Re: SCSI cable question
On Wed, Aug 04, 1999 at 10:42 -0500, Ares wrote:
> On Wed, 4 Aug 1999, Dave Swegen wrote:
>
> > One cause of confusion is that the manual doesn't actually say what the 25
> > pin port on the scanner is for, it only shows the cable being plugged into
> > the 50 pin port. Is it safe to assume that the 25 pin port is also for
> > SCSI?
> >
> > 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?
> >
>
> Was this scanner originally intended to be used with a Mac by any chance?
> Although I've never seen a SCSI device with different types of SCSI ports,
> it would make sense as the Mac had a 25-pin D-port for their SCSI (as to
> Zip 100 SCSI drives). I'd buy an adapter were I you. Presumably you've got
> a 50 or 68-pin high-density D connector for the SCSI out of your machine?
> If so, then buy the appropriate connected cable and a 50-to-25 pin
> converter. You could also get a 25-to-50 pin cable and put it in the
> "logical other way". This is how I've got my Zip connected to my machine
> at work. Then, put the terminator on the 50-pin Centronics.
It it is indeed a mac-scanner. It is the Mac version of the microtek E3
scanner. The card I'm buying has apparantly got a 50 pin connector.
>
> > 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?
> >
> > I'd be grateful if some kind soul could take pity on this SCSI-clueless
> > user...
>
> See the quote at the bottom of my sig for some SCSI advice. :)
SCSI sounds fun :)
> Getting a SCSI chain working is perfectly simple if you remember that
> there must be exactly three terminations: one on one end of the cable, one
> on the other end, and the goat, terminated over the SCSI chain with
> a silver-handled knife whilst burning *black* candles. --- Anthony
> DeBoer
Cheers
Dave
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