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Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: hwsf12 on March 12, 2007, 02:55:00 PM

Hello All
So far it was my understanding that an SATA HDD would not simply plug and play in an XBOX. However, I checked on the compatibility page for an HDD I have at my disposal. WD SATA 500gb Caviar 16 "WD5000KSRTL"

And it shows up at #7. The only thing i noticed was that it was not lockable.  Could someone shine some light on this?

http://xboxdrives.x-pec.com/?p=list&v_...amp;v_postedby=


Thank you

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: Cappi on March 12, 2007, 04:34:00 PM

A sata hard drive will work in an xbox but you must have a sata-ide adapter. The only way you can use a hard drive that is unlockable is if you have a chip or a flashed tsop. If you plan to boot retail or go on xbox live your hard drive must be locked.

This post has been edited by Cappi: Mar 12 2007, 11:34 PM

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: tonemgub on March 12, 2007, 07:08:00 PM

I have a ST3320620AS, which is the SATA version of ST3320620A -- both of which do lock fine, I've tested. However, even locked, my Xbox won't recognize the drive properly, simply spitting out "error 13" on startup. This is with a SATA->IDE adapter.

So, does anyone actually have proof of getting a SATA drive to work on an Xbox? I haven't been able to find anything of the sort.

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: Soligna on March 12, 2007, 08:04:00 PM

Error 13 means no dashboard, check to make sure your boot paths are correct and that something isn't corrupted.

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: Cappi on March 12, 2007, 09:58:00 PM

QUOTE(tonemgub @ Mar 12 2007, 06:08 PM)

I have a ST3320620AS, which is the SATA version of ST3320620A -- both of which do lock fine, I've tested. However, even locked, my Xbox won't recognize the drive properly, simply spitting out "error 13" on startup. This is with a SATA->IDE adapter.

So, does anyone actually have proof of getting a SATA drive to work on an Xbox? I haven't been able to find anything of the sort.

Yes I have installed 3 WD 400gb sata hd's in 3 different xbox's with no problem. Check to make sure your dashboard is installed, and on the correct drive where your boot path is set to.

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: tonemgub on March 12, 2007, 11:27:00 PM

QUOTE(Cappi @ Mar 12 2007, 10:58 PM)

Yes I have installed 3 WD 400gb sata hd's in 3 different xbox's with no problem. Check to make sure your dashboard is installed, and on the correct drive where your boot path is set to.

I have. Many times. I've installed this thing about 5 times through various methods. All of the files are there when I look at it through XboxHDM, but the Xbox itself won't read the drive.

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: hwsf12 on March 13, 2007, 02:28:00 PM

I have an Xecuter chip. Would I still need the adapter?

Thank you

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: kirky1991 on March 13, 2007, 05:24:00 PM

Yes you need the adapter, if you have a chip it just means that you can run and xbox with an unlocked HDD

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: hwsf12 on March 13, 2007, 07:58:00 PM

Thank you everyone for your input. So is something like this, the type of adapter you are referring to?

http://www.satacables.com/html/sata-acessories.html

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: FahadSaid on March 13, 2007, 08:16:00 PM

You would need this: Link

It needs to output IDE.

This post has been edited by FahadSaid: Mar 14 2007, 03:18 AM

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: hwsf12 on March 14, 2007, 10:17:00 AM

Thanks for the correction Fahadsaid.

So this looks like a simple solution except from the looks of this adapter, due to its vertical nature, i dont see it fitting in the Xbox chassis without some sort of modding. Am I correct?
And are there any other Cons to using a serial drive?

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: tonemgub on March 15, 2007, 03:36:00 PM

I have one that is just very slightly smaller than that. It will fit fine.

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: hwsf12 on March 15, 2007, 07:16:00 PM

where did you get your smaller one?

thank you

Title: Sata Wd Hdd Confirmation
Post by: tonemgub on March 17, 2007, 09:30:00 PM

Search for "ADSAIDE", like here: http://www.provantage.com/addonics-adsaide~7ADDO16Y.htm

This post has been edited by tonemgub: Mar 18 2007, 04:30 AM