Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

After you finish backing up the files perhaps you could write up a little summary for the list of the successful rescue steps that you took. That way people who remember this conversation can see the solution if they ever need to look it up in the future. Of course, all of us know better and alway

Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

Dear All, It seems that the data is saved now. Thank you very much for suggestions and advices!! One thing i was confused was that i used 'LVM2' (default in RHEL5.x). So before i do fsck, i have to do a couple of things for LVM (i got them from googling...). Afterwards, i can do 'fsck' and the

Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

1) boot off any linux cd like knoppix 2) "mount -t vfat /dev/sdXX /mnt -o ro" as root, replacing vfat with wutever the fs type is and XX with the hdd and partition number. if that doesnt work, run "fsck.vfat /dev/dsXX" replacing vfat with whatever fs u have on that partition.and XX with the hdd and

Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

Dear All, I got 'Knoppix' and tried to mount it. But, i cannot do that. I cannot do 'fsck' or 'dumpe2fs' to fix/see the HDs. Seems to me that superblock is damaged and cannot be found now. Any suggestion at this stage? Thanks alot! -Jinho On Mon, 2 Feb 2009, Roman Stanchak wrote: Befor

Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

Before dropping any cash, I might try the following: - Boot with a live-cd such as knoppix - Examine dmesg to see whether there are any message that indicate hardware failure on the affected drive, like hda: dma_intr: status=0x51 { DriveReady SeekComplete Error } hda: dma_intr: error=0x84 { DriveS

Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

Wesley Griffin wrote: > Just last week I pointed a colleague a > . They have provided good service > in the past. Be warned: you looking at thousands of dollars for this > service (we last used it over five years ago, but I would be surprised > if their prices ha

Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Peter Teuben wrote: > if it's VERY important, you can find companies that charge large amounts > to recue your data. Just last week I pointed a colleague a . They have provided good service in the past. Be warned: you looking at

Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

several options: - take HD out and stick it in an enclosure that allows you to mount it via USB on any desktop/laptop. investigate if it's ok, listen to odd squeeky sounds etc., look at fdisk -l - For about $20-30 you can get these universal interfaces that allow you to connect an

Re: [UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

1. It REDHAT RHEL5.1. 2. I have not tried it yet. These live cds will try to mount the HD? (like rescue mode?) 3. I really hope to bring the content back. Even i have to give it up afterward... Thanks, -JH On Mon, 2 Feb 2009, Jamie Salts wrote: 1. What distro are you using? 2. Ha

[UM-LINUX] Hard Disk failure

Dear All, I have Dell Latitude D630 and its harddisk (Seagate Momentus 7200.2) failed yesterday... After it sees boot loader, it just hangs. Rescue mode cannot mount image. I absolutely need to get some of data back. So I am wondering what I have to do now. I need a cable, which allows me to