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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:17 pm
Post subject: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail!
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I'm disappointed with the Seagate eSATA drive, because after a power
failure, the drive requires you to push the button to restart it,
which is a real problem since the other equipment starts right up.
Seagate support says there's no way to fix it, and further claimed
that *NO* eSATA drive can power up after power loss (!). Of course I
do not believe them. Give me schematics or something so I can just
make a harness, please.
I haven't decided yet whether to return the Seagate drive or go in and
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:17 pm
Post subject: Re: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:02 am
Post subject: Re: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Previously James Of Tucson <james0tucson.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm disappointed with the Seagate eSATA drive, because after a power
> failure, the drive requires you to push the button to restart it,
> which is a real problem since the other equipment starts right up.
> Seagate support says there's no way to fix it, and further claimed
> that *NO* eSATA drive can power up after power loss (!).
This is a direct lie. The usual "what you want is not possible,
go away" from scumbag "tech" "support". I am pretty sure that
all eSATA drives with a rocker switch poer up just fine. I
have one that does. Only an idiotic push-button design would
have this problem.
> Of course I
> do not believe them. Give me schematics or something so I can just
> make a harness, please.
> I haven't decided yet whether to return the Seagate drive or go in and
> bridge the switch.
Return it and get a decent product. Seagate obviously thinks that
making soemthing that works is optional for them. Bridging the switch
does not necessarily work.
Arno >> Stay informed about: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:04 am
Post subject: Re: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Previously Rita Ä Berkowitz <ritaberk2O04 @aol.com> wrote:
> James Of Tucson wrote:
>> I haven't decided yet whether to return the Seagate drive or go in and
>> bridge the switch.
> The simple solution is to use an APC Smart-UPS UPS and power failure
> problems are a thing of the past.
Nonsense. And you get battery maintanance, configuration and other
tasks you now need to take care of. In addition on being short
some cash better spend elsewere. Side note: APC does not answer
inquieries except when they think you are a company. My guess
would be that as private customer you do not get support at all
with them.
Arno >> Stay informed about: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:04 am
Post subject: Re: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:29 pm
Post subject: Re: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Previously Rita Ä Berkowitz <ritaberk2O04 @aol.com> wrote:
> Arno Wagner wrote:
>>> The simple solution is to use an APC Smart-UPS UPS and power failure
>>> problems are a thing of the past.
>>
>> Nonsense. And you get battery maintanance, configuration and other
>> tasks you now need to take care of. In addition on being short
>> some cash better spend elsewere. Side note: APC does not answer
>> inquieries except when they think you are a company. My guess
>> would be that as private customer you do not get support at all
>> with them.
> That's total and utter bullshit!
No, for the person operating the equipment it is not.
For the person selling the equipment, of course everything is
easy. And 5 years is rather optimistic.
Arno
> Do you really consider changing a set of
> batteries every 5-years a real hardship? An APC Matrix 5000 with three
> Smart-Cell XR cabinets protects the server in my basement and the batteries
> get changes on a 5-year cycle whether or not they need it. I also run small
> APC Smart-UPS throughout the house for protection of various electronics
> gadgets and the "battery maintenance" on them is dirt-cheap. As for APC not
> answering questions that is more bullshit. APC was very helpful in
> answering some technical questions I had in modifying Smart-Cell battery
> packs for an undocumented feature that I needed. Maybe it's how you
> approach and talk to these companies when you seek their assistance?
> Rita >> Stay informed about: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Jun 21, 5:57 pm, Rita Ä Berkowitz <ritaberk2O04 @aol.com> wrote:
> That's total and utter bullshit! Do you really consider changing a set of
> batteries every 5-years a real hardship?
Even on a UPS I'd want the device to power up after an off cycle. The
point is moot and your posts are already verging on hostility, and
that's inappropriate. >> Stay informed about: Seagate eSATA, no power up after power fail! |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:37 pm
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