PleXWriter PX-W4824A
10. Mt. Rainier Tests
PleXWriter PX-W4824A IDE CDR-W - Page 10
Mt. Rainier Tests
- InCD Tests
For testing the Mt. Rainier performance of PleXWriter PX-W4824A, we used was InCD v3.37.1 by Ahead Software. After the format process, we immediately started the recording process (drag & drop). When the drive finished, we started the reading process back to the HD.
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Drive
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Average Writing Speed (X)
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Average Reading Speed (X)
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YAMAHA
CRW-F1DX |
12X HS-RW
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7.08
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20.31
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24X US-RW
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12.7
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20.89
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PleXWriter PX-W4824A
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10X HS-RW
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6.36
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16.60
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24X US-RW
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12.80
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16.13
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- EasyWrite tests
- Introduction
The Philips Easy Write tests checks the quality level of the implementation of Mt Rainier feature. The PleXWriter PX-W4824A did accept the EasyWrite test suite commands so we had the chance to test its performance. We didn't test the drives with defect media since it failed to complete the tests with normal HS-RW media.
Plextor said that: "...A new firmware will address the issues that arose after the Mount Rainier plugfest. Easy Write support is planned for later this year. We also plan to transport our achievements to our previous model, PX-W4012TA, in due time..."
- Basic Command Test Results
Below are the test results using MRW PartA v1.60 validation script.
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Tests
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PleXWriter PX-W4824A
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Mandatory Startup Basic Command Set
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MRW Feature
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Passed
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SMART Feature
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Supported Profiles
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Mode Sense Pages
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Background Format
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Minimal Blank
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Check Format Capacity for Mode 24 Hex
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Format Unit
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Read Disc Information
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Check Write Mode Page
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Set Write Mode Page Parameters
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Test GAA Addressing
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Set GAA Area Addressing
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Write Data Outside GAA Area
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FAILED : Write10 Command
: Succeeded (Should have Failed) (Sense Code 00/00/00)
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Write Data Inside GAA Area
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Severe Error : No Further Tests Performed
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Synchronize Cache
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Read Data Inside GAA Area
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Verify Data Inside GAA Area
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Set DMA Area Addressing
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Read/Write in Ice
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Read Track Info
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Write in Iced Area (Address = 128205
- Blocks = 236)
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Synchronize Cache
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Read & Verify Iced Area (Address
= 128205 - Blocks = 236)
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Early Eject
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Eject Disc with Background Format in
Progress
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Close Track/Session
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Eject Disc
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Script Validation Time
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00 Hours 01 Minutes 13 Seconds 296 MSec
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The PleXWriter PX-W4824A failed to pass the "Basic Command Test".
- Light/Heavy Rock'N'Roll Tests
Below are the test results using the Light & Heavy Rock'N'Roll validation scripts. Again the PX-W4824A failed to pass both Light & Heavy Rock'N'Roll scripts.
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Tests
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PleXWriter PX-W4824A
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Light R&R
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FE
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Light R&R Test Duration
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0 Hours 01 Minutes 08 Seconds 107 MSec
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Heavy R&R
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FE
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Heavy R&R Test Duration
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0 Hours 01 Minutes 20 Seconds 976 MSec
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Remarks:
Time: hours:mins:secs:msecs
FE = Fatal Error
