19 Apr
1998
19 Apr
'98
9:57 a.m.
I was wondering if anyone knew the particulars about the PS/2 SCSI
external connector on the model 80 server I have. It appears to be a
miniature high density 60 pin connector, This is totally different than
the standard SCSI 2 or 3 connections that I've seen. Is there an adapter
available to be able to hook it to a standard SCSI I, II or III
cable/connector? I want to be able to use my CDROM towers with it if
possible.
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19 Apr
19 Apr
11:14 a.m.
At 08:57 19-04-98 -0500, you wrote:
I was wondering if anyone knew the particulars about
the PS/2 SCSI
external connector on the model 80 server I have. It appears to be a
<snip>
Yeppers. I've seen the special IBM cable for it (it is proprietary to
IBM). It has a mate for the oddball that takes it out to a standard
Centronics-style 50-pin.
You can still buy the cable from IBM, but it'll run you about $60.
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2:47 p.m.
Bruce Lane wrote:
Yeppers. I've seen the special IBM cable
for it (it is proprietary to
IBM). It has a mate for the oddball that takes it out to a standard
Centronics-style 50-pin.
You can still buy the cable from IBM, but it'll run you about $60.
Thanks, I'll look between what Dave and you have given me. This is the first time
I've ever considered usuing the external connector on one so it's the first time
I've even looked to see that it's an oddball.
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1:46 p.m.
At 08:57 AM 4/19/98 -0500, you wrote:
I was wondering if anyone knew the particulars about
the PS/2 SCSI
external connector on the model 80 server I have. It appears to be a
miniature high density 60 pin connector, This is totally different than
the standard SCSI 2 or 3 connections that I've seen. Is there an adapter
available to be able to hook it to a standard SCSI I, II or III
cable/connector? I want to be able to use my CDROM towers with it if
possible.
Russ,
That's a Centronics Micro. I have a Asus SC875 (NCR) host adapter that uses
the same connector (great adapter for Linux, BTW.) I got my cable (Cent.
Micro to Cent. Std.) from Datalink, right here in Tulsa. They recently
moved and I don't have the new #, just dial (918) 555-1212 for Tulsa
directory assistance. We've used these guys for years--they do a lot of
"custom" cables, including the IBM PCjr keyboard and serial adapter cables.
If you can describe the connectors, cable and pinouts, they can build it
for you.
One of these days I'm going to call Datalink and have them put together one
of each type of SCSI cable, including internals, for me. Seems like every
time I add a new SCSI device to my system I need a cable I don't have and
can't find in the stores.
Computer City salesman: "Scuzzy? Hmm, what is that, a video card?...Oh,
well, we have the new Enhanced IDE drives and they're really fast! I can
get you one of those cables." Whatever.
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2:31 p.m.
David Wollmann wrote:
That's a Centronics Micro. I have a Asus SC875
(NCR) host adapter that uses
the same connector (great adapter for Linux, BTW.) I got my cable (Cent.
Micro to Cent. Std.) from Datalink, right here in Tulsa. They recently
moved and I don't have the new #, just dial (918) 555-1212 for Tulsa
directory assistance. We've used these guys for years--they do a lot of
"custom" cables, including the IBM PCjr keyboard and serial adapter cables.
If you can describe the connectors, cable and pinouts, they can build it
for you.
I'll check with them. Do you know what SCSI level the Cent/micro is compatible with?
I
assume by the 60 pins that it's SCSI 1 with a few excess pins. I'm not sure but
since
you mention it that the Sun cards I had used the same type. It may have used the normal
50 pin HPHD type. They are about the same size.
Thanks.
Computer City salesman: "Scuzzy? Hmm, what is
that, a video card?...Oh,
well, we have the new Enhanced IDE drives and they're really fast! I can
get you one of those cables." Whatever.
Better than the average answer you'd get at the normal Radio
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20 Apr
20 Apr
5:11 p.m.
At 01:31 PM 4/19/98 -0500, you wrote:
David Wollmann wrote:
compatible
with? I
That's a Centronics Micro. I have a Asus
SC875 (NCR) host adapter that uses
the same connector (great adapter for Linux, BTW.) I got my cable (Cent.
Micro to Cent. Std.) from Datalink, right here in Tulsa. They recently
moved and I don't have the new #, just dial (918) 555-1212 for Tulsa
directory assistance. We've used these guys for years--they do a lot of
"custom" cables, including the IBM PCjr keyboard and serial adapter cables.
If you can describe the connectors, cable and pinouts, they can build it
for you.
I'll check with them. Do you know what SCSI level the Cent/micro is assume by the 60 pins that it's SCSI 1 with a few
excess pins. I'm not
sure but since
you mention it that the Sun cards I had used the same
type. It may have
used the normal
50 pin HPHD type. They are about the same size.
I was full of it--my fuzzy memory tells me the card with the tiny
Centronics is an Adaptec SCSI-2 Fast. Next time I make my way upstairs I'll
take a look for sure.
Russ Blakeman
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21 Apr
21 Apr
1:04 a.m.
David Wollmann wrote:
At 01:31 PM 4/19/98 -0500, you wrote:
>David Wollmann wrote:
>
>> That's a Centronics Micro. I have a Asus SC875 (NCR) host adapter that uses
>> the same connector (great adapter for Linux, BTW.) I got my cable (Cent.
I was full of it--my fuzzy memory tells me the card
with the tiny
Centronics is an Adaptec SCSI-2 Fast. Next time I make my way upstairs I'll
take a look for sure.
No you were right. It's equivelant to an RS-6000 connection. I found the
references on a few
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22 Apr
22 Apr
9:58 p.m.
On 21 Apr 98 at 0:04, Russ Blakeman wrote:
David Wollmann wrote:
The IBM SCSI connector IS known commonly as a RS-6000 . You might get one
cheaper if you refer to it as such. I have 2 PS2s in need of these but will
build my own before I pay that outrageous price. They are snapped up quickly
when they come up for sale on comp.sys.ibm. hardware.ps2. $40-60. I'm amazed
that some enterprising soul hasn't come up with an adapter, since the regular
SCSI cables are readlly available. Trust IBM to do it their way. Let us know if
you find a cheap source.
ciao larry
lwalker(a)interlog.com
At 01:31 PM 4/19/98 -0500, you wrote:
>David Wollmann wrote:
>
>> That's a Centronics Micro. I have a Asus SC875 (NCR) host adapter that uses
>> the same connector (great adapter for Linux, BTW.) I got my cable (Cent.
I was full of it--my fuzzy memory tells me the
card with the tiny
Centronics is an Adaptec SCSI-2 Fast. Next time I make my way upstairs I'll
take a look for sure.
No you were right. It's equivelant to an RS-6000 connection. I found the
references on a few
19 Apr
19 Apr
3:06 p.m.
I found a place in NY called Aries that has the cables at nearly IBM's pricing but
they
do have them. The mini-Centronics 60 is also called an RS-6000 connector from what
I've
gathered on this and another site in Germany.
That Aries Direct site is located at http://www.netflash.com/cables.com/g-4.htm
David Wollmann wrote:
That's a Centronics Micro. I have a Asus SC875
(NCR) host adapter that uses
the same connector (great adapter for Linux, BTW.) I got my cable (Cent.
Micro to Cent. Std.) from Datalink, right here in Tulsa. They recently
moved and I don't have the new #, just dial (918) 555-1212 for Tulsa
directory assistance. We've used these guys for years--they do a lot of
"custom" cables, including the IBM PCjr keyboard and serial adapter cables.
If you can describe the connectors, cable and pinouts, they can build it
for you.
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Phone: (502) 756-1749 Data/Fax:(502) 756-6991
Email: rhblake(a)bbtel.com or rhblake(a)bigfoot.com
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