How do I know if I’m using data 3.2/3.3 vs something else?
I have one of these in the 8 TB variant that I use for backup purposes, and I plug it into one of those USB docks, like this one.
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Grntrenchman@sh.itjust.works 7 months ago
Reposting as top level comment also: these are PWDIS drives: if you’re not using them somewhere with sata 3.2/3.3, you need to use an adapter for the power plug, or some tape, to block pins 1-3 (3.3v) as supplying it to these causes them to reset. Might be worth doing the taping anyway, if you’re using an enclosure or cage (where you can’t use the adapters) Just be aware.
yo_scottie_oh@lemmy.ml 7 months ago
Mir@programming.dev 7 months ago
Are these good for a home server that would be always on?
ashok36@lemmy.world 7 months ago
I’ve done the tape thing before. It was a little bit of a pain but not that hard.
knova@infosec.pub 7 months ago
When I bought some of these earlier this year, the re-seller included an adapter that blocked those pins to prevent the reset issue. Didn’t know what they were for at first and almost tossed them. (I should have read the included slip of paper)
KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 months ago
As someone who regularly ships items with a slip of paper meant to be read, this was infuriating to read. Lmao
knova@infosec.pub 7 months ago
Classic overconfidence - “I have installed a hard drive before, what could they possibly be trying to tell me on that paper?”
I learned and won’t make that mistake again… until I do
Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 months ago
Tape it to the item.
Witg a big fat warning symbol.
Anything beyond that was done in purpose
KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 months ago
When you’re shipping one item, sure… kinda. When you’re shipping five, it doesn’t make sense to tape the exact same thing to every single one. Especially if the paper is bigger than the item.
We typically affix it to the invoice and package so it’s seen first thing. That’s the best solution we’ve come up with.