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#SyQuest3105 Format Prob?

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#119414From: Eddie StaskyOct 23, 1993 12:43 AM
I'm trying to add a SyQuest SQ3105 connected to a 4000 thru a 2091, everything goes alright until I try to do a low-level format. Toolbox says it formating, the drive led comes on and sounds as if it running, but nothing seems to be happening after -2- hours… Any ideas or sugg…. Thanks… Eddie.Ski
#119524From: Jim SteeleOct 23, 1993 8:38 PM
Ed, I recieved an announcement for a new controller which specifically mentioned using the 105 Syquests in a 4000. That could mean that there are problems using them with other controllers. The announcements just came in today, and I didn't have time to more than skim over it. I can look on Monday if no one comes up with anything definitive by then. You might check the firmware level on the 2091, 7.0 is the latest.
#119597From: Steve SetzerOct 24, 1993 7:00 AM
Eddie, My syquest (88MBC) will not take any kind of formating other than: "Format drive SHx: name xxx FFS quick". If I try to do a full format it hangs everytime every cart, but the quick works and no problems, strange. ====>>> Motorola 68030 Inside <<<====