Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: ravepants on April 21, 2016, 09:24:43 AM
Post by: ravepants on April 21, 2016, 09:24:43 AM
Hello all,
After having played with the SCSI2SD, and seeking advice on this forum, I thought I would do a quick and dirty guide to getting one setup so you are able to do a basic install of NeXT Step OS.
I used OS 3.3 but you can use which ever version you like.
This guide assumes you already have a bootable floppy and the installer CD, and indeed you have a CDROM and floppy drive in your machine, a MicroSD card (4GB or more), and of course a SCSI2SD card (These are available in various outlet depending on your geographic location, I'm UK based so I used amigakit.co.uk)
Floppy images are available here:
http://www.nextcomputers.org/NeXTfiles/Software/NEXTSTEP/Floppy_Images/
CD ISO's are available here:
https://winworldpc.com/product/nextstep/3x
I am using windows for the configuration, but it is possible to do in Linux and on a Macintosh as well.
you will need the SCSI2SD software for configuring the card, available here:
http://www.codesrc.com/files/scsi2sd/v4.6/
Once you have the software, it is also advisable to get the firmware as well, currently this stands at v4.6, most new cards already come with v4.6, but I will explain the process.
Plug the SCSI2SD into your PC, wait for the drivers to load if needed, then open the scsi2sd-util.exe application, and click the "load from device" button.
This will tell you the version of firmware on your card.
If the firmware needs updating, click on the File menu, and select "upgrade firmware" and point it at the location you downloaded it too.
This may take a minute or so.
Once completed we will move on to configuration.
Put your MicroSD in the SCSI2SD.
Ok, So this is a bit of a cheat or a shortcut, but I will include inline, the configuration that will give you a virtual 2GB partition on the MicroSD/SCSI2SD
You can play with the settings yourself, but this will get you going quickly.
Copy and paste the settings into a notepad document, then save it as config and change the extension to .xml (config.xml)
This will give you a drive that appears in the NeXT OS as a 2GB hard drive, you are free to modify the settings as you see fit, but this is a quickstart and these settings are not in the scope of this guide.
Once you have the .xml file, in scsi2sd-util.exe go to the file menu, then click "open file" and point it to the config.xml and this will apply the settings contained within, once this has happened click on "save to device" at the bottom of the application screen.
Unplug the SCSI2SD from your machine, and attach it to your NeXT system.
I advise having the CDROM SCSI ID set to a higher ID, I use 6.
Put the floppy in the drive, turn on the system, wait for the testing system to dissapear and hit COMMAND + ~ to get into ROM Monitor.
Put the CD in the drive, and at the NeXT> prompt type:
"bfd" (no quotes) and hit return
This will now boot the system from the floppy which will the chain load the CD, once it has gone through all the motions, you will be presented with the installer screen, and from here it's all just yes/no questions.
The installer should format the SD and all should be well.
Hopefully this guide will be added to by the Linux/Mac people to help out, and maybe we can add how to image an SD card with the pre-built systems.
***Original post***
I recently got a cube and have been having loads of fun with it, and I got a SCSI2SD from Rob @ Blackhole Inc with NS 3.3 on it.
I have looked through the forum and searched online, but I can't seem to find all the info I am looking for.
Could anyone here help with a start to finish guide for starting with a blank microSD, a new SCSI2SD with no settings yet, and go through the process of getting it to work as a replacement hard drive, using a boot floppy and NS 3.3 install CD please?
I'm sure this would help many more people than just myself, and probably get added too and perhaps stickied?
Many thanks,
Rave.[/code]
After having played with the SCSI2SD, and seeking advice on this forum, I thought I would do a quick and dirty guide to getting one setup so you are able to do a basic install of NeXT Step OS.
I used OS 3.3 but you can use which ever version you like.
This guide assumes you already have a bootable floppy and the installer CD, and indeed you have a CDROM and floppy drive in your machine, a MicroSD card (4GB or more), and of course a SCSI2SD card (These are available in various outlet depending on your geographic location, I'm UK based so I used amigakit.co.uk)
Floppy images are available here:
http://www.nextcomputers.org/NeXTfiles/Software/NEXTSTEP/Floppy_Images/
CD ISO's are available here:
https://winworldpc.com/product/nextstep/3x
I am using windows for the configuration, but it is possible to do in Linux and on a Macintosh as well.
you will need the SCSI2SD software for configuring the card, available here:
http://www.codesrc.com/files/scsi2sd/v4.6/
Once you have the software, it is also advisable to get the firmware as well, currently this stands at v4.6, most new cards already come with v4.6, but I will explain the process.
Plug the SCSI2SD into your PC, wait for the drivers to load if needed, then open the scsi2sd-util.exe application, and click the "load from device" button.
This will tell you the version of firmware on your card.
If the firmware needs updating, click on the File menu, and select "upgrade firmware" and point it at the location you downloaded it too.
This may take a minute or so.
Once completed we will move on to configuration.
Put your MicroSD in the SCSI2SD.
Ok, So this is a bit of a cheat or a shortcut, but I will include inline, the configuration that will give you a virtual 2GB partition on the MicroSD/SCSI2SD
You can play with the settings yourself, but this will get you going quickly.
Code Select
<SCSI2SD>
<BoardConfig>
<unitAttention>false</unitAttention>
<parity>false</parity>
<!-- ********************************************************
Only set to true when using with a fast SCSI2 host
controller. This can cause problems with older/slower
hardware.
********************************************************* -->
<enableScsi2>true</enableScsi2>
<!-- ********************************************************
Setting to 'true' will result in increased performance at the
cost of lower noise immunity.
Only set to true when using short cables with only 1 or two
devices. This should remain off when using external SCSI1 DB25
cables.
********************************************************* -->
<disableGlitchFilter>false</disableGlitchFilter>
<enableCache>false</enableCache>
<enableDisconnect>false</enableDisconnect>
<!-- ********************************************************
Respond to very short duration selection attempts. This supports
non-standard hardware, but is generally safe to enable.
Required for Philips P2000C.
********************************************************* -->
<selLatch>false</selLatch>
<!-- ********************************************************
Convert luns to IDs. The unit must already be configured to respond
on the ID. Allows dual drives to be accessed from a
XEBEC S1410 SASI bridge.
eg. Configured for dual drives as IDs 0 and 1, but the XEBEC will
access the second disk as ID0, lun 1.
See ttp://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/xebec/104524C_S1410Man_Aug83.pdf
********************************************************* -->
<mapLunsToIds>false</mapLunsToIds>
</BoardConfig>
<SCSITarget id="2">
<enabled>true</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>4194303</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>139</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>4</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.6</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
<SCSITarget id="1">
<enabled>false</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>4194303</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>63</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>255</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.2</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
<SCSITarget id="2">
<enabled>false</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>4194303</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>63</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>255</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.2</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
<SCSITarget id="3">
<enabled>false</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>4194303</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>63</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>255</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.2</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
</SCSI2SD>
Copy and paste the settings into a notepad document, then save it as config and change the extension to .xml (config.xml)
This will give you a drive that appears in the NeXT OS as a 2GB hard drive, you are free to modify the settings as you see fit, but this is a quickstart and these settings are not in the scope of this guide.
Once you have the .xml file, in scsi2sd-util.exe go to the file menu, then click "open file" and point it to the config.xml and this will apply the settings contained within, once this has happened click on "save to device" at the bottom of the application screen.
Unplug the SCSI2SD from your machine, and attach it to your NeXT system.
I advise having the CDROM SCSI ID set to a higher ID, I use 6.
Put the floppy in the drive, turn on the system, wait for the testing system to dissapear and hit COMMAND + ~ to get into ROM Monitor.
Put the CD in the drive, and at the NeXT> prompt type:
"bfd" (no quotes) and hit return
This will now boot the system from the floppy which will the chain load the CD, once it has gone through all the motions, you will be presented with the installer screen, and from here it's all just yes/no questions.
The installer should format the SD and all should be well.
Hopefully this guide will be added to by the Linux/Mac people to help out, and maybe we can add how to image an SD card with the pre-built systems.
***Original post***
I recently got a cube and have been having loads of fun with it, and I got a SCSI2SD from Rob @ Blackhole Inc with NS 3.3 on it.
I have looked through the forum and searched online, but I can't seem to find all the info I am looking for.
Could anyone here help with a start to finish guide for starting with a blank microSD, a new SCSI2SD with no settings yet, and go through the process of getting it to work as a replacement hard drive, using a boot floppy and NS 3.3 install CD please?
I'm sure this would help many more people than just myself, and probably get added too and perhaps stickied?
Many thanks,
Rave.[/code]
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: bobo68 on April 21, 2016, 05:14:26 PM
Post by: bobo68 on April 21, 2016, 05:14:26 PM
There is some information available, e.g. the "SCSI2SD Guidance - SOLVED" thread: http://www.nextcomputers.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3737&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
And there is a user manual at http://www.codesrc.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=SCSI2SD_UserManual
What is your concrete problem?
And there is a user manual at http://www.codesrc.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=SCSI2SD_UserManual
What is your concrete problem?
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: ravepants on April 22, 2016, 01:42:48 AM
Post by: ravepants on April 22, 2016, 01:42:48 AM
I have had a look through the documentation, and through the forum post here, although I have managed to glean a lot of information I can't seem to figure this one out, I'm guessing its something to do with the reported size of the SD, but i'm not sure.
Here is the error the installer gives me
(http://s114.photobucket.com/user/ravepants/media/wtfs.jpg.html)
Now, this is a fresh SD, set to be 3.5GB virtual in the scsi2sd software, I know it works as the SD Rob sold me works fine, all i'm doing is putting a blank card in and booting from rom monitor (bfd) and going through the 3.3 installer from CD.
It goes through all the motions and is about to start installing, and then what you see on screen happens.
I think looking at it, it may be a geometry problem, as the new SD card may not be exactly 4GB (3798 iirc) as the one Rob provided (which if memory serves is 3973), as we know not all SD cards have equal capacity despite being labled at 4GB etc.
Let me know if you need any more information.[/img]
Here is the error the installer gives me
(http://s114.photobucket.com/user/ravepants/media/wtfs.jpg.html)
Now, this is a fresh SD, set to be 3.5GB virtual in the scsi2sd software, I know it works as the SD Rob sold me works fine, all i'm doing is putting a blank card in and booting from rom monitor (bfd) and going through the 3.3 installer from CD.
It goes through all the motions and is about to start installing, and then what you see on screen happens.
I think looking at it, it may be a geometry problem, as the new SD card may not be exactly 4GB (3798 iirc) as the one Rob provided (which if memory serves is 3973), as we know not all SD cards have equal capacity despite being labled at 4GB etc.
Let me know if you need any more information.[/img]
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: ravepants on April 22, 2016, 07:41:49 AM
Post by: ravepants on April 22, 2016, 07:41:49 AM
Here is my XML config file if it helps.
Code Select
<SCSI2SD>
<BoardConfig>
<unitAttention>true</unitAttention>
<parity>true</parity>
<!-- ********************************************************
Only set to true when using with a fast SCSI2 host
controller. This can cause problems with older/slower
hardware.
********************************************************* -->
<enableScsi2>true</enableScsi2>
<!-- ********************************************************
Setting to 'true' will result in increased performance at the
cost of lower noise immunity.
Only set to true when using short cables with only 1 or two
devices. This should remain off when using external SCSI1 DB25
cables.
********************************************************* -->
<disableGlitchFilter>false</disableGlitchFilter>
<enableCache>false</enableCache>
<enableDisconnect>false</enableDisconnect>
<!-- ********************************************************
Respond to very short duration selection attempts. This supports
non-standard hardware, but is generally safe to enable.
Required for Philips P2000C.
********************************************************* -->
<selLatch>false</selLatch>
<!-- ********************************************************
Convert luns to IDs. The unit must already be configured to respond
on the ID. Allows dual drives to be accessed from a
XEBEC S1410 SASI bridge.
eg. Configured for dual drives as IDs 0 and 1, but the XEBEC will
access the second disk as ID0, lun 1.
See ttp://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/xebec/104524C_S1410Man_Aug83.pdf
********************************************************* -->
<mapLunsToIds>false</mapLunsToIds>
</BoardConfig>
<SCSITarget id="2">
<enabled>true</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>7340032</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>139</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>4</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.6</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
<SCSITarget id="1">
<enabled>false</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>4194303</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>63</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>255</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.2</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
<SCSITarget id="2">
<enabled>false</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>4194303</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>63</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>255</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.2</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
<SCSITarget id="3">
<enabled>false</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>4194303</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>63</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>255</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.2</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
</SCSI2SD>
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: bobo68 on April 22, 2016, 11:27:41 AM
Post by: bobo68 on April 22, 2016, 11:27:41 AM
Hi,
on first sight I'd say you should set unit attention and parity to false. You did set the geometry correctly. But your drive is larger than 2 GB, try a value <= 2 GB.
See my config for one "drive with id 3:
on first sight I'd say you should set unit attention and parity to false. You did set the geometry correctly. But your drive is larger than 2 GB, try a value <= 2 GB.
See my config for one "drive with id 3:
Code Select
<SCSI2SD>
<BoardConfig>
<unitAttention>false</unitAttention>
<parity>false</parity>
<!-- ********************************************************
Only set to true when using with a fast SCSI2 host
controller. This can cause problems with older/slower
hardware.
********************************************************* -->
<enableScsi2>true</enableScsi2>
<!-- ********************************************************
Setting to 'true' will result in increased performance at the
cost of lower noise immunity.
Only set to true when using short cables with only 1 or two
devices. This should remain off when using external SCSI1 DB25
cables.
********************************************************* -->
<disableGlitchFilter>false</disableGlitchFilter>
<enableCache>false</enableCache>
<enableDisconnect>false</enableDisconnect>
<!-- ********************************************************
Respond to very short duration selection attempts. This supports
non-standard hardware, but is generally safe to enable.
Required for Philips P2000C.
********************************************************* -->
<selLatch>false</selLatch>
<!-- ********************************************************
Convert luns to IDs. The unit must already be configured to respond
on the ID. Allows dual drives to be accessed from a
XEBEC S1410 SASI bridge.
eg. Configured for dual drives as IDs 0 and 1, but the XEBEC will
access the second disk as ID0, lun 1.
See ttp://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/xebec/104524C_S1410Man_Aug83.pdf
********************************************************* -->
<mapLunsToIds>false</mapLunsToIds>
</BoardConfig>
<SCSITarget id="3">
<enabled>true</enabled>
<!-- ********************************************************
Space separated list. Available options:
apple Returns Apple-specific mode pages
********************************************************* -->
<quirks></quirks>
<!-- ********************************************************
0x0 Fixed hard drive.
0x1 Removable drive.
0x2 Optical drive (ie. CD drive).
0x3 1.44MB Floppy Drive.
********************************************************* -->
<deviceType>0x0</deviceType>
<!-- ********************************************************
Device type modifier is usually 0x00. Only change this if your
OS requires some special value.
0x4C Data General Micropolis disk
********************************************************* -->
<deviceTypeModifier>0x0</deviceTypeModifier>
<!-- ********************************************************
SD card offset, as a sector number (always 512 bytes).
********************************************************* -->
<sdSectorStart>0</sdSectorStart>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive geometry settings.
********************************************************* -->
<scsiSectors>4194303</scsiSectors>
<bytesPerSector>512</bytesPerSector>
<sectorsPerTrack>139</sectorsPerTrack>
<headsPerCylinder>4</headsPerCylinder>
<!-- ********************************************************
Drive identification information. The SCSI2SD doesn't
care what these are set to. Use these strings to trick a OS
thinking a specific hard drive model is attached.
********************************************************* -->
<!-- 8 character vendor string -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' SEAGATE' -->
<vendor> codesrc</vendor>
<!-- 16 character produce identifier -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use ' ST225N' -->
<prodId> SCSI2SD</prodId>
<!-- 4 character product revision number -->
<!-- For Apple HD SC Setup/Drive Setup, use '1.0 ' -->
<revision> 4.2</revision>
<!-- 16 character serial number -->
<serial>1234567812345678</serial>
</SCSITarget>
[...other targets omitted, are switched off...]
</SCSI2SD>
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: ravepants on April 22, 2016, 02:55:22 PM
Post by: ravepants on April 22, 2016, 02:55:22 PM
Hi bobo68,
Thanks for the information, I will test it and see if it works.
Incidentally, these are the settings that Rob set it up with before I got it, and it works fine with the 4GB SD card he supplied, all I am doing is putting in another blank 4GB card in to try and do a fresh install of my own, so I am curious why it didn't work.
In the software upon reading the settings, the sd card size is set to be 3.5GB, and in the OS I have a folder called scsi 2GB which appears empty. (which I assumed was the rest of the space)
I'll give this a go with the new card though, and let you know how it goes with your settings, and changing the card size to <2GB.
Thanks. :)
Thanks for the information, I will test it and see if it works.
Incidentally, these are the settings that Rob set it up with before I got it, and it works fine with the 4GB SD card he supplied, all I am doing is putting in another blank 4GB card in to try and do a fresh install of my own, so I am curious why it didn't work.
In the software upon reading the settings, the sd card size is set to be 3.5GB, and in the OS I have a folder called scsi 2GB which appears empty. (which I assumed was the rest of the space)
I'll give this a go with the new card though, and let you know how it goes with your settings, and changing the card size to <2GB.
Thanks. :)
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: ravepants on April 22, 2016, 04:02:40 PM
Post by: ravepants on April 22, 2016, 04:02:40 PM
Hi bobo,
That seems to have worked perfectly!
I just installed OS 3.0 successfully :)
I have made a copy of the settings Rob did, and have made an image of the card he sent, unfortunately the card i have is slightly smaller so i cant copy the image back to it, but for now, at least I am able to make a new setup.
I will try and get OS 3.3 upgrade now, and y2k patches on.
Thanks,
Kai.
That seems to have worked perfectly!
I just installed OS 3.0 successfully :)
I have made a copy of the settings Rob did, and have made an image of the card he sent, unfortunately the card i have is slightly smaller so i cant copy the image back to it, but for now, at least I am able to make a new setup.
I will try and get OS 3.3 upgrade now, and y2k patches on.
Thanks,
Kai.
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: bobo68 on April 22, 2016, 05:21:58 PM
Post by: bobo68 on April 22, 2016, 05:21:58 PM
Good to hear that it worked. Now you can write the beginners guide. 8)
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: ravepants on April 23, 2016, 02:03:12 AM
Post by: ravepants on April 23, 2016, 02:03:12 AM
Thanks bobo,
I will start compiling the information from other threads and produce screenshots, and try and cover the basics.
I think first I will just do a guide on a plain install like i have just done, then I'll work on the dd methods using the images that have been created, I will need to test this as i primarily use windows, but I do have a MAc and Linux box to experiment with, fingers crossed it will turn into a useful guide.
Also if anyone else is reading, I am not proud and accept any corrections or criticisms that will make the guide better for all.
I will start compiling the information from other threads and produce screenshots, and try and cover the basics.
I think first I will just do a guide on a plain install like i have just done, then I'll work on the dd methods using the images that have been created, I will need to test this as i primarily use windows, but I do have a MAc and Linux box to experiment with, fingers crossed it will turn into a useful guide.
Also if anyone else is reading, I am not proud and accept any corrections or criticisms that will make the guide better for all.
Title: SCSI2SD complete beginners guide
Post by: bobo68 on April 23, 2016, 03:41:30 AM
Post by: bobo68 on April 23, 2016, 03:41:30 AM
I can fill in with Mac OS X / Unix. But that is pretty easy. The biggest hurdle seems to be the configuration of SCSI2SD, i.e. max drive size, unit attention, parity, geometry. Again no rocket sience as soon as you know what to do. 8)
What was a bit more complicated to me was to install onto a another drive (in this case a real HDD) from a NeXTStep install image I had on an SCSI2SD SD card. The SCSI2SD had to have a higher SCSI id in this case. Otherwise you end up with false fstab entries.
What was a bit more complicated to me was to install onto a another drive (in this case a real HDD) from a NeXTStep install image I had on an SCSI2SD SD card. The SCSI2SD had to have a higher SCSI id in this case. Otherwise you end up with false fstab entries.