On Thu 30 Jan at 21:23 Frank Ramsey (1:157/603.70) wrote to Arthur Marsh:
 AM> Hi, we've recently installed a Quantum 4.3 gig SCSI 
 AM> drive replacing a CD-ROM drive on our SCSI chain whichs
 AM>  operates at 5 MB/s from a Buslogic BT445S (VLB) 
 AM> controller running the 2.53 .DSK driver under NW 3.12.
 AM> I checked SCSI termination and discovered that the 
 AM> system refused to boot when I added terminators to the 
 AM> SCSI card even though there are no external SCSI 
 AM> devices.
 FR> Something is really wrong.  Normally, each device on the 
 FR> buss provides terminator power.  Check your setup.  And 
 FR> check the cables.  Rather than spending lots of time, 
 FR> consider replacing them with the highest quality SCSI cables 
 FR> you can find.
OK, the cable is suspect, and unrecoverable hangs ceased after removing and 
re-inserting the SCSI controller and all connectors. There is still the 
occasional (every few hours) SCSI bus reset though.
Should a specialist cable maker be able to make a decent internal SCSI cable? 
 FR> Check to see if anything in the server is using INT 15.  If 
 FR> so, change it.  
No, none is.
 FR> You didn't mention how much memory you've got, but with 4 
 FR> gigs, I'd suggest 40 megs minimum.
64 Megabytes.
 FR> framsey@goodyear.com; CIS 71631,1032 - CNE, CNA-4, PE
Buslogic suggested that it might be a problem with the particular Quantum 
drive (model 34300). Unfortunately Quantum provide no direct source of 
technical support feedback.
I also am unhappy with having a 7200 rpm drive in the server. I'd prefer to 
get one of the new IBM 5400 rpm 4.3 Gig drives as soon as they become 
available.
Thanks for your help.
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