[comp.sys.next] NeXT SCSI controller

sfl@chem.ucsd.edu (Susan Fichera) (06/27/91)

Perhaps this has been asked before. Does the SCSI controller used
by NeXT support synchronous SCSI operation? I understand from
the docs that the controller does support disconnect/reconnect.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

The context of my query is this: I'm thinking of adding a 3rd
party optical drive to my cube. It will be daisy-chained to an
exabtye tape that is connected to the SCSI port. I'm wondering
if an optical drive in this position could sustain  CD rates of
sound playback over relatively long periods of time.

Any pointers to info on that NeXT SCSI chip would be appreciated.
If the NeXT supports sync SCSI, I wonder if those 3rd party
optical drives do too? I'm in the process of calling vendors, so
I'll find out and let you know.

Thanks all.
Susan
sfl@grasshopper.ucsd.edu