Messages in this thread | | | Date | Wed, 12 May 2004 21:55:23 +0200 | From | Rene Herman <> | Subject | Re: Linux 2.6.6 "IDE cache-flush at shutdown fixes" |
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Eric D. Mudama wrote:
Thanks much for responding. I have one of these maxtor drives.
> Note that this only affects newer drives (last 18 months or so) that > are <120GB. (Yes, I know that is still a truckload)
Possibly <=, but at least both 6Y120P0 (120G, 8M cache) en 6Y120L0 (120G, 2M cache) are affected. Experiencing it myself on 6Y120P0.
> There are a gazillion of these in the field (we sell ~60 million > drives/year?) so I don't believe a firmware "upgrade" or equivalent > simply is logistically possible, but this inconsistency is going to be > addressed in future products, I'm making sure of it.
As to logistics... must say I'd already be satisfied with a new firmware downloadable from the maxtor site and a means to upload it. Of course, a linux means would be best for me. If not possible, real-mode DOS is useable.
> If anyone has questions, please don't hesitate to email and I'll do my > best to help.
Thanks for responding! Please do consider making an updated firmware available through the site...
Rene.
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