>A friend of mine hypothesized that the 8600 SCSI controllers might >not be the same (brand or type) as the 7200, that doing a low level >format using the 8600 controller might fix it. I'll give that a try, >it can't hurt. >>> > >Probably won't help, either. > >Low level formatting is done by the drive and wholly within the drive, when >the software (say, Drive Setup) issues a (SCSI) "format drive" command.
Yes, of course you're right. My friend knows the other side and is probably thinking about ata/eide controllers. A scsi controller is a part of the drive, isn't it? Now what? :) C -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
