Re: Linux 2.6.6 "IDE cache-flush at shutdown fixes"

[Rene Herman <rene.herman@keyaccess.nl>]

Eric D. Mudama wrote:

Thanks much for responding. I have one of these maxtor drives.

> Note that this only affects newer drives (last 18 months or so) that
> are <120GB. (Yes, I know that is still a truckload)

Possibly <=, but at least both 6Y120P0 (120G, 8M cache) en 6Y120L0 
(120G, 2M cache) are affected. Experiencing it myself on 6Y120P0.

> There are a gazillion of these in the field (we sell ~60 million
> drives/year?) so I don't believe a firmware "upgrade" or equivalent
> simply is logistically possible, but this inconsistency is going to be
> addressed in future products, I'm making sure of it.

As to logistics... must say I'd already be satisfied with a new firmware 
  downloadable from the maxtor site and a means to upload it. Of course, 
a linux means would be best for me. If not possible, real-mode DOS is 
useable.

> If anyone has questions, please don't hesitate to email and I'll do my
> best to help.

Thanks for responding! Please do consider making an updated firmware 
available through the site...

Rene.