Error explanation??

ORSM T · 30 May 2007, 18:49

I get this error when trying to set up the XT drive in my A590. "Error -1 on write!". Does this mean crook drive? Or worse? Hopefully drive only, as I am going to replace with a larger scsi anyway. From memory they use scsi II???

ORSM T · 30 May 2007, 21:41

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

I get this error when trying to set up the XT drive in my A590. "Error -1 on write!". Does this mean crook drive? Or worse? Hopefully drive only, as I am going to replace with a larger scsi anyway. From memory they use scsi II???

After some toying with the 590 setup disk, it appears to be riddled with bad sectors. Each time I scan the drive I find more and add them to the bad list. So a replacement drive will be on the cards for sure methinks. Not easy to find 50 pin scsi drives below 1gig. Are the limitation similar to the A1200? ie 4 gig?

Jope · 31 May 2007, 07:23

4GB should work, yes.

Chuck out the XT drive, it's not worth any hassle. 150kB/s transfer rates.. Plug in a SCSI drive and you get 1,5MB/s!

ORSM T · 31 May 2007, 09:47

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Originally Posted by Jope

4GB should work, yes.

Chuck out the XT drive, it's not worth any hassle. 150kB/s transfer rates.. Plug in a SCSI drive and you get 1,5MB/s!

Now all I need is to find a scsi drive of that vintage. Everything is 68 and 80 pin, with 18gb and up.

Just found a scsi se 2.1 gig... Scsi SE?? Any good, or not compatible?????

Jope · 31 May 2007, 16:40

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

Just found a scsi se 2.1 gig... Scsi SE?? Any good, or not compatible?????

50 pin scsi is usually single ended. What's the make and model number of the drive?

ORSM T · 01 June 2007, 02:01

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Originally Posted by Jope

50 pin scsi is usually single ended. What's the make and model number of the drive?

IBM SCSI HD, DORS 32160 2.1 GB 50 Pin.

Jope · 01 June 2007, 07:11

Yeah, use that.

ORSM T · 01 June 2007, 07:36

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Originally Posted by Jope

Yeah, use that.

Thanks man... Makes it easy knowing what to grab...

30 May 2007, 18:49	#1
ORSM T Amiga Rulez Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melton, Australia Age: 63 Posts: 85	Error explanation?? I get this error when trying to set up the XT drive in my A590. "Error -1 on write!". Does this mean crook drive? Or worse? Hopefully drive only, as I am going to replace with a larger scsi anyway. From memory they use scsi II???

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31 May 2007, 07:23	#3
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,900	4GB should work, yes. Chuck out the XT drive, it's not worth any hassle. 150kB/s transfer rates.. Plug in a SCSI drive and you get 1,5MB/s!

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Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,900	Yeah, use that.

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