[FW] Trouble with Firewire on External Enclosure with serial ata

[Larry Blodgett]

Ok, I understand, I will make sure and get the 911 update.

Larry


On Jan 4, 2005, at 1:07 PM, Art McGee wrote:

>> you should also check fwdepot.com for information
>
> Yes, I just realized that this could also be related to the
> recent problems many folks have had with Firewire devices
> and Mac OS 10.3.6 and 10.3.7. Upgrading the Oxford bridge
> firmware on your enclosure may solve the problem.
>
> However, there is a serious mistake on the fwdepot.com
> web site. They state that there are no known problems with
> Oxford 911 chisets (Firewire 400) and Mac OS X, and that the
> only problems are with Oxford 922 chipsets (Firewire 800).
> That is a mistake. There are numerous verified reports that
> the problems are with both 911 and 922 chipsets, so ignore
> that particular comment you might see on some web sites.
>
> In any event, make sure you get the firmware update for the
> Oxford 911 bridge/chipset. Your enclosure is a Firewire 400
> (Oxford 911) and not a Firewire 800 (Oxford 922).
>
>
> Art
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