Re: Seagate proposes HDD solutions
Now, a few days ago, Seagate was the second attempt to correct the situation. Users are invited to check whether their hard drive at risk. This would require to know the serial number of the disk. Details can be read on the label of the drive or using the software, such as utility Seagate DriveDetect. Then, go to the Seagate Knowledge Base and use the link "Click here to use the serial number check utility". In the new window will be prompted to enter the serial numbers of hard drives, up to 50 pieces, one number per line. The following is the test by entering the words in a distorted picture in the special line. The test, I should say, very skittish, and not always right the first time accepts the results. In case of problems, try to enter the two words without a space between them or only the first word. Upon successful verification will be issued for the conclusion of the introduction of serial numbers, which are as follows:
If you entered the serial number of the disk is not at risk, then it will display the message "Drive is not affected". Otherwise, it would read "Drive is affected" and the proposal to move to the next step ( "Step4"). After clicking on the link, you will be asked to select their model of the hard drive and download it with the firmware image. It takes about 1.5 MB and should be recorded on an optical CD or DVD.
Re: Seagate HDD solutions
For the firmware you want HDD, connect it to chipset channel SATA, and then physically disconnect all other drives. Now boot using an optical disk with recorded manner. Will automatically run the operating system MS-DOS, a special envelope and open the file read me. Closing the read me, will remain only an option in the menu model drive and verify operation. After the firmware turns off the computer yourself. After the firmware, all user data on the disk will be saved, however, it is recommended to make a backup copy.
Despite the proposed solutions to the problem, in this case it is too early to make a point, as well as received information that from the above symptoms are breaking down disks, which were not in the list of "defective", so it may update the firmware is even so, who drives on the assurance checks Seagate, not prone to error. To access the firmware by entering obviously "defective" serial number, such as the one in the picture above. Remember that the problem concerns only drives Barracuda 7200.11, DiamondMax 22, SV35, and Barracuda ES.2.
Re: Seagate HDD solutions
One can only add that all the actions a user performs on its own responsibility, so is not recommended to operate firmware yourself, if you're not sure of the strength.
Those users who have already faced the problem, we recommend that you contact the center of recovery, good method of repair of such discs is already mature and can be applied even at home, if there is free time, a number of controllers, cables, and of course, necessary skills and knowledge .
Re: Seagate HDD solutions
hi guys i have found this seagate barracuda 7200.11 failure official explanation on its official site i hope this is going to help you http://forums.seagate.com/stx/board/...thread.id=3283