All things ESDI

[Patrick Finnegan]

On Thursday 05 May 2005 10:06, John A. Dundas III wrote:
> I'm glad this thread came up.  I had plenty of experience with SMD
> (and friends), MFM/ST506, and SCSI.  But there is a gap of knowledge,
> corresponding with my dim recollection of the '80s, regarding ESDI.
>
> Are ESDI drives compatible with ST506 controllers?
>
> Are MFM drives compatible with ESDI controllers?
>
> I assume the answer to both of the above is no, but I'm looking for
> definitive verification.

You'd be correct.  They've got different interfaces.  In general, ESDI 
drives have a lot higher bit-rate than ST506-interface drives do, as 
well.

Pat
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