Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 5 Jun 1998 17:53:02 -0400 (EDT) | From | <> | Subject | Re: UNBELIEVABLE linux story! |
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On 5 Jun 1998, Petr Konecny wrote:
> I use this method for transporting data between linux systems. I simply > unmount all partitions of the hard drive. Then I run hdparm -Y to turn > the disk off (this usually prevents it from generating interrupts). And > finally I use ide_unregister function to remove ide driver that manages > the drives on the cable. I do not have any other device on the same > cable, so this does not hurt. Then I simply remove the harddrive. Of > course my disk is in a removable box so that it can be removed easily. > > Inserting the drive is a reverse process. I found out that it is good to > check the result of hdparm -i after inserting the new drive. Sometimes > it needs to be reinserted. > > Before I started to use hdparm -Y the keyboard sometimes froze. However > now I remove and insert the drive every day in a month without any > problem. I belive this is the fastest removable drive you can get, and > since I got 2 boxes for $30, and HD for $100 it may be also the > cheapest one. > > Petr
I do a simmlar thing.. Since I run a SCSI system, I can load and unload the ide module at will.. :) So I've got a cable hanging out of one of my boxen and a seperate power supply.. Now, I can clone hdds *real* fast.
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