[X4U] Hard drive quandry

[K. Jerry Smith]

On Dec 20, 2007, at 5:07 PM, Michael Elliott wrote:

> What system are you using? My stale memory says that some drive  
> limitations were based on the controller and sytem version.  You  
> using a frankenmac g3 or something? Of course having the drives in  
> an external case blows that idea out of the water probably.


I'm using Leopard on a MacBook Pro 17". Yep, you're right - the  
computer's controller card wouldn't be involved, since it's external.

Thanks for the thoughts.

Jerry



>>
>>
>> I've purchased a WD 320GB hard drive that I want to install into a  
>> Maxtor One Touch external case. The original Maxtor drive was  
>> 200GB, so I assumed I wouldn't hit the limitations that affected  
>> earlier drives. However, the case is only recognizing 128GB. I've  
>> fiddled with jumpers, etc., but it's a no-go.
>>
>> Ideas, anyone?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jerry