How do I align 4k drives?

2010-05-11 Thread Gabe 


Hello,

I'm trying to install FreeBSD on a new 1TB WD10EARS drive which has the 
Advance Format deal and requires alignment but despite all of my efforts I've 
been unable to figure out.

Help?
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Re: How do I align 4k drives?

2010-05-11 Thread Steve Polyack 

On 05/11/10 07:58, Gabe wrote:


Hello,

I'm trying to install FreeBSD on a new 1TB WD10EARS drive which has the Advance 
Format deal and requires alignment but despite all of my efforts I've been unable 
to figure out.

Help?
   


Sysinstall does not make it easy.  The Advanced fdisk function will only 
leave you scratching your head.  Your best bet is to build the partition 
table on the drive using another freebsd system.  I believe you'll 
simply want to start the first partition with an offset of 4096.


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