All of the Snap OS units have only a 100base ports.

For 2003 AD Suppore you will need to run Snap OS v4.0.860, or Guardian OS v3.2+. Or use the work around posted in the wiki section of the forum.

[re3dyb0y]

Originally Posted by Hallis

If you're thinking about selling that 705N let me know. Ive been looking for one.

I think someone needs some rehab

:P

[Hallis]

Originally Posted by re3dyb0y

I think someone needs some rehab

:P

*slaps his forearm veins,,* No, no rehab, I'm good. I swear.

[re3dyb0y]

Are you opening a snap museum then?

[Phoenix32]

Originally Posted by Hallis

If you're thinking about selling that 705N let me know. Ive been looking for one.

Shane

Me 2

[Hallis]

Originally Posted by re3dyb0y

Are you opening a snap museum then?

Yup. Just want to have at least one of everything so i can REALLY get in and document how they all work. Quirks, limits, and whatnot.

Shane

[blue68f100]

I think he wants my job

[jontz]

I think he just has waaaayyyyy too much time on his hands

[Phoenix32]

Originally Posted by jontz

I think he just has waaaayyyyy too much time on his hands

I suppose that's possible... Myself, I was just thinking he is warped/weird.

[re3dyb0y]

Originally Posted by jontz

I think he just has waaaayyyyy too much time on his hands

Yeah, i mean, davids got a valid reason being retired

And his back problem




I'm still after a 4200 or a 520 if someone wants to buy me one

[Hallis]

I've got plenty of time since i get 3-day weekends.

[jontz]

Originally Posted by Phoenix32

I suppose that's possible... Myself, I was just thinking he is warped/weird.

As usual, you appear to be right

[re3dyb0y]

Originally Posted by jontz

As usual, you appear to be right

Don't start that

He will get a big head!!

[Phoenix32]

Who me?

[Hallis]

Originally Posted by Phoenix32

Who me?

Oh lord, We're too late.

[re3dyb0y]

We need some ProCooling on Pheonix....

[blue68f100]

It would have to be one of the vapor systems. The rest would not take the load.

That would not be good.

He would BOIL over.

[Hallis]

So, we need to build Phoenix a Phase Change setup, or at the very least get some good TEC's

[jontz]

I dunno Hallis, your ego seems almost as big Perhaps we need a dual-cool setup here.

LOL

[Hallis]

Originally Posted by jontz

I dunno Hallis, your ego seems almost as big Perhaps we need a dual-cool setup here.

LOL

Hahaha, Are you saying that i dispense wrong information?

[Phoenix32]

Hey now!