Why does clients back up firewire drive playback intermitten

[scarygroover]

I was backing up our session to a firewire drive that I had my client purchse. all seemed well and I just wanted to make sure the session playsback from their drive. When I played it back, i would hear it then I wouldn't then in and out again. any reason? is there something I am missing about firewire compatability?

Thanks,
Michael

[FormulaReed]

what are the specs on the drive. Like speed, chip set ect. Somtimes that can cause glitches in the system.

Reed

[Slider]

Speed of the drive?
Firewire bus being loaded down?
Drive needs to be defraged?

Could be one of these things.
I have Raided Raptor 10,000 RPM drives, and the backups on FW sometimes can't handle the data if it's a big project.

OT.
Micheal! call me on my cell.
I think you called the number that isn't used anymore, and just gives my email address.
PM me if you don't have the other number.
Or PM me your #, cause I can't find it.
Hope you're doing well.
Do you still have that Amek console out there?

-Matt

[scarygroover]

i don't know what the specs are other than 7200 rpm and firewire. Mine is the same and I have no problem. Is there a fail safe standard brand to buy? or some specs I should follow when advising a client to buy one?

[dacart2004]

You might also check to see if there isn't a firmware update available for the enclosure.

Dan