Re: strange SCSI behaviour

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Sat Mar 04 2000 - 11:41:22 EST

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    > Then when I read from tape, all operations on disk are freezed, I mean all that
    > operations that require a real access to scsi disk, not those buffered in
    > memory. For example, if I'm using kdat, I cannot start kppp in the same moment,
    > I must wait the reading on tape finish, and after kppp starts.
    >
    > Is it a normal behaviour?

    If your tape does not support disconnect or has been jumpered for stupid
    computer compatibility - then yes. If it supports disconnect then the tape
    should get off the bus while its not doing actual transfers

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