Re: Reformatting little USB-harddisks

[Andrew Cagney <andrew.cagney%gmail.com@localhost>]

On 8 March 2016 at 11:13, herbert langhans <w3%langhans.com.pl@localhost> wrote:
> Hi List,
> you sure know these little external USB-harddisks, often used for laptops
> or basic backups. Like WD-Passport and Seagate Expansion and whatever
> they name them.
>
> They come FAT formatted, right? Has anyone of you tried to
> reformat them for NetBSD? I guess its not a big thing, but I wonder if I
> can buy any brand (need it for portable server backup and need GID/UID) or
> there are some models what make trouble with formatting, partitioning or
> mounting.

One got ya!  They can be slow to come online and may not be ready if
you're trying to use or mount it during boot.

> I had some trouble with USB-Sticks. Thats another story, but close
> enough the be alert just buying any plug n play solution what may not
> work later.
>
> Any experience?
> Thanks!
> herb langhans
>