WD 320GB external hd...

unplugged · unplugged #1 (**permalink**)

08-30-2006, 05:18 PM

I had a WD SATA II /16MB Cache HD in my linux file server. I decided to take one drive out (had 5), now 4 - and connect it to my MacBook. The drive is formated for Linux - Reiser partition.. Does the format have anything to do with not seeing the drive at all? I know the drive works because I just took it out, and if I connect it back into the linux machine using the USB connection it works in the external enclosure.

So why would the MacBook not be seeing it? Drive too big? I know Apple sells 320 and 500GB Lacie drives (firewire) so I can't see mine being a problem. I also know the external enclosure works because I once had an 80gb drive in there but I needed more space.

any help would be appreciated

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #2 (**permalink**)

08-30-2006, 05:52 PM

Is it showing up in Disk Utility?

unplugged · unplugged #3 (**permalink**)

08-30-2006, 05:58 PM

nope, not showing up anywhere...

unplugged · unplugged #4 (**permalink**)

08-30-2006, 06:16 PM

I logged into terminal and checked under the folder 'Volumes' and it only lists my internal drive..nothing else.

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Member Since: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 140	08-30-2006, 05:18 PM I had a WD SATA II /16MB Cache HD in my linux file server. I decided to take one drive out (had 5), now 4 - and connect it to my MacBook. The drive is formated for Linux - Reiser partition.. Does the format have anything to do with not seeing the drive at all? I know the drive works because I just took it out, and if I connect it back into the linux machine using the USB connection it works in the external enclosure. So why would the MacBook not be seeing it? Drive too big? I know Apple sells 320 and 500GB Lacie drives (firewire) so I can't see mine being a problem. I also know the external enclosure works because I once had an 80gb drive in there but I needed more space. any help would be appreciated MacBook Pro - 2.33Ghz, 2GB, SuperDrive, OS X 10.4.10 http://web.mac.com/mhadjar/
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Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	08-30-2006, 05:52 PM Is it showing up in Disk Utility? Don't forget to use the new User Reputation System
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Member Since: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 140	08-30-2006, 06:16 PM I logged into terminal and checked under the folder 'Volumes' and it only lists my internal drive..nothing else. MacBook Pro - 2.33Ghz, 2GB, SuperDrive, OS X 10.4.10 http://web.mac.com/mhadjar/
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