Jakob Flierl wrote: > $ smartctl -x /dev/sdb > smartctl 5.43 2012-06-30 r3573 [x86_64-linux-3.8.0-15-generic] (local build) > Copyright (C) 2002-12 by Bruce Allen, http://smartmontools.sourceforge.net > > /dev/sdb: Unknown USB bridge [0x14cd:0x6600 (0x201)] > Smartctl: please specify device type with the -d option. >
Have you tried any '-d TYPE' options? One device with same USB vendor ID 0x14cd reportedly works with -d usbcypress. Many recent devices work with '-d sat'. http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/smartmontools/wiki/Supported_USB-Devices Thanks, Christian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minimize network downtime and maximize team effectiveness. Reduce network management and security costs.Learn how to hire the most talented Cisco Certified professionals. Visit the Employer Resources Portal http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/employer_resources/index.html _______________________________________________ Smartmontools-database mailing list Smartmontools-database@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/smartmontools-database