Re: SASI and old scsi harddrives

[nyder <nyder.23@gmail.com>]

On Apr 7, 3:33 pm, Steven Hirsch <snhir...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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

Oh, i see.  hmm, might have a easier time converting a scsi 8bit pc
board then.

Or i guess i should just start saving for the IDE/CFFA card might be
the best option.

thanks for the input

Robert