Transoft's SCSI Director Pro packs an extensive feature set into a single disk-formatting program. Besides performing routine hard disk formatting and testing, it supports CD-ROM drives and removable devices. Advanced features include support for RAID Level I mirroring (data is written simultaneously to two drives or drive partitions to allow real-time backups), the ability to create multiple A/UX 3.0 partitions, and tools that let you customize your driveformatting settings. Transoft has added a feature called Data-Guard, which prevents system freezes, disk drive damage, and data loss if you accidentally unplug a drive while your Mac is running. SCSI Director Pro also installs in native form on a Power Macintosh, although the program doesn't support native SCSI device drivers.
My favorite feature lets you mount removable drives without installing any special software, such as a system extension or SCSI chain-probing program. You simply insert the removable media after booting your Mac, and seconds later its mounted.
Version 4.0 also offers a new, easy, access interface with clearly labeled buttons for the most important functions. Basic disk-formatting chores are a snap with the Auto Setup function, which creates a single Mac partition. You can also create up to 99 SCSI partitions by clicking on the Partition button. A test function puts your drives through a series of diagnostic tests and displays a graphical view of a drives read-write performance and disk-access speed.
When I reviewed the previous release of SCSI Director Pro..., I ran into problems getting it to work properly on my Power Mac. Transoft has addressed those shortcomings; I updated and formatted drives attached to my 9500/120, and the program performed precisely as advertised.
I am less enamored of the company's customer support. If you need help, even right after you’ve installed the program, you have to dial a 900 number that costs $1.95 per minute. No support is offered on the major online services, either — a single AppleLink E-mail address is your only resource. The manual could also use some improvement. Basic disk-formatting chores are clearly spelled out (and a useful Help menu is available), but some of the advanced features need more detailed coverage.
The Last Word Despite my quibbles with Transoft's support policies and the need for a better manual, the latest release of SCSI Director Pro offers good value and superlative performance. It may be all the disk-formatting software you ever need.
Steinberg, Gene. (February 1996). SCSI Director Pro 4.0. Macworld. (pg. 86).
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Emulating this? It could probably run under: 
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