PC Processors

[ranran]

Hello,

We use cs5536 with AMD geode.

https://support.amd.com/TechDocs/33238G_cs5536_db.pdf

We need to use hot swap, but it is not mentioned in datasheet, so I am not sure if it is supported in controller.

Is it supported ?

Thank you,

ranran

[misterj]

ranran, you have told us nothing about your system.  So, here is about all I can guess - a screenshot from my UEFI showing a SATA Hot Plug option which defaults to Disabled.

Enjoy, John.

[ranran]

Hi John,

The system is LX800 , which is composed of amd geode cpu with CS5536 sata controller.

The kernel is  2.4.20.

Is your system also using CS5536 ?

As I understand some IDE controller supports hot plug while others not.

So, I try to figure it if CS5536 supports hot swap or not.

In datasheet there is no mention of hot swap (or swap bay) https://support.amd.com/TechDocs/33238G_cs5536_db.pdf

Does it mean it is not supported ?

Thanks,

ranran

[misterj]

Thanks, ranran.  I understand your system better, but cannot answer your question.  I have a Threadripper 1950X which supports SATA and hot plug.  I suggest you open an AMD e-mail Technical Support Ticket.  Good luck and enjoy, John.

[ranran]

Hi John,

I've tried that, but I was redirected to distributer list.

I don't think anyone of them will be familiar with this old cpu (amd geode) and its controllers (cs5536).

I can ask the question differently:

If hot swap or swap-bay is not mentioned in datasheet, does it mean that this feature is not supported in controller ?

We already use this device, but we suspect that swap bay is not supported, we just need to understand if our assumption is correct.

Thank you very much for your time,

ranran