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Scsi st-277n interleave etc settings. I checked Stason but wasn't helpful
Really? Quote from Stason:I checked Stason but wasn't helpful
Record interleave
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User-specific record interleaves are supported; from 1:1 (records
formatted sequentially on the disk) through the number of records
per track minus 1. This gives the user the ability to configure the
drive for maximum performance within the operating environment.
I'm not particularly concerned with speed just want to get it formatted and install PC DOS3.30Really? Quote from Stason:
Just in case you are not aware: the best interleave depends on the speed of the system. So as it is now, no one can answer your question, as you did not give any additional info. You could just try different ones and test the speed.
You don't control the interleave factor of SCSI direct access block devices.Scsi st-277n interleave etc settings. I checked Stason but wasn't helpful
Late here. I'll reply to posts tomorrow
I've run foul of what I would regard as senior members for not replying to posts.Uh, OK. Forums aren't realtime IRC/discord chat windows; you don't have to reply to messages immediately. Just reply the next time you have a response
When I powered on it recognised the drive and a enter interleave screen came upformat unit command has no provision for interleave. the direct access device is presented as a continuous stream of logical blocks. drive geometry and any interleave that might be in use is entirely internal to the drive. while it is possible the drive vendor may have vendor unique setting for interleave, that is generally considered proprietary is almost never exposed to end user.
I have seen drives (DEC/Quantum Atlas) that will insist format unit to complete before accepting any other commands (other than mandatory commands like inquiry and a few others) Perhaps you have interrupted format unit command and the drive is now in a funny state that will clear only if you reissue format unit and allow it to run to completion?
I'll do that tomorrow.Can you post a picture of that enter interleave screen?