akimmet wrote on 2024-06-20, 18:44:

So, if I understand correctly this project is essentially a SBC with a SCSI interface in target mode? So similar in idea to PiSCSI, except hopefully far faster than the RasberryPI gpio interface.

It would make sense to use FreeBSD, since it was one of the only open source operating systems that supported SCSI targets on a traditional SCSI bus.

It is good to hear you are doing better, and still able to work on this project. Life in general can always get in the way when you least expect it.

That is essentially what it is. But it has a real SCSI controller chip not a software emulated one!

This is what I was hoping for. Either a real SCSI controller, or perhaps a CPLD or FPGA to drive the SCSI bus.
Not a micro controller trying to emulate a controller over their gpio interface.

Oh yeah, it's much faster, I currently see write speeds of over 60MB/s and read speeds of around 40. Once I fix the TCQ issues I expect this to get closer to the theoretical maximum of ultra-2 speeds.

I just created an account to follow along with this. I have a AlphaServer DS20 that needs a reliable disk system, I'm down to one functioning 4.3 GB drive, and being DEC, it's a bit finicky about what devices work.

When more details come out, I'd love to give this a test.

CD audio is actually a very important feature to me. In terms of games and old systems - which this board is about - I'd say it's critical

Hey @TMM is this still in the works?

@TWM

Hi TWM

I might have a specific Use-case for this Emulator, possibly as a Business case too., depending on -Compatibility- within the targeted Environment.
Or as an alternative ... you could technically assist / develop an emulation for specific drive types.

Are you interested and can we get in contact electronically ?

Thank you
Ron