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Re: SASI and old scsi harddrives



nyder wrote:
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.

_That_ I seriously doubt.

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

Alternately, keep your eyes open for an Apple SCSI card (original or hi-speed).

thanks for the input

Robert