RE: adaptec 2940U2W/ibm ultrastar 9ES problem

[Charles Galpin]

Gerard

>A cable or termination problem is generally sensitive to data speed. So,
>you may want try to use the lower possible data transfer speed. It should
>not fail if NT is working with this hard disk.

dropped all the way to 10mb and still didn't work (although different error 
than timeout)

>If it fails then the
>problem is probably located at controller side or kernel/driver side.  At
>this step, trying a different LVD/SCSI controller should help you to have
>some clue on the real cause.

what contoller would you recommend (if I end up taking this route).

I have ordered a replacement drive, and will be trying that first. You are 
the first to suspect the contoller though.

thanks
charles


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