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From: Molle Bestefich <molle.bestefich@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: sata_nv and RAID1
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 23:11:49 +0200
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Jeff Garzik wrote:
> The task is to update sata_nv to notify libata-core that a device
> has disappeared.  libata-core then notifies the SCSI layer of this.
> No new ioctls need to be supported.

> Calling scsi_remove_device() in the appropriate place is a good start.
> Add a debounce timer.  Make sure all commands are completed with an
> error (avoids memory leaks and lock-ups).  Other details.

Could you explain why a debounce timer is needed and what the other
details that need to be taken care of are?