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From: baxt@pnet51.cts.com (Bill Backstrom)
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Subject: Re: ST296N Interleave (was Re: Pal, Jr. HD controller info needed)
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Date: 7 Jul 89 03:05:05 GMT
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>You probably need an interleave of 4:1 for that drive. 

Does anyone know how to change the interleave used by the A2090(a)
driver. The prep program with the A2090 doesn't offer any options for
setting interleave and the Interleave entry of the Mountlist isn't
used. 

Is it possible to use a different controller (GVP maybe) to format the
drive and have it work with a A2090?

BTW, my ST296N did come with a "Universal" Installation Manual. I
guess "universal" refers to computers since IBM PCs are mentioned.
Unfortunately the ST296N wasn't mentioned at all. The drive data sheet
also lacked detail such as number of heads and tracks. I understand
that knowing the physical geometry of a SCSI drive isn't critical on
the amiga, but I would think that kind of data should be provided. 

Thanks to everyone for the help so far.

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