Maxtor Self Scan with PC3000

[jono-ats]

I am interested in repairing some Maxtors with bad firmware modules using the self-scan feature of the PC3000, to use for hot swap drives.

I have tried it on a couple of Calypso drives, following the instructions in the PC3000 manual, and also several variations of the steps. I cannot get it to complete the process.

Has anyone had regular success with that process, and if so, can offer any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

[BlackST]

Yes, 100%. You are missing something or wrong procedure or the drives have to be fixed in other parts before SS otherwise you won't succeed.

[rameez]

PM me .

[zxgavin]

maybe you need sso file.

[jono-ats]

Could you kindly shed some light on what the SSO file is and its sources?

Thank you.

[BlackST]

Calypso doesn't need any SSO file. Also you don't need "that" much to start selfscan... :S

[jono-ats]

Thanks, BlackST. But I still am in the dark about the SSO file. What is it and where is it to be found??

[pcrecovery]

Main or alternate SA?

[jono-ats]

Alternate.

[rameez]

U need to find loader for switching hdd to mode C . SSO files are for quantam drives .

Just a curiosity has any one tried selfscaning quantam drives ?

[BlackST]

Me. Lct and some other OK , AS have all broken modules inside drive. Never succeed - start and then stop immediately. Anyone has solution for AS/Maxtor Mx740?

[rameez]

Just the same thing i have many AS / 540k and 740k to be selfscaned i will try i post results .