yeh@cs.purdue.EDU (Wei Jen Yeh) (03/28/90)
Hello, Does anyone know if adaptex has a newer version of the scsi utility programs? Specifically, I need one that works on cdc 94161-155 model. The version I downloaded from there (thanks to Roy Neese for supplying those programs) does not work. It can't do low-level format, and said no on-disk buffer is available. I think all these are due to the program seeing the drive as a 94161-9. BTW, is there any commercial/pd software that will do similar things (format, access scsi code page, turn on on-disk buffer...)? How about SpeedStor and Disk Manager? Also, the adaptec 1542a installation guide mentioned that you need a software driver to use the scsi drive as the third drive, and to support tape drives. Now the question is, where can I get it? Is it at adaptex? or do I have to purchase it from adaptec? Thanks. Wei Jen Yeh yeh@cs.purdue.edu Department of Computer Science Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana
neese@adaptex.UUCP (03/29/90)
> Does anyone know if adaptex has a newer version of the scsi utility programs? >Specifically, I need one that works on cdc 94161-155 model. The version I >downloaded from there (thanks to Roy Neese for supplying those programs) does >not work. It can't do low-level format, and said no on-disk buffer is >available. I think all these are due to the program seeing the drive as a >94161-9. It should be able to do the low-level format. I just did it. What error do you get? The reason the program complains about the lack of an on-disk buffer is the Wren III drive does not have read ahead ability. What version do you have of SCSICNTL.EXE? The current version is 4.8. > Also, the adaptec 1542a installation guide mentioned that you need a software >driver to use the scsi drive as the third drive, and to support tape drives. >Now the question is, where can I get it? Is it at adaptex? or do I have to >purchase it from adaptec? If you want more than 2 HD's for DOS, you will need to get the ASW-1410 package. It is available from Anthem, Wyle Labs, or Hamilton-Avnet. Roy Neese Adaptec Central Field Applications Engineer UUCP @ {texbell,attctc}!cpe!adaptex!neese merch!adaptex!neese uunet!swbatl!texbell!merch!adaptex!neese