HP-S600 - are there any tools or Firmware for this drive

[merzcm]

Hi,

I am trying to get the drive working - but it will not let me format it.

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @merzcm 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

If you're experiencing issues formatting your HP S600 SSD, there might be a few tools and steps you can consider to resolve the problem:

 

HP Firmware Update

1. Check for Firmware Updates: Visit the HP Support website and search for any firmware updates specific to the HP S600 SSD model. Firmware updates can sometimes resolve issues related to drive functionality.

 

HP SSD Tools

1. HP SSD Diagnostic Tools: HP SSD drives often come with proprietary software that can help diagnose and manage your SSD. Look for tools like HP SSD Toolbox or HP Support Assistant which might provide utilities for managing and formatting your SSD.

 

Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Disk Management Tool:

• Use the Windows Disk Management tool to attempt to format the drive. You can access it by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting "Disk Management." Locate the S600 SSD, right-click on it, and select "Format."

Command Prompt:

• Use Diskpart in Command Prompt to clean and format the drive. This can be done by opening Command Prompt as an administrator and typing the following commands:diskpart list disk select disk <disk number> clean create partition primary format fs=ntfs quick exit

Try Another Computer:

• If possible, try connecting the SSD to another computer to see if it can be formatted there. This can help identify if the issue is with the SSD or the original computer.

Check Connections:

• Ensure all cables are securely connected and consider trying different cables or ports.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you might consider reaching out to HP Support for further assistance, as the drive might be faulty.

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[merzcm]

Unfortunately I have been unable to locate any tools or firmware for this drive on the HP support site.

[Hawks_Eye]

@merzcm 

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