[mythtv-users] OT: Can IDE and SCSI mix?

Andrew J ajpalm at optushome.com.au
Sat Jan 8 01:01:24 EST 2005


IDE is different to SATA.....

IDE is the older style of drives, while the new drives are SATA.

SATA drives require a SATA controller, which is treated differently to 
IDE drives.

Most SATA boards have a IDE controller as well for cd/dvd drives.



Rob Greene wrote:
> I've been browsing eBay for potential backend machines. Older
> dual-processor machines are continuously put up for sale. Most of them
> also have SCSI drives... but the motherboard also supports IDE.
> 
> While browsing HP documentation I came across a note that stated that
> Linux only supports SATA or SCSI - not both at the same time. IIRC,
> the note was regarding RH9, so it may be out of date. I'll be using
> FC2 or FC3.
> 
> Is this an issue with Linux? Is this an issue with the older IDE and
> SCSI machines?
> 
> In particular, I was seeing the HP X4000 and XW6000 machines up for
> sale. I'd hate to actually win one and then find out I cannot re-use
> the SCSI drives with my IDE drives!!  I figured someone on this list
> would know...  (c:
> 
> Thanks!
> -Rob
> 
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