[email protected] wrote: > Hiya Listers, > > snip-------- > G4 867 Quicksilver with 2 internal HDs: > > 1. Nucleus -- OS X Tiger 10.4.9, 60 GB (came with this Mac originally). > > 2. Nucleolus -- OS X Panther 10.3.2, 20 GB (was pulled out of my Beige > G3 and transplanted in when I got the G4) > > The current external HD: > > Memory Prime -- 40 GB. Not bootable, just a data backup. I just kick > "updated" data over there from Nucleus or Nucleolus as required (Finder > copy). This has has always worked well for me thus far -- yes, I've > actually had to use stuff from this backup drive -- and yeah it "saved" > me, big time! > > Obviously I'm planning to make Nucleus and Nucleolus 250 GB each. I > don't actually NEED anywhere near that amount of space at this time >
snip----------- first which model QS? If 2002 or 2002ed then no problems w/ large drives. But!! if first model then you will have to partition or use third party software to set drive up. Look in archives for drive size limitations, and high text cap Either way ==== if you don't need the 20 gig, replace w/ the 60 gig after cloning (60 gig) to 250 gig Put second 250 in place of 40 gig. You should have 2 empty hard drive bays - you could leave the 20 and 40 in the QS. If the bracket/cables are missing post a wtb over on LEM swap. By the way is Memory Prime Firewire or usb? > ve some questions about the external HD business, because I'm in still > in the process of deciding what exactly to buy (which enclosure, what > size HD to put in it/if I should buy one with a drive already in it) and > I'm also considering going the CCC route (I have yet to use CCC for > anything at this point) on the new external backup drive for > bootability. So here's the questions (most important considerations: > simplicity and cost effectiveness): > > ccc or super (duhhhh, forgot name) will work. > 1. Is it preferable to buy an enclosure which already has the drive in > it, or to buy an empty enclosure and put a HD in it? I ask because I > notice the empty enclosures are so much more economical, and from my POV > at least (i.e., making sure I buy the right kind of HD for it -- I find > the choices overwhelming, and once I do figure out the right one, need > to have my BF do the actual physical installations for me). > > Not to bad. Safer then the computer, no worries about slipping and breaking logic board, etc. > 2. I know my G4 likes internal ATA HDs (that's what it has now, and > that's what I ordered from the Swap List) -- is ATA, PATA, SATA, SATA-1, > SATA-2, eSATA (whatever those "extra" SATAs are: I know, Google is my > friend, and I do plan to ask him) a consideration for EXTERNAL HDS? I > ask because one of the external enclosures that caught my eye -- an OWC > Mercury Elite-AL Oxford 934 says it supports "any capacity SATA-1 or > SATA-2 HD: would my G4 recognize this even? > > This case takes SATA drives you need pata (ata, ide, etc) You would need a pci SATA controller card for the QS. But, for longevity and future hardware try for a case w/ SATA, eSATA, firewire, usb 2 (usb 1 compatabe) ports. > 3. Can you use partitions on external HDs like you can with internal > ones? One thing i'm considering, if it's possible -- the external drive > "should be" a 500GB, logical - if $ permit If 500 gig external change my suggestions. > split into two partitions of 250 GB, onto which I > CCC Nucleus (10.4.9) on one partition, and CCC Nucleolus (10.3.2) to the > other, so for the transfer of internal drives and future possible > emergency. I'm thinking to "do" the external HD first, partition it, CCC > existing contents of Nucleus and Nucleolus as described, then (once I'm > sure a CCC backup works), wipe the little drives and replace with the > big ones, onto which I CCC the stuff from the external to the new > internals (partition one to Nucleus, partition two to Nucleolus). So is > this possible with my G4, and if so, is it a good idea? > Wow, you are smart! ;<) See what you have learned from the lists? Go back and review archives for topics on backup, cloning, etc. Maybe you can find more tips on the process. (backup may also bring up power backup.) > 4. Naturally, sticking with the familiar also tempts me. I saw an Iomega > eGo Portable USB/Firewire which comes with a 250 GB drive already in it > got my attention also, and I must say it's tempting to buy that (I had > nothing but good experiences in the past with my Iomega Zip drives) and > continue my backup system as simple external data storage. > Is it bootable from usb? snip ------------- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
