[cobalt-developers] Re: Raq4: Maximum drive size?

[Bruce Timberlake <bruce@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> I have a Raq4 (single drive model), and want to put a new drive in it. The
> current capaity is 40Gig.
>
> Does anyone know if it can take a 120Gig drive? I've scanned through the
> manual, but can't find a reference to the maximum size. The one I'm
> specifically thinking of putting in is a Barracuda 7200.7 Plus 120GB
> UDMA100 (I realise I'll only get ATA/33, but you can't buy those drives any
> more...)

The drive size limitation is in ROM.  Do "cmos -c romrev" to see what level 
you're at. Newer ones available at http://www.cobaltfaqs.com/ or 
ftp://ftp-eng.cobalt.com/pub/users/thockin/

120GB under a "new" ROM (say 2.3.38) shouldn't be an issue. Running a 7200 RPM 
drive will definitely push the power supply though, and is not recommended.  
Many people do it without noticing a problem though.  One drive (RaQ 4/4i) 
probably is safe.  Putting two in a 4r is much riskier IMO.