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From: jameslim@eniac.seas.upenn.edu (James Lim )
Newsgroups: comp.periphs.scsi
Subject: Adaptec SCSI Development System (SDS3) equivalent
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Date: 27 Mar 91 23:16:00 GMT
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I tried to post this message a couple of days ago. I don't think it made it,
so here it goes again...

I'm a student working on a design project.  I am designing a chip which will
allow any SCSI random access device to be used by a SCSI tape drive software
driver.  I am almost done with the design, but I still need to test it.
I am not a software person, so I am not skilled enough (or have enough time)
to write my own device driver.

All I want to do is be able to issue simple commands (ie TUR, Inquiry,
write, etc.) on the SCSI bus, one at a time.  This is to see if my design is
even moderately correct.

The SCSI Development System (SDS3) made by Adaptec or a SCSI BUS anlyzer
seems to be the best solution.  Unfortunately, on my meager student budget
I can't afford any of these solutions.

I was wondering if anyone knows of some software or a kit which will allow
allow me to test and issue simple commands on the SCSI bus.  The software
or kit will need to run under MS-DOS(any version), and/or be compatible
with an Adaptec 1542b, Future Domaine TMC-885, or SMS(OMTI) 822 SCSI host
adapter.

Any help would be appreciated.  Please e-mail your responses.


-James Lim		e-mail: jameslim@eniac.seas.upenn.edu
			phone : 215-387-0531