HC4 does not recognize SATA SSD - ubuntu-20.04-4.9-20201212

[dariol]

I've got issue with SSD disk in HC4.
HC4 boots with SD card, Ubuntu 20.04 minimal image, latest available.

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Linux version 4.9.241-65 (root@builder_n2) (gcc version 7.5.0 (Ubuntu/Linaro 7.5.0-6ubuntu2) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 23 14:19:21 UTC 2020

However, SSD disk is not recognized

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ahci 0000:01:00.0: version 3.0
ahci 0000:01:00.0: enabling device (0000 -> 0003)
ahci 0000:01:00.0: SSS flag set, parallel bus scan disabled
ahci 0000:01:00.0: AHCI 0001.0200 32 slots 2 ports 6 Gbps 0x3 impl IDE mode
ahci 0000:01:00.0: flags: 64bit ncq sntf stag led clo pmp pio slum part ccc sxs 
ahci 0000:01:00.0: enabling bus mastering
scsi host0: ahci
scsi host1: ahci
ata1: SATA link down (SStatus 0 SControl 300)
ata2: SATA link down (SStatus 0 SControl 300)

SSD disk is: Kingston 480GB A400 SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD SA400S37/480G

Tested with both SATA slots. Haven't yet tested disk with desktop, but disk and Odroid are new.

Are there any issues with SSD drives and HC4?

[tobetter]

Do you use 12V/4A DC adapter?
Can you try with other storage if you have extra?

[dariol]

I use 15V4A adapter

Don't have other disk at the moment, it will take a while to get new one, lockdown, new year and all, delivery takes time.

Is there a list of SSD models confirmed to be working?

[tobetter]

I use 15V4A adapter

Don't have other disk at the moment, it will take a while to get new one, lockdown, new year and all, delivery takes time.

Is there a list of SSD models confirmed to be working?

Sorry...we do not have such model list, tested various vendors HDD and SDD. Unfortunately, Kingstone SSD is not tested. Strange thing is that there is another user who had same issue with Kingstone SSD. Based on the log file you attached, the problem looks like same. It would be nice if you can temporary mount a HDD or a SDD for testing, not installing anything and if it does not work, then...it would be faulty HC4 issue.
viewtopic.php?p=316546#p316546

Would you be able to test with another OS image?
https://docs.linuxfactory.or.kr/install ... image.html

[dariol]

I've tried with Ubuntu 20.10 20201218 - Linux kernel v5.10
Same result, no SSD disk

I'll try with some other disk. Also I'll confirm if this SSD is OK.

I bought 2x HC4, one was gift ... have to check on that one as well.

[tobetter]

I've tried with Ubuntu 20.10 20201218 - Linux kernel v5.10
Same result, no SSD disk

I'll try with some other disk. Also I'll confirm if this SSD is OK.

I bought 2x HC4, one was gift ... have to check on that one as well.

Ok, it would be nice if you can test another HC4. If it works, the current HC4 is faulty and need to go RMA. Where did you purchase them?

[dariol]

I have tested Kingston SSDs, two of them, same model, they are OK.
Neither works with HC4.

I have tested Seagate ST1000LM014 and it works with HC4.
Pic in attachment, Kingston SSD and Seagate are connected to HC4, only Seagate works.

To me it looks like issue is with Kingston SSD compatibility.

I bought HC4 at https://rpishop.cz/
Haven't tested second unit, but at this point I expect it's OK, no need for RMA yet.

Next week I'll have Samsung EVO and if it works, it's all about Kingston

[tobetter]

I have tested Kingston SSDs, two of them, same model, they are OK.
Neither works with HC4.

I have tested Seagate ST1000LM014 and it works with HC4.
Pic in attachment, Kingston SSD and Seagate are connected to HC4, only Seagate works.

To me it looks like issue is with Kingston SSD compatibility.

I bought HC4 at https://rpishop.cz/
Haven't tested second unit, but at this point I expect it's OK, no need for RMA yet.

Next week I'll have Samsung EVO and if it works, it's all about Kingston

Thank you for your update and glad to know it's not sorely HC4 issue. Still it does not make sense to me that Kingston SSD does not work. Sorry for not testing Kingston SSD, but I am sure Samsung EVO 850/860 will definately work.
For sure, is that Kingston A400 SSD?

[dariol]

Yes, Kingston A400 SSD 480GB 2.5"
SA400S37/480G

https://www.kingston.com/datasheets/SA400S37_en.pdf

[tobetter]

Yes, Kingston A400 SSD 480GB 2.5"
SA400S37/480G

https://www.kingston.com/datasheets/SA400S37_en.pdf

Thanks, there is one user who has the same issue and one also uses A400 (1TB). I've not tested A400 and @odroid had ordered the same model, so I could test it early next week.
viewtopic.php?f=207&t=41335

[superpowter77]

I tested HC4 with Kingston A400 120Gb and 240Gb versions and both worked without any issues.
Also, Samsung Evo 860 SSD 250Gb and 500Gb and both worked fine on HC4, Same for Crucial MX500 250Gb and 500Gb SSD's.
I have a HC4 A400 480Gb as well but it's being currently used on a server and have not way to currently test it on HC4.

[dariol]

To confirm, I've got Samsung EVO 860, it works.

[rocky1138]

Yes, Kingston A400 SSD 480GB 2.5"
SA400S37/480G

https://www.kingston.com/datasheets/SA400S37_en.pdf

Thanks, there is one user who has the same issue and one also uses A400 (1TB). I've not tested A400 and @odroid had ordered the same model, so I could test it early next week.
viewtopic.php?f=207&t=41335

Did you manage to get a disk and try it out? I told ameriDroid that I'd hold off on the RMA until I heard back from you.

[tobetter]

Yes, Kingston A400 SSD 480GB 2.5"
SA400S37/480G

https://www.kingston.com/datasheets/SA400S37_en.pdf

Thanks, there is one user who has the same issue and one also uses A400 (1TB). I've not tested A400 and @odroid had ordered the same model, so I could test it early next week.
viewtopic.php?f=207&t=41335

Did you manage to get a disk and try it out? I told ameriDroid that I'd hold off on the RMA until I heard back from you.

I was only able to test new Kingston A400 240GB model and it works without a failure. Higher capacity models are not available in the domestic market unfortunately.

I also found a couple of links that A400 works after firmware update with other Linux PC.
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2408741
https://www.reddit.com/r/debian/comment ... nd_debian/

[mzoran]

For me also it does not work. Kingston A400 240GB is not recognized by the Debian or Ubuntu installer.
dmesg shows SATA channel down. The disk works well under Windows and there is no newer firmware.
Must be a buggy disk controller or driver on the Odroid side.
Wish I googled prior to buying .....

Is there any driver debug mode that can provide some more logs for troubleshooting ?

Thanks

[tobetter]

For me also it does not work. Kingston A400 240GB is not recognized by the Debian or Ubuntu installer.
dmesg shows SATA channel down. The disk works well under Windows and there is no newer firmware.
Must be a buggy disk controller or driver on the Odroid side.
Wish I googled prior to buying .....

Is there any driver debug mode that can provide some more logs for troubleshooting ?

Thanks

I've tested brand new A400 240GB with several HC4 devices and it works without failure. Can you please provide the error what you've found in the kernel log?

[Madfury]

Is there a list of supported SSDs brands or models for the HC4?

[tobetter]

Is there a list of support SSDs brands or models for the HC4?

Currently, two models are reported not work with ODROID-HC4 and Samsume EVO, LEXAR, WD SSD are working.
https://wiki.odroid.com/odroid-hc4/hardware/ssd?s[]=ssd

[hanax]

I bought some German INNOVATION.IT SSD 1 TB. It works on PC (Linux Mint on 5.4.0-110-generic). But NOT on HC4, it is not recognized at all, no mention in dmesg, nothing. A tried in petitboot (latest) also in installed debian 11 from network.
Maybe it's large capacity is a problem?
Or if I buy Lexar, WD or EVO will the 1 TB size work (can somebody confirm)?

[mad_ady]

1TB drives work. Show us the dmesg output when you plug it in a regular PC, maybe there's a clue.

[hanax]

I am connecting it through USB3 dock, here is the output:

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kern  :info  : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] usb 6-2: new SuperSpeed Gen 1 USB device number 7 using xhci_hcd
kern  :info  : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] usb 6-2: New USB device found, idVendor=174c, idProduct=55aa, bcdDevice= 1.00
kern  :info  : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] usb 6-2: New USB device strings: Mfr=2, Product=3, SerialNumber=1
kern  :info  : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] usb 6-2: Product: ASM1156-PM
kern  :info  : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] usb 6-2: Manufacturer: ASMT
kern  :info  : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] usb 6-2: SerialNumber: 00000000000000000000
kern  :info  : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] scsi host6: uas
kern  :notice: [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] scsi 6:0:0:0: Direct-Access     ASMT     ASM1156-PM       0    PQ: 0 ANSI: 6
kern  :notice: [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] sd 6:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg3 type 0
kern  :notice: [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] sd 6:0:0:0: [sdc] 2000409264 512-byte logical blocks: (1.02 TB/954 GiB)
kern  :notice: [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] sd 6:0:0:0: [sdc] Write Protect is off
kern  :debug : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] sd 6:0:0:0: [sdc] Mode Sense: 43 00 00 00
kern  :notice: [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] sd 6:0:0:0: [sdc] Write cache: enabled, read cache: enabled, doesn't support DPO or FUA
kern  :info  : [Pi máj 13 19:28:39 2022] sd 6:0:0:0: [sdc] Optimal transfer size 33553920 bytes
kern  :notice: [Pi máj 13 19:28:40 2022] sd 6:0:0:0: [sdc] Attached SCSI disk

Also I am considering another disk: Verbatim VI550 S3 2,5" SSD 1TB, anybody tried that?

[mad_ady]

The usb dock exposes a different controller. You should try it connected directly in your PC. But, it should work.... What power ratings are written on the disk?

[hanax]

What power ratings are written on the disk?

No idea, I only found this info on the web: https://shop.kosatec.de/generatepdf?sku=1024999