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ISBN 10: 0201175142

ISBN 13: 978-0201175141

Author: Friedhelm Schmidt

Almost all computers, including PCs, workstations and mainframes, are equipped with a SCSI interface. The SCSI Bus is designed to connect hard drives, tape drives, CD-ROMs, scanners and printers to any type of computer, while the IDE hard disk interface is found almost exclusively in the world of IBM PC compatibles.

Outside the ANSI standard documentation, little additional information was available about this specification until The SCSI Bus and IDE Interface was first published. This fully expanded and updated second edition continues to provide an accessible description of both SCSI and IDE interfaces, including an explanation of essential terminology together with a breakdown of the commands and protocols. The book acts as a tutor to SCSI and IDE and an invaluable guide to the ANSI literature.

Key aspects of the book: * Description of peripheral core technologies and device models * Detailed descriptions of SCSI and IDE, including the physical and logical interfaces, command sets and a summary of the essential terminology * Thorough cross-referencing to the previously impenetrable ANSI documentation * A practical chapter on testing SCSI targets

Features new to this edition: * All SCSI material has been adapted and updated to reflect the new SCSI-3 standard documentation * A new chapter on SCSI-3 Serial interfaces * A fully updated disk containing the source code for the program examples and a SCSI monitor tool for testing and troubleshooting SCSI devices

Table of contents: 

I. Introduction to Computer Peripherals and Interfaces

  • Explains core computer hardware and connectivity basics.

  • Covers mass storage devices, serial/parallel interfaces (like RS-232 and Centronics), and bus systems (e.g., ST506, early hard disk interface).

II. IDE Interface

  • Chapters 4–9 cover the origin, architecture, electrical and protocol aspects of IDE (used in PC-compatible systems).

    • Registers, command sets, drive model, and ATAPI (for CD/DVD drives).

    • Details on command execution, timing, power states, and transport protocol.

III. SCSI Bus

  • Chapters 10–25 deliver an exhaustive discussion on SCSI, a more advanced and flexible system than IDE.

    • Covers everything from SCSI command and architecture models, commands for specific device types (tapes, disks, printers, optical drives), to error handling, task management, and device communication.

    • Includes:

      • SCSI-2 and SCSI-3 standards

      • Parallel SCSI, Fibre Channel, FireWire, SSA (Serial Storage Architecture)

      • ASPI software interface

      • Testing tools and industry examples

Appendices

  • SCSI commands sorted by opcode and alphabet.

  • Sense codes (for error reporting).

  • Developer resources: source code, monitor tools, and manufacturer contacts.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Comprehensive and well-organized for both beginners and experts.

  • Explains hardware and software aspects.

  • Deciphers ANSI documentation.

  • Includes code examples, test tools, and real-world use cases.

  • Highlights evolution from SCSI-1/2 to SCSI-3 and emerging serial protocols (Fibre Channel, FireWire).

Suggested Use:

  • For learning: Ideal as a textbook or technical manual in hardware interface courses.

  • For development/troubleshooting: Useful for firmware developers, system integrators, or diagnostics engineers.

  • For research: Acts as a bridge between practical use and standards documentation.

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