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    SubjectRe: stupid SATA questions
    Robert White wrote:
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    > Since the title of the thread applies...
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    > What command (or whatever) does one use to do things like set the power
    > controls on a libata-controlled SATA drive? hdparm doesn't seem to do
    > anything but complain when I try to use the various features.

    You need "ATA passthru" (SMART support) in order for hdparm to work.


    > hdparm /dev/sda
    > /dev/sda:
    > IO_support = 0 (default 16-bit)
    > ...
    >
    > Does the "16-bit" mean anything or is it just a bogon?

    This is hardcoded. I doubt you will ever be able to change this.

    Jeff


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