Disk Management (Initializing Disk) "This Device Is Not Ready"

[NightCorePanda]

I believe the problem is that the adapter is 2.5" and the disk might be 3.5" I’m not sure.

[georgeks]

The interface -the connections - are the same. Do you have another HDD to test the adapter?

[NightCorePanda]

I’ve tried it on 3 different HDD

[georgeks]

Sorry to say it, but it appears that you have a defective HDD…

[NightCorePanda]

Wait, How did it come to that conclusion though?

[georgeks]

Sorry for the delay, I got home dead tired..

There was no problem with the 3 HDDs you tried-if I got it right.

[phillpower2]

I’m using an HDD(500GB) with a USB to Hard Drive Adapter

For the USB to Hard Drive Adapter it’s https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ULT-...749790221.html

I believe the problem is that the adapter is 2.5" and the disk might be 3.5" I’m not sure.

The HDD in your attachment is a 3.5" Seagate ST3500418AS Barracuda and so you are correct, it is not compatible with the 2.5" USB device that you have.

[phillpower2]

Any update for us NightCorePanda?

[phillpower2]

Any update for us NightCorePanda? ? If unreplied to within 48hrs this thread will be closed.