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SCSI Calls Translated for IDE Devices

Q: My application makes various SCSI calls to obtain information about devices attached to the SCSI bus. Since I also need to support the new IDE drives that are in some Macintosh models, I need to know if SCSI calls are automatically translated for IDE devices or if there is a new API for these drives. Where can I get more information about Apple's use of IDE drives?

A: IDE is an industry standard. For information on the standard and a full description of the ATA Manager, see ANSI specification number X3T9/0948D, revision 2, which can be ordered from Global Engineering at:

Phone: 800-854-7179
Fax: 303-792-2192

Although it is not documented, the ATA Manager does support the 'Identify Drive Command', which returns the IDE drive model and serial numbers (if the drive manufacturer supports this).

Developer CD, March 95 (Reference Library)
Technical Documentation
Developer Notes
Mac LC 630 & Quadra 630
(Chapter 6) Software for the IDE Hard Disk

[May 01 1999]

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