Re: single bit errors on files stored on USB-HDDs via USB2/usb_storage

[John Stoffel]

>>>>> "Stefan" == Stefan Richter <stefanr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

Stefan> Search for firmware updates from the manufacturer of the
Stefan> enclosure, of the bridge board, or of the bridge chip... if
Stefan> you didn't do so already.  Some chips support firmware upload
Stefan> to an EEPROM, usually via a Windows utility.

I did this with my USB2.0/Firewire external enclosure and it fixed
most of the problems, but enough remained that I've basically given up
on those enclosures, they're just not reliable in my book.  

John
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