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Forum: OCZ SSD Support for Linux and Apple OSX

Support and discussion for OCZ SSD devices on Linux and Apple OSX operating systems.

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    A place for all those guides and info to help you set up your SSD drive and Windows

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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: General Discussion wiper.sh discussion thread (Linux TRIM tool)

    I've created this new thread to focus discussion of wiper.sh in a single place. Please post all relevant discussion/questions here, if you can. wiper-2.0 and hdparm-9.25 are now available from sourceforge. This version is quicker than before, as it batches more free sectors into bigger TRIM...

    Started by mlord, 08-16-2009 02:47 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Guide Linux - Tips, tweaks and alignment

    The main purpose behind this thread is to collect all the suggestions, the discussion and the benchmarks in one convenient Linux thread. :D This guide assumes your SSD is located at /dev/sda Parts of this guide could be used even though you're not planning to use Linux. See this post made by...

    Started by b2bde4, 04-03-2009 05:39 PM
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    08-25-2010 06:12 AM Go to last post

  4. Lightbulb Sticky Thread Sticky: General Discussion Finally the truth about the mid-2009 Macbook Pro and Vertex drives

    If this mystery has already been definitively solved in another thread, my apologies. But I have been researching this issue since July of last year and have only seen speculation about the cause/solution, no hard proof. The problem I'm speaking of is that many of the 'mid-2009' unibody...

    Started by ironhalo, 02-08-2010 07:03 PM
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    08-18-2010 10:31 AM Go to last post

  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: General OCZ SSD FAQ - Applies to all OCZ drives (except the Z-drive).

    Q. How do I know if I have a Sandforce or Indilinx based drive? A. You need to look at the part number of your drive. OCZSSD2-1xxxxxxx is an Indilinx drive. OCZSSD2-2xxxxxxx is a Sandforce based drive. The exception to this is the Vertex LE drive (OCZSSD2-1VTXLExxx) which is a Sandforce based...

    Started by RyderOCZ, 08-04-2010 10:07 AM
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  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: Guide Something new for the Mac crowd

    If you cannot boot to the CD's created by burning the update ISO's try this. Credit goes to Steven H. in San Jose, CA. insert the OCZ updater CD/DVD you created from the ISO file, no need to convert it to CDR, macs can do this by single clicking the iso file, and file->burn cd locate the...

    Started by RyderOCZ, 08-03-2010 07:12 PM
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  7. Sticky Thread Sticky: Guide SMART Attributes for Indilinx based drives (Agility, Vertex, Solid2)

    Here you go:

    Started by RyderOCZ, 07-28-2010 02:26 PM
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    frief
    07-29-2010 07:18 AM Go to last post

  8. Sticky Thread Sticky: General Discussion DiskTRIM - Automated graphical user interface for wiper.sh

    I've made a small graphical tool which uses wiper.sh to trim disks. It's written in c++ and uses GTKmm. https://sourceforge.net/projects/disktrim/ To locate wiper.sh it uses a file located at "/etc/disktrim/wiper-location". Default value is "/sbin/wiper.sh". Data should by default be...

    Started by b2bde4, 11-05-2009 04:34 PM
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    07-24-2010 09:11 PM Go to last post

  9. Sticky Thread Sticky: Vertex in a Mac: How to set up Mac OS X & Windows XP

    In this thread I'd like to show you how to set up an OCZ Vertex SSD in a Mac. I'll use a MacBook Pro (Model 1,1, built 2006, latest firmware) for my tests. System specs: Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz 2GB OCZ PC2-5300 SODIMM ATI Radeon Mobility X1600 OCZ Vertex 60GB (FW 1.30) Mac OS X 10.5.7...

    Started by NicoOCZ, 06-15-2009 12:57 PM
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    05-14-2010 04:32 AM Go to last post

  10. Sticky Thread Sticky: Guide Firmware Downloads

    We have a forum specifically for downloads here: http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=242

    Started by RyderOCZ, 01-11-2010 11:12 AM
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  11. Sticky Thread Sticky: Guide How to install Vista/Win7 x64 on unsupported Mac laptops

    Some of you have asked so I'll just collect the info here in a convenient place. But before we start, some points: We don't need Apple's bootcamp utility to install Windows. But it makes it very convenient. We don't need Apple's drivers but again it's a matter of convenience. In fact,...

    Started by harshw, 06-25-2009 05:34 PM
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    10-30-2009 07:48 PM Go to last post

  12. Sticky Thread Sticky: General Discussion forum Wiki articles

    As you know we have been working on a forum Wiki, the big issue for the forum staff has been we have had little time to add as many articles as we would have liked by now. So...I know some of you guys wanted to help; BUT with this being a manufacturer site we needed to have some control over...

    Started by Tony, 07-01-2009 12:45 PM
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    07-02-2009 10:35 AM Go to last post

  13. Sticky Thread Sticky: General Discussion Additional info on power states and which mode works best for Vertex..IDE or AHCI

    Additional info has come to light which should help end users decide which mode is best for them to run the Vertex drive. This is based on power states and low power modes and what the drive actually does. As we know Vertex has no spinning parts, so spin down does not occur, BUT it does support...

    Started by Tony, 06-23-2009 08:40 AM
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  1. Support Question Will there ever be decent Linux support from SandForce.

    The Vertex2 looks very nice but one of the deciding factors to me for buying one is wether or not Sand Force is going to provide decent Linux support. Is it really that hard for a company like Sand Force to come up with a firmware updater that works on Linux? Is anything know about Linux support or...

    Started by Palm76, 08-25-2010 12:05 PM
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    RyderOCZ
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  2. Guide MINI 10v (nick edition) and sandforce SSD

    I am looking for one that is not more than 130 dollars? Size is not important since I am thinking of running only one OS (Linux or OSx) . Is onyx OK? What is the comparable OWC Mercury PRO counterpart (in the 40 gig price range)? Thanks, Tik

    Started by tikblang, Today 02:19 PM
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  3. Technical Discussion OCZ Agility 2 SATA II 3.5" SSD question

    Does this drive support GC? I'm running the latest fw on a 2008 mac pro. Thanks!

    Started by djtj, 08-28-2010 03:36 PM
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  4. Support Question Low 4k Speeds on Vertex 2 240GB HELP

    Hi, i installed a Vertex 2 240GB today in my Macbook Pro i7 2.66ghz. I have AHCI enabled and running with intel drivers and i use bootcamp for Windows 7. im a little concerned because i bought a 240GB Force drive and i had low 4k speeds and i thought it was due to the manufacturers poor...

    Started by pandamonia, 08-27-2010 10:10 AM
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  5. Support Question Revodrive Ubuntu 10.04 install issues

    Does anyone know how to get around the Linux install issue on a Revodrive as a boot drive running the native RAID 0 configuration? Ubuntu does recognize the entire Revodrive in RAID 0 (120 GB) but fails to install the boot partition (or any partition with EXT4). I have to resort to using the...

    Started by tobewiser, 08-13-2010 11:00 AM
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  6. Question Support Question Trouble with a Vertex 2 and Mac OS X

    Hi, I just bought a 240 GB Vertex 2 for my Macbook Pro. I cloned the Macbook's HD on my other computer (a Mac Pro) using Disk Utility. When trying to restore that image to the Vertex 2, Disk Utility fails, saying there is not enough disk space on the Vertex. I can format the Vertex just fine,...

    Started by cryptochrome, Yesterday 12:09 PM
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  7. Support Question Update Sandforce drive in Bootcamp Macbook?

    Hello, I've got a Macbook i7 with a Vertex2 firmware 1.0. Should I update to a current firmware using Bootcamp or should I wait for a MAC version of the updater, will that come someday?? Thank you for your help

    Started by lukeslater, 08-31-2010 11:36 AM
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  8. Support Question update firmware?

    Hi all, I just bought a Vertex 2E 240GB. I plan on using this in a macbookpro 5,1. This shouldnt be a problem I hope? I noticed the firmware on the drive is at 1.00. Should I upgrade to 1.11? If so, I suppose I need a windows system for this? I have a Win7 at home so that isnt a problem. ...

    Started by corbosman, 08-30-2010 08:43 AM
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    08-31-2010 01:17 AM Go to last post

  9. Support Question laptop raid0 luks lvm2

    I have been running a single Vertex 250 GB under windoze xp since mid-November on a Lenovo w500 laptop with 8 gb ram and core2duo at 2.53 GHz. I recently received my ultra-bay adapter so I can put a second disk drive where the cd/dvd drive usually goes. I have a gentoo linux system running on a...

    Started by Moriah, 01-27-2010 09:53 PM
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    08-30-2010 05:48 PM Go to last post

  10. Support Question "Download firmware failed" while updating

    I'm trying to update the firmware for a brand new Vertex 2 60GB. O.S. is Windows 7 not validated (i use linux), AHCI mode is on. i run ssdupdate as administrator, load the package file for 1.11, select the ssd and click on download firmware to selected drive. Result is Download firmware...

    Started by Viper_Scull, 08-25-2010 08:09 AM
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    08-30-2010 10:17 AM Go to last post

  11. Question Support Question Problems with OCZSSD2-2VTXE240G and Fedora Core running 2.6.33.5 - any SMART commands seems to hang the drive (and cause a sata reset)

    I was working on installing a triple boot Mac Pro. I've got Leopard (updated to 10.5.8?) installed fine and Windows 7 Enterprise installed fine. I try and install Fedora Core 13, and the drive starts failing (or it seems, hanging and coming back to life after a SATA bus reset). I've tried two...

    Started by J E, 08-06-2010 08:27 AM
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    08-29-2010 03:09 PM Go to last post

  12. Technical Discussion How much wear is acceptable on a Vertex?

    I just ran Vertex Watcher on my 1.5 year-old Vertex 120GB, and it says Erase Cycles Left: 69%. Average Flash Block Wear Count: 41. Is that a fairly normal usage number? Thanks!

    Started by WilliamG, 08-23-2010 03:41 PM
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    08-29-2010 09:11 AM Go to last post

  13. Unhappy Support Question Perfomace drop once mkfs.ext4

    Before when it was just partitioned and did not have the ext4 FS i did not see the drop. Any ideas what would cause this drop? Also this is a new Vertex2 SDD. What is up with the slow speed. Disk /dev/sdf: 120.0 GB, 120034123776 bytes 32 heads, 32 sectors/track, 228946 cylinders Units =...

    Started by 0CZ_Buyer?, 08-25-2010 02:16 PM
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    08-29-2010 01:51 AM Go to last post

  14. Support Question Would TRIM repeately hurt the SSD? (linux/hdparm)

    Would it hurt the SSD by issuing TRIM command repeately over certain sectors? Would the controller be smart enough to realise that those sectors are already TRIMed the second time the same command is run? Or it would just repeatedly deleting the content of those sectors? Thanks in advance

    Started by persephone, 08-29-2010 12:56 AM
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  15. Support Question Do i need a firmware update? Sloooow Vertex 2 180gb

    Hi all. I just bought a 3,5" Vertex 2 180GB. I use it in a Mac Pro. What really dissapointed me was that i dont experience any better perfomance than with my old 7200rpm. Boottime is the same, opening programs is the same. I might have done something wrong. When i installed it i Erased the...

    Started by Bass, 08-20-2010 02:17 AM
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    08-28-2010 11:40 PM Go to last post

  16. Support Question Macbook Pro 2010 i5 - extreme stuttering and delay on Vertex 2

    Hey. I recently bought a new laptop - a Macbook Pro i5, to be exact. As standard as can be, with nothing specific changed from the default configuration. In the process of that I decided to buy a Vertex 2 120 Gb to replace the stock HD. Experience so far: Stock HD: Slow as expected, but...

    Started by MRogne, 08-27-2010 05:04 PM
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    08-28-2010 10:19 AM Go to last post

  17. General Discussion Vertex and new MacBook Pro i7 - Which firmware?

    I have ordered a new 15" MacBook Pro with i7 processor. I want to replace the default 500GB HDD with my 128GB OCZ Vertex SSD. The Vertex currently has firmware version 1.41. I see that there have been issues for many unibody MacBook Pro owners using OCZ SSDs. Hopefully, those issues won't carry...

    Started by Mark Booth, 04-14-2010 08:19 AM
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    08-28-2010 10:09 AM Go to last post

  18. Support Question where to go from here? OCZ agility revision 1.30 running on Macbook Pro 6,1 i7

    Hi. I apologize in advance as I'm sure this has been covered. I've spent a while on these forums and I can't figure out how to flash my ocz agility drives. I have a i7 Macbook pro running 10.6 with 2 Agility drives in a RAID-0 setup, running softraid 4.0. How can I update the firmware to the...

    Started by ces32, 08-27-2010 12:32 PM
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    08-27-2010 12:41 PM Go to last post

  19. Support Question driver for p88 512GB z drive for mac pro

    i purchased and received (from Amazon.com) a p88 ssd drive a day or so after they were posted on Amazon (last week in April). I had expected it to arrive with a CD with the driver(s) including for Macintosh. However, no such. I called OCZ right away and the tech support guy told me that they...

    Started by bob1001, 07-22-2010 04:14 PM
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  20. Support Question DMA READ errors

    Hello, I have problems with the new OCZ Vertex (Indilinx) drive. I get the following errors loged, and the corresponding files get corrupted: The error is always on either READ DMA EXT (cmd 25) or READ DMA (cmd c8). It never happens on write. I currently use 3 partitions, and it happens...

    Started by vladap, 08-25-2010 07:41 AM
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  21. Support Question Block size formating confusing.

    I am trying to format the drive and I am confused about the 1024kb recommend block size. I do not need a partition so I am just formating the whole drive.. do I need to still set the block the size with this command? mkfs.ext3 -b 1024 -j /dev/sdb It seems that would make 1024 byte blocks...

    Started by interprose, 08-26-2010 02:18 PM
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  22. Technical Discussion Vertex 2 drives in RAID0 w/ OSX. Does Background Garbage Collection still work well?

    I am considering getting two Vertex 2 drives to setup in RAID0 for my iMac. It's a major undertaking to take apart the iMac to add SSD drives so I only want to do ONE time. My question is: In RAID0 will the background garbage collection be in full effect and keep the drives in top performance?

    Started by wirelessness, 08-26-2010 09:30 AM
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  23. Support Question Revodrive recognised only as 2 separate drives

    Hello, for a test for possible use in production environment I have plugged the Revodrive into HP ProLiant DL380 G6 (with BIOS P62), but no matter the configuration in the Silicon Raid Array manager (raid0, raid1, concatenated) in system the drives appear as 2 seperate disks. System is running...

    Started by rrozitis, 08-25-2010 08:23 AM
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  24. Unhappy Support Question 2010 MBP, Vertex LE, Windows 7, sleep mode = wiped HDD?

    I have an i7 MBP with a 200GB Vertex LE running Windows 7 via Bootcamp. It has been working great for the past 2-3 weeks, until this morning when I woke up and found Windows complaining about no boot device. The drive can be detected, but Disk Utility and diskpart both say it's unformatted, and...

    Started by kani, 08-24-2010 01:16 PM
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  25. Support Question Directly flash from 1.3 to 1.6 Agility 30GB

    After upgrade I cannot create file system from live cd and installed Kubuntu . What should I do ? PS sorry for my bad english

    Started by rogal01, 08-24-2010 03:08 AM
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