> > > "just works").  Again, a matter of requirements and taste.
> > 
> > with not-only-disks configuration, more than 4 devices and long cables
> > there are problems. 
> 
> No, not with LVD (or real/HV differential), at least not if you stick to

probably. i've never had LVD SCSI.
> using components within the required specifications (not all off-the-
> shelf SCSI components deserve the name, particularly in PC circles).
> 
> Your claim is only true for non-differential Ultra-II (or is it III?)
yes.
> FAST SCSI where the minimum inter-device spacing and the bus length
> limits force you to restrict your bus to only four such devices.

inter-device spacing????