On 20/05/2016 22:08, Phillip Remaker wrote: > > When most flash sticks get errored out enough, they permanently fail > into a read only mode, or become fully unreadable. Read-only mode can > be reset on some models, but it is not recommended by the vendor. At > least one of the failed SANdisk units I had was stuck in a read-only mode. > > Also, probes may be subjected to ungraceful power down situations, > depending on where they are stationed. That can also be a flash drive > killer. > > I don't think we are hitting the write limits of the sticks. I suspect > the units are often in underpowered or ungraceful pwoer-down > situations, or the USB flash itself is not responding gracefully to > poweroff situations. > > I don't suppose RIPE buys enough USB sticks to get to talk to > engineers at SanDISK? > Sandisk R&D is located in Israel: http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-sandisk-acquisition-affects-650-israeli-employees-1001075338 I could probably arrange a meeting with the technical staff there provided there is a clear document detailing the issue. Maybe RIPE ATLAS technical staff would like to come to a meeting?
Regards, Hank
