Re: plextor cd-r trouble
On 12/21/99, Matt Garman addressed "plextor cd-r trouble":
> My scsi system consists of the following internal components:
>
> - Adaptec 2940UW pcsi scsi controller
> - Plextor PlexWriter 412c SCSI cd-r
> - Seagate ST34371W Barracuda 4.3 gig scsi hard drive
>
> The Adaptec 2940uw controller has two internal connectors, a 50-pin
> narrow connector and a 68-pin wide connector. I have separate cables
> for my two drives (the cd-r and harddrive). I have termination enabled
> on all components (because the card and two drives are each at their
> physical ends of the scsi cable, i.e. there is no chain).
>From this description and your dmesg output below, I take it you have no
external devices? If you did, it would be a factor, since it lengthens
one of the SCSI chains. At least with a BusLogic BT-958.
On a similar note, I wonder if your two internal SCSI cables together
form a single logical chain. That would also impose length
limitations, and possibly change your termination configuration.
Good luck!
Jesse
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