Re: [PATCH 1/1] scsi: retrieve cache mode using ATA_16 if normal routine fails

James Bottomley
2011-12-13T08:53:10Z

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