Re: ATA errors.

[David Cuthbert <dacut@xxxxxxxxx>]

Adam K Kirchhoff wrote:
> I know for a fact that ad0, and the cable, are both ATA100.  And I'm
> highly doubtful that there's anything actually wrong with the drive
> itself.
>
> Any idea if this might be something with the ata driver?

Even though the cable is rated ATA100, try replacing it.  I've had 
mysterious errors along these lines vanish (which I attribute to either 
a few too many kinks in the cable, flaky/oxidized connectors, cable 
gnomes, ...).

In particular, I've had bad luck with the round cables they sell for 
improved airflow.