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From: Peter Mutsaers <plm@xs4all.nl>
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Subject: SCSI bounce buffers
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Hello,

I have an Adaptec 1542 and 16 MB RAM.

I want to get more RAM. This means I'll have to start using bounce
buffers, or buy a newer SCSI interface (PCI, like Adaptec 2940).

Would using bounce buffers give a lot of slowdown? Is it really
worthwhile to avoid it and buy a new SCSI interface. Also, would an
Adaptec 2940 bring me a lot of extra performance when compared to my
current 1542?

I hope someone can advise me on this matter. Thanks,

-- 
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