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from: Steven Hirsch
date: 2008-04-07 18:33:40
subject: Re: SASI and old scsi harddrives

nyder wrote:

> I have one of those SASI controllers for the gs, and i heard that some
> older scsi drives might work with it.   Something about SCSI spec 1 is
> basicly compatable, but isn't with scsi spec 2 drives.
> 
> anyone know if this is true?

Are you referring to the Xebec adapters?  If so, they can kinda, sorta be made 
to work with _some_ older SCSI-1 devices.  Unlike dedicated SCSI controllers, 
they require that you manage all the bus phases yourself in software.  It's a 
good challenge!

Steve
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