[wellylug] Firewire HDD enclosure.

[Jonathan Harker]

James Fitzsimons wrote:

> Hi all,
> I think my external firewire HDD case might be giving up the ghost. It's
> always been a little dodgy with linux, my ipod on the other hand mounts
> flawlessly everytime...
> 
> Anyways, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a particular brand /
> dealer etc for external firewire HDD case's that work well with linux? Has
> anyone had any experience with the ICE ME-720U2F from Ascent?
> 
> Thanks heaps,
> James Fitzsimons

Have a look at a previous thread:

Subject: [wellylug] DSE ieee1394 external hard drive operation problems


I have an excellent enclosure from Quay, which does both FW and USB 2. It is 
this product exactly, but from Quay:

http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=ME-720F

http://www.quay.co.nz/components/storage.htm

3.5" USB 2.0 & Firewire Case $195

Cheers,
J