Yes, sure. I installed Ubuntu on an old laptop and connected the drives using a usb-c to sata adapter.
Then I downloaded the linux tool: http://downloads.sandisk.com/downloads/ess/utilities/scli-1-8-0-12-linux.zip and unziped it.
Open the terminal, cd into the folder of the unziped tool and...
Updated 4 drives using ubuntu without problem with these commands. One drive was on ZR01, two on ZR04 and the last one on ZR07. All completed without errors using a sata to usb sabrent adapter. From Windows (using the same adapter) was impossible to get the drives detected.
Hi,
I have tried the drives for a few days and all seem to work fine. I'd like to update de firmware as the are running ancient ones (from version 0 to version 3 vs. currently ZR11). I have search online but the firmware upgrade process does not seem to be that straightforward.
Firmware...
Just tested one of the 4 I have received. It comes with firmware version ZR03. After testing it with DiskSpeed (formatted as btrfs temporary) it gives:
800-861MB/s read
684-738MB/s write
It comes with reported 93% life remaining. For what I paid more than good enough.
I might try updating the...
Thanks. It's clear I'm not that proficient in Ebay search... I clicked on the seller's name and it said that they were sold out. However on your link he/she is still selling the same drives.
It seems the listing has ended. Anyone knows of another 2TB alternative in this price range? Next week I'll be traveling to the US and my intention is to bring some back home.
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