can't recognize the harddisk size

[Basil Chupin]

On 21/04/13 11:03, Doug wrote:
> > AFAIK 2TB is at the limit for an msdos-labelled disk and using a
> gpt-label might be better
>
> How to use a gpt-label for this disk? thanks.
>
>
> 2013/4/20 Tom H <tomh0665 at gmail.com <mailto:tomh0665 at gmail.com>>

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>     Did you reboot or run kpartx or partprobe before running mkfs?
>
>     AFAIK 2TB is at the limit for an msdos-labelled disk and using a
>     gpt-label might be better (CAN SOMEONE CONFIRM - OR INFIRM - THIS?)
>     but I think that your problem comes from the kernel no knowing about
>     the partition that you've created.
>

I have 2 external 2TB HDDs and I have had no hassles with formatting 
them. All I did was use gparted (contained in the SystemRescueCD - and 
essential tool) to format the drives.

Both HDDs, when bought, were - would you be surprised if otherwise? - 
formatted in msdos FAT32.

BC

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