Mac OS X 10.1: FireWire Drives Do Not Become Available When Connected

Third-party FireWire drives with earlier firmware may not appear on the desktop or otherwise become available (mount) in Mac OS X 10.1.
Symptom

Third-party FireWire drives do not appear on the desktop or otherwise become available when you connect them to the computer.


Solution

Download and install the Mac OS X 10.1.1 Update. You can do this using the Software Update feature of System Preferences.

For Mac OS X 10.1, check the drive vendor's Web site to make sure the FireWire drive's firmware is up to date.
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012