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Incompatible NVMe SSD - Silicon Power P34A60 - gandlers - 01-07-2020

Not sure if there is an Incompatible SSD list, but if there is this one doesnt work:

https://www.silicon-power.com/web/product-P34A60

I bought the 256GB variant, it doesnt show up at all in DMESG and GParted fails to locate it. nvme list returns no NVMe drives conencted.

I've installed it in a USB3 caddy which proves the SSD isnt faulty and it connects as /dev/sda.
I know the NVMe adapter and the PBP are ok as I threw money at the problem and purchased a Toshiba OCZ RC100 240GB (on the Wiki as a confirmed working SSD) which is working fine.

So if nayone is thinking of a Silicon Power A60 NVMe SSD, don't it doesnt work in the PBP.



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RE: Incompatible NVMe SSD - Silicon Power P34A60 - bcnaz - 01-07-2020

aww
one of my favorites in the 2.5" sata SSD's

RE: Incompatible NVMe SSD - Silicon Power P34A60 - zaius - 01-08-2020

(01-07-2020, 04:55 PM)gandlers Wrote: Not sure if there is an Incompatible SSD list, but if there is this one doesnt work:

https://www.silicon-power.com/web/product-P34A60

I bought the 256GB variant, it doesnt show up at all in DMESG and GParted fails to locate it. nvme list returns no NVMe drives conencted.

Any idea why it doesn't work?

I couldn't find any power specs on that page.

RE: Incompatible NVMe SSD - Silicon Power P34A60 - belfastraven - 01-09-2020

(01-08-2020, 01:04 PM)zaius Wrote:
(01-07-2020, 04:55 PM)gandlers Wrote: Not sure if there is an Incompatible SSD list, but if there is this one doesnt work:

https://www.silicon-power.com/web/product-P34A60

I bought the 256GB variant, it doesnt show up at all in DMESG and GParted fails to locate it. nvme list returns no NVMe drives conencted.

Any idea why it doesn't work?

I couldn't find any power specs on that page.
I was curious and tried to track down xases where it was being used on a linux system,  and didn't find any.  I wonder whether there is a problem with the rockchip_pcie driver or pcie drivers in general.  Since it is a dramless device, if I understand the specs correctly  it seems that power would not be an issue,  but I do wonder about timing. 

Also from the specs on the referenced page:
  • System Requirement
  • Computer with M.2 slots supporting PCIe interface and one of the following operating systems: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10


RE: Incompatible NVMe SSD - Silicon Power P34A60 - gandlers - 01-09-2020

Sorry I have no idea why it didnt work.
No apparent difference to DMESG output after a boot with it installed and one without.
My linux knowledge is basic to say the least so I have no idea what the problem could be.

RE: Incompatible NVMe SSD - Silicon Power P34A60 - zaius - 01-09-2020

(01-09-2020, 11:22 AM)gandlers Wrote: Sorry I have no idea why it didnt work.


Regardless, whether you know why, SSD failures can go here:

https://wiki.pine64.org/index.php/Pinebook_Pro_Hardware_Accessory_Compatibility

RE: Incompatible NVMe SSD - Silicon Power P34A60 - gandlers - 01-09-2020

(01-09-2020, 01:00 PM)zaius Wrote: Regardless, whether you know why, SSD failures can go here:

https://wiki.pine64.org/index.php/Pinebook_Pro_Hardware_Accessory_Compatibility

Hint taken... Big Grin