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> Are there any known problems with the Adaptec 1542 controller on
> NetBSD-1.0?  I have tried two different controlles (a 1542B and a
> 1542C/FC) in the same computer, using a 1033MB Fujitsu drive.  The
> entire disk is being used as the NetBSD partition.  Often, when I boot
> up, I get bizzarre filesystem errors.  The general complain is about a
> "non-media failure".  This is the i386 release of NetBSD-1.0 on
> ftp.iastate.edu.
non-media failure is a message that is initiated by your DRIVE
it means it is having problems..
I could imagine thatit might have interface problems due to a bad adapter
but it's unlikely, and you've tried 2 anyhowm so it sounds like your drive
is heading for failure..
NON-Media indicates that it's not the media, so 
that leaves teh mechanicals (unlikely) or the electroncs....
I had one recently where teh DSP on board failed..
the drive returned the same error..

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