Error in Hard Drive Performance Reporting issues with disk read/write operations.
Error in Hard Drive Performance Reporting issues with disk read/write operations.
Start by simply exchanging the cables, maybe that resolves the problem. It's possible one or more cables aren't fully connected. If swapping the cables still doesn't work, the drive might be faulty. I suspect the seller of the drive doesn't offer returns. Hope you didn't spend a lot. Stay safe and good luck!
Likely the drive is damaged. Solid-state drives are among the few you wouldn’t want to purchase used. It’s simply not a good deal. You can’t be sure if it’s been mishandled, lost, or subjected to heavy use over time. When buying online, the seller likely isn’t equipped to handle proper shipping or packaging for such items. Solid drives need special care during transport.
That means preparing everything carefully for transport or storage.
Using packing supplies similar to those OEMs employ.
Spoiler: There are cases where buyers have gotten drives from sellers or even Amazon, placed inside an empty box with an anti-static bag vibrating inside.
In my situation, there was just one sheet of foam covering it, inside a box that fit it tightly. There wasn't an anti-static bag. I'm wondering if the drive might still be working, and how important it is for me to believe what they've said, assuming it's accurate? It had been used in a Synology before the sale, with few hours of use.
Remove the device, disconnect the cables gently, inspect the SATA power and data connection on the drive where the wires attach. Occasionally individuals sever the connections without noticing, causing the device to turn on but fail to establish a proper link since the data port isn't syncing correctly.
It seems odd that it was stored in a NAS, likely for its small runtime and now being discarded. Maybe it was just a backup, but that doesn't explain why it's being sold off.