[Dirvish] slow writing to external USB2 hard disc

[Dave Howorth]

Gert Brinkmann wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> sorry that this posting is somewhat off topic. But maybe someone had the
> same problems when using dirvish and did find a solution?
> 
> I am using dirvish to backup files from my Linux system (debian/sid) to
> an external USB2 drive (a Seagate disc). I am running kernel 2.6.18. The
> hard disc is connected to an USB2 controller. The Problem: data transfer
> is very slow. It makes approx. 1 MByte/s only, but it should be more
> than 20 MByte/s.

I suspect your issues may be to do with the specific usb configuration,
so you may get more useful information on a debian list.

Cheers, Dave