[NTLUG:Discuss] New Data Disk Errors

[Richard Geoffrion]

Jim Goode wrote:
> Adding a new data disk (Seagate 160GB, ATA, 7200 RPM). All appears to go
> well, but I found errors in messages and can only create 4 directories on
> the drive. Does this appear to be a hardware failure, or am I missing a
> step?
> Thanks,
> Jim
>
> <snip>
>  
> [root at s01 root]# mkdir /mnt/drive2/ibays/backup_files/files/financials
> mkdir: cannot create directory
> `/mnt/drive2/ibays/backup_files/files/financials': Input/output error
>
>   

That sure screams of a file system corruption....but on a freshly 
formated partition??  

I'd run a destructive disk test...and maybe change cables and/or 
controller or port.


Is this a brand NEW disk -- as in never before used??

-- 
Richard