openSUSE Forums > Hardware » USB External Hard Drive Conundrum

Go Back   openSUSE Forums > Hardware
Forums FAQ Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Hardware Questions about drivers, peripheral cabling, configuration

Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 26-Sep-2009, 20:58
Puzzled Penguin
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 6
IronManCC hasn't been rated much yet
Default Re: USB External Hard Drive Conundrum

Quote:
Originally Posted by deano_ferrari View Post
Well, I noticed the logs have 'Self Powered' when device reported as working, and 'Bus Powered' when not. So I assume, this device usually has external power supply plugged in (vs usb-powered device)?. External hard drives won't work properly if usb port can't provide enough power.
It's just one of those mysteries - No external power supply needed. Works on all other computers just fine. Have tried various cables, including the "2-Into-1"; but to no avail. Re-checked today and, yes, all computers are running the same kernel (2.6.27.29-0.1-pae).
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2

Bookmarks

Tags
drive, external, unknown, usb


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




 

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0 RC2