In the end it had to be software related because I have solved the issue by switching to Raspbian (I had to find an alternative Debian-based applications for my needs).

Hello, thanks for the idea. I managed to get a new cable and HDD case - it's not loosened now, but the problem persist. I believe there is a problem with software configuration. The harddrive is partitioned as 2* ext3 partition. It's the latest Archlinux from for rPi from this site + samba + fatrat ...

Does this apply also to Archlinux? As I said in the question above I don't use Raspbian (doesn't support applications I need).

If so, is enough?

Hello, I have a RaspberryPi model B with Archlinux installed. I have the system, cache, etc. on SD card, but I also have mounted 2,5" harddrive in an external powered case. I use RaspberryPi as a NAS server to access the data on the harddrive (mounted on /mnt, samba and there is also a downloader ap...

Thank you for the advices!

What about the casing for the Rpi? Is there any standard case for Rpi + 2,5 HDD?

Hi! I'm using an old PC with AMD Sempron 2600+ (1600 MHz) and 256 MB ram running Debian linux as a Jukebox machine in my store. After startup It is able to automatically start playing songs located in a specific folder and also download new songs from my license-song-provider over the internet and a...

Hello, I'm trying to install LibPion library (>= 5.0) which has dependency of libc6. The problem is when I try to update I get: pi@raspberrypi ~ $ sudo aptitude install libpion-dev The following NEW packages will be installed: libc-dev-bin{a} libc6-dev{a} libpion-dev libssl-dev{a} zlib1g-dev{a} The ...

Ok, so I won't need SD card at all? What if the external harddrive with system on it loses power? Can it somehow damage the RPi?

Hello, I would like to create a simple NAS server from Raspberry PI Model B, rev2. I have a spare 4 GB MicroSD card class 4 with SD Adapter. There is a lot of discussions to buy a higher class card for RPi. Will there be theoretically any significant diference in data transfer speed from attached 2,...