Re: Reading an old HDD
* Ash Joubert <ash@transient.nz> [24-10/05=Sat 15:56 +1300]:
> On 2024-10-04 20:19, Will Mengarini wrote:
>>> - Do you see anything in "blkid" when the USB enclosure is attached?
>> Nothing changes.
>>> - Do you see anything in "journalctl -f" when you plug in the USB enclosure?
>> No output when I unplug it and replug it.
> The HDD may not be able to draw enough power. Plain USB A ports can only
> deliver 2.5W (500mA at 5V). You mentioned that the enclosure also has a
> power cable. Is this another USB cable? Is it plugged into a USB port or a
> power adapter? Many USB power adapters can deliver more current.
Power is coming from a transformer. The box says that
the transformer delivers five watts/12 watts of power.
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