Re: [smartmontools-support] SMT does not detect external (TrueCrypt encrypted) USB hard discs

[Christian F. <Chr...@t-...>]

Ben Stover wrote:
> As I found out SMT is not able to detect external USB hard discs.
> Especially when they are encrypted with the well known, wide spread Encryption Tool "TrueCrypt"
>
>    
The problem is likely unrelated to disk contents.

> The alternative Tool Chrystal DiscInfo does detect them.
>
> So I suggest that SMT should review its detection method.
>    

The detection method is USB ID => USB bridge type (no need to review).

We rely on user feedback because specs from USB device vendors never 
provide the required information.
http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/smartmontools/wiki/Supported_USB-Devices

Please post info about your USB disk and smartctl output with version, 
OS and the unknown USB ID.

Thanks,
Christian