Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: [PATCH 1/1] scsi: retrieve cache mode using ATA_16 if normal routine fails | From | James Bottomley <> | Date | Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:53:02 +0400 |
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On Tue, 2011-12-13 at 09:20 +0900, Namjae Jeon wrote: > > This whole patch looks like a layering violation. Why not just update > > the SAT layer to translate the MODE SENSE correctly? > Would plz you explain more ? I didn't clearly understand your point yet.
The ATA layer does translation for SCSI commands. Just translate the mode sense correctly to use IDENTIFY word 85. It's a smaller patch and no need for any changes in SCSI.
Actually, looking at it, it seems to be correct ... why is it not working for you?
James
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