Re: [SLUG] Adaptec 2940 SCSI Query
Peter Chubb wrote:
"Terry" == Terry Collins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Terry> Okay, this isn't linux, but tis for linux boxen. Looking for a
Terry> bit of insight here on dual Adaptec 2940** SCSI cards setup
Terry> into yum-cha pc boxen. Nothing fancy, just simple single ended
Terry> hard disk, or cdrom chains or tape deck & library robot.
IIRC, you can set this in the ScsiSelect menu --- hit control-A during
bootup, and follow the menus.
Yes, I'd already been there unfortunately.
Rule 1) fritzed mobo's never behave normally, e.g. putting the first
SCSI card in PCI slot one and second scsi card in PCI slot three and
they worked, but together never.
Rule 2) fritzed hardware doesn't work no matter how it is connected. the
10 tape library turned out to be totally cactus once I sorted out rule
one and the rest just followed.
Rule 3) Early yumcha scsi boxen are flaky at the best of times. SE scsi,
with eight outlets on internal cable and all powered by one cheap pc
power supply. Oh, and the spacing of the plugs on the ribbon cable
is/was wrong as well {:-(.
I am testing some stuff donated to Computerbank.
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Re: [SLUG] Adaptec 2940 SCSI Query
> "Terry" == Terry Collins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Terry> Okay, this isn't linux, but tis for linux boxen. Looking for a Terry> bit of insight here on dual Adaptec 2940** SCSI cards setup Terry> into yum-cha pc boxen. Nothing fancy, just simple single ended Terry> hard disk, or cdrom chains or tape deck & library robot. IIRC, you can set this in the ScsiSelect menu --- hit control-A during bootup, and follow the menus. -- Dr Peter Chubb http://www.gelato.unsw.edu.au peterc AT gelato.unsw.edu.au The technical we do immediately, the political takes *forever* -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] Adaptec 2940 SCSI Query
Okay, this isn't linux, but tis for linux boxen.
Looking for a bit of insight here on dual Adaptec 2940** SCSI cards
setup into yum-cha pc boxen. Nothing fancy, just simple single ended
hard disk, or cdrom chains or tape deck & library robot.
Either I now have two partially dud Adaptec 2940 scsi cards or there
some default whereby the second card only accesses the internal cable.
It is not scsi-id conflict, it is not the external cables, it is not the
external terminators, it is not the length of the scsi path but whatever
is plugged into the second SCSI card on the external cable is not
recognised.
Cluebies wanted.
TIA
P.S. TIA mean Thanks in Anticipation. not that TIA has hijaacked Terry's
computer {:-).
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