Linux problems with Syquest EZ-135 Scsi external drive

[albert at ccs.neu.edu (Albert Cahalan)]

> If I attach a Syqeset EZ-135 to my Linux System (Slackware kernel 1.2.13,
> Adaptek 2842 controller (local bus)), I have experience multiple system
> crashes, particularly when transferring large files. The symptoms of the
> problem are similar to previous kernels (using the same controller), which, 
> when I removed the controller and replace with a 1542B contoller when away
> (kernel was compiled would support both 1542 and 2842 controllers). The
> previous problem occurred with slower (SCSI I drives, such as Maxtor
> LXT213-S). With a previous upgrade, this problem disappeared, but I had
> problems (crashes) using a NEC CD-ROM reader (model 81?). 
>
> With kernel 2.1.13 both problems went away, but similar symptoms occur when
> I try to use the Syquest EZ-135, either for DOS or Linux formatted disks.
> I am able to use the Syqest on my home system (Kernel 2.0.8, Adaptek 1542B
> controller), without this problem, but I get a warning message on boot if
> a disk is not present when I boot.
>
> Any solutions?

You need the SCSI mailing list.  I do not know the address, but there is one.
Also, I hear Buslogic is very good.  Compile your kernel with verbose error
reporting.