Mike,
> a Toshiba 1GB
Is it a 2.5" HDD? what model number?
> Reading through the dmesg output, there doesn't
> appear to be any reference to the Toshiba drive
> (which I suppose I'd expect.
If you record the dmesg time when you insert the drive then it will be apparent if there was a detection or not.
> It's a very long file
> - can I send you the text output?)
If it is too long and you don't want to post here, pastebin it (don't attach it to post).
https://pastebin.com
> But it would be
> interesting to know if it is a specific (drive?
> interface?) problem, or a more general issue.
It is most likely a specific brand/model problem.
> a Toshiba 1GB
Is it a 2.5" HDD? what model number?
> Reading through the dmesg output, there doesn't
> appear to be any reference to the Toshiba drive
> (which I suppose I'd expect.
If you record the dmesg time when you insert the drive then it will be apparent if there was a detection or not.
> It's a very long file
> - can I send you the text output?)
If it is too long and you don't want to post here, pastebin it (don't attach it to post).
https://pastebin.com
> But it would be
> interesting to know if it is a specific (drive?
> interface?) problem, or a more general issue.
It is most likely a specific brand/model problem.