Re: SCSI cable question

[Dave Swegen <dave@recursive.prestel.co.uk>]

On Wed, Aug 04, 1999 at 10:42 -0500, Robert Rati wrote:
> > The scanner has two ports: a 25 pin d-plug and a 50 pin centronics
> > port. The SCSI card I'm getting has a 50 pin centronics port. The cable
> > that came with the scanner has a 25-pin d-plug at either end.
> 
> Most likely, the 25 pin plug is also SCSI.  25-pin and 50-pin Cent were
> both out about the same time I believe.
> 
> > Would it be enough to buy a 50-pin centronics -> 25-pin d-plug adapter? Or
> > would I have to buy a 50 pin -> 50 pin cable?
> 
> Most likely, that's all you'll need.  The manual should specify what the
> 25-pin port is somewhere.

You would have thought so, wouldn't you? But no...

> 
> > Also, the the scanner came with a 50 pin terminator. Does this go into
> > whatever device is at the end of the chain? Can I also attach internal
> > devices at the same time?
> 
> The terminator goes on the last device in the external chain.  You can
> attach internal devices at the same time, just make sure each device
> (internal or external) has a different SCSI ID.  The internal chain will
> have to be terminated also.  

Thanks for the info...

Cheers
    Dave

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