#PAR Crash — Once Again
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Victor,
Thanks for the advice. I'm wondering, is this problem endemic to the 2217A?
Don't feel like rolling out the cash for a new drive, but if this is going to
keep happening, it'd be worth putting my Micropolis to less strenuous use as a
regular old storage drive and splurge for something more dependable for the
PAR. This is really frustrating–I mean, I just put out all this dough for the
PAR and drive 3 months ago and already it's chewed up all my files. Computers
are screwy.
The fan sounds like a good idea. My block limit's already at 240, so I don't
think that was the problem. Generally I do just about all of my PAR file
management from with the PAR itself, so I don't think that's it either. My
question is, is it the drive, the PAR board, or the PAR software? I'm going to
talk to DPS tomorrow & hope they can shed some light. Until then, thinking
about some lithium….for myself.
Alan Harrington
FYI, I've been using a 2217A with my PAR since January with no problems at all.
None. I've even completely filled the drive and it still refused to crash.
Luckily… I'm not sure why I've been so lucky, but it may be due to a tip I
got from Martin Foster – I've got my cover off and have a 6 inch fan blowing on
the thing. Hey, it works!
DM
David,
I have to second your application of a fan to the open insides of the
computer. I've had a couple of crashes with the PAR\ 2 Micropolis 2217A's but
since I opened the tower case and directed a 10 inch fan at it no problems. We
use the PAR more now than ever.
Probably 4 to 6 hours (in and out ) per day. Great product! Thanks for
letting me jump in.
ComWorks
Randy, Glad to hear you like your PAR so much. I got that tip on the
fan from Martin Foster. I sure wish I had a second 2217 like you,
there's been quite a few times when that would have been a tremendous
assett. I'm just waiting for the PVR now…