Re: [PATCH] Re: Linux v2.6.22-rc3

From: Alan Cox
Date: Fri Jun 08 2007 - 11:33:20 EST


> See a URL I posted earlier in this thread. With dumb ATAPI devices we
> actually have to wait a bit for BSY to be asserted. Not only at reset,
> but also for every command

400nS and the current code correctly accounts for it.

> > How about limiting nsect/lbal wait duration? Say, 100ms or 500ms? That
> > can somewhat ease our paranoia and should show acceptable behavior for
> > braindead devices too.
>
> That's quite reasonable.

Agreed - means the IT821x takes a bit longer to respond but ensures that
we avoid any unpleasant suprises elsewhere.
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