Upgraded: Internal Hard Drive MISSING

Hi guys,
I have 2 internal HDs. The first is a 500GB unpartitioned startup disk from Apple. The second, is a 750GB partitioned disk from Apple. The second disk, and all of its partitions, have disappeared!
Finder only shows my main HD; Disk Utility only shows my main HD.
I need access to that HD. HELP!

+"Handful of reboots solved it."+
Whew! I was going to suggest reseating the drive connection....

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