12-24-200710:23 PM - last edited on 03-25-200807:44 AM by AlanM
I have a Precision 670 Dell computer that is running Windows XP 64. The Dell has a Seagate ST3146854LW 136GB SCSI drive in it. The system has been running fine although I am running out of disk space and will also be moving over to Windows Vista x64 Ultimate shortly.
I purchased a new ST3300655LW 300GB SCSI hard drive and added it to my system. The 136GB original drive is SCSI ID 0 and the new 300GB drive is SCSI ID 1. The new drive is the exact same line of drive as my original one, it's just a larger version so there should not be any compatability issues.
My system boots up fine and Disk Management sees the new drive. I created a single partition the same size as the original drive that came with my computer (136GB). I've also tried other size partitions with same results.
The partition formats fine from within Disk Management. Formated NTFS, Default Allocation Unit size. Not using quick format and not using compression.
Once the drive is formatted I am able to copy files to it but only a few ones. Any attempt to copy lots of files (20+) results in the drive hanging and locking up the computer. Sometimes the files will copy (usually not) but are either corrupted but mostly the copy requestor hangs part way through copying the files.
No problems seem to be occuring with the old drive.
Suggestions?
In the controller set the drive to U320, scsi disconnect enabled.
Try low leveling the drive on the controller
Replace the cable terminator
Do use Y-cables to connect the drive to power supply. Use direct connection. Verify your power supply 12V and 5V rails are not below spec. Check firmware rev.
it didn't work when adding new drive, it means you have bad drive or your controller did not support new drive (high capacity). New drive doesn't mean good drive, did you test it with any hard drive test software before install software? Assume your drive is tested by vendor where you purchased from, Next is to check your controller, contact your vendor or DELL.com to read the spec of your controller.
