SCSI issue has arisen
Greetings all, I need some help remembering - a trip down memory lane. I find myself in an unplanned need to access six IBM SCSI-Ultra 320 drives (with SCA interface, so I know an adapter from 68-pin cable to SCA is most likely involved). I seem to recall that I had such a card from either Adaptec or ATTO (or Initio) that addressed such a situation and I ran it off of a beige G3 tower. Does any of that bring up like memories for you? What I needed help in is remembering what cards worked with Macs; regarding legacy, I can go as far back as a beige G3 (desktop) running OS 9, or a Quicksilver running OS X (10.4, or earlier, I have 10.1, 10.2, 10.3). Any remembrances appreciated. Any stores you may know of that would sell adapters would be great as well. Many thanks for any thoughts, Regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: SCSI issue has arisen
Try Trishes Hardware Hell? On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 4:56 PM, DLC dlcatft...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings all, I need some help remembering - a trip down memory lane. I find myself in an unplanned need to access six IBM SCSI-Ultra 320 drives (with SCA interface, so I know an adapter from 68-pin cable to SCA is most likely involved). I seem to recall that I had such a card from either Adaptec or ATTO (or Initio) that addressed such a situation and I ran it off of a beige G3 tower. Does any of that bring up like memories for you? What I needed help in is remembering what cards worked with Macs; regarding legacy, I can go as far back as a beige G3 (desktop) running OS 9, or a Quicksilver running OS X (10.4, or earlier, I have 10.1, 10.2, 10.3). Any remembrances appreciated. Any stores you may know of that would sell adapters would be great as well. Many thanks for any thoughts, Regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fluxstreamcommunication/ http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: SCSI issue has arisen
On Jan 13, 2013, at 4:56 PM, DLC wrote: Greetings all, I need some help remembering - a trip down memory lane. I find myself in an unplanned need to access six IBM SCSI-Ultra 320 drives (with SCA interface, so I know an adapter from 68-pin cable to SCA is most likely involved). I seem to recall that I had such a card from either Adaptec or ATTO (or Initio) that addressed such a situation and I ran it off of a beige G3 tower. Does any of that bring up like memories for you? What I needed help in is remembering what cards worked with Macs; regarding legacy, I can go as far back as a beige G3 (desktop) running OS 9, or a Quicksilver running OS X (10.4, or earlier, I have 10.1, 10.2, 10.3). Any remembrances appreciated. Any stores you may know of that would sell adapters would be great as well. Many thanks for any thoughts, Regards, Dana 1) SCSI under X is more Voodoo than it EVER was in 9, so go with the Beige. The slight speed hit of the slower pci slots is MORE than made up for with hair you will keep, and the time for all of your posts here asking for SCSI help. 2) Adaptec cards are my recommendation, if you need a card. Trouble is, if you search by card number (2940 etc) many cards that were not cross platform had the same model number. ie: There were 2940s for PCs and different firmware 2940s for Macs. So be careful. 3) There are many SCA to 68 and 50 pin adapters available. These go directly on the back of the drive then you use a standard 50 or 68 pin cable. Unless you are doing data intensive work, just go with the cheapest setup. AAAGGGHH Durn failing memory... Beiges have onboard 50 pin SCSI. Just get one of the SCA to 50 pin adapters and plug into the fully supported onboard scsi on the beige. These adapters are available on ebay for under $5 shipped. I am sure you can easily beat this on the swap list. This adapters are just wiring/plug adapters with no (IIRC) electronic conversions. So they all should work with no compatibility problems. I ran many sca drives in my beiges with those adapters with never any problems. As to stores, depends what is nearby to you. I only have access to MicroCenters and some small shops near me, but they are expensive $39.99(low turnover, low demand item). But the swap list should be able to get you one in a couple of days. Heck, someone could overnight one to you for less than MicroCenter's price. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: SCSI issue has arisen
On Jan 13, 2013, at 4:56 PM, DLC wrote: Many thanks for any thoughts, Regards, Dana I believe I have this one in my Yikes! running Tiger IIRC: ATTO ExpressPCI PSC SCSI Controller Card Features: Model # 0042-PCBX-002 Working Pull from a Power Mac G3 External 68-pin Ultra Wide SCSI connector Internal 68-pin Ultra Wide SCSI connector Internal 50-pin Standard SCSI connector Got it off ebay years ago. Also dealt with MC Price Breakers to help solve all my SCSI problems, but I can no longer find them on the net. Maybe out of business by now? Been years. Best of luck. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: SCSI issue has arisen
Thank you, gentlemen, for responding. You're info is helping my memory. Len, I followed yor lead and found a good 80-68-50 SCA adapter on eBay for under $4 shipped, so hurrah! Thank you. Bill, I believe our card at school was indeed an Atto - the only one Digidesign approved for ProTools at that time, iirc. Will check Trish's Hardware Hell; never heard of it :-) Thanks again, Dana On Sunday, January 13, 2013 4:56:38 PM UTC-5, DLC wrote: Greetings all, I need some help remembering - a trip down memory lane. I find myself in an unplanned need to access six IBM SCSI-Ultra 320 drives (with SCA interface, so I know an adapter from 68-pin cable to SCA is most likely involved). I seem to recall that I had such a card from either Adaptec or ATTO (or Initio) that addressed such a situation and I ran it off of a beige G3 tower. Does any of that bring up like memories for you? What I needed help in is remembering what cards worked with Macs; regarding legacy, I can go as far back as a beige G3 (desktop) running OS 9, or a Quicksilver running OS X (10.4, or earlier, I have 10.1, 10.2, 10.3). Any remembrances appreciated. Any stores you may know of that would sell adapters would be great as well. Many thanks for any thoughts, Regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: SCSI issue has arisen
Hi Bill, I just snagged this very card for a good price from eBay, Apple ROMMed - I cannot remember if I need a driver/extension for this or not. Do you know? ( plan on using OS 9.2.2 unless otherwise determined). Thanks, Dana On Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:55:10 PM UTC-5, billycarmacs wrote: On Jan 13, 2013, at 4:56 PM, DLC wrote: Many thanks for any thoughts, Regards, Dana I believe I have this one in my Yikes! running Tiger IIRC: ATTO ExpressPCI PSC SCSI Controller Card Features: Model # 0042-PCBX-002 Working Pull from a Power Mac G3 External 68-pin Ultra Wide SCSI connector Internal 68-pin Ultra Wide SCSI connector Internal 50-pin Standard SCSI connector Got it off ebay years ago. Also dealt with MC Price Breakers to help solve all my SCSI problems, but I can no longer find them on the net. Maybe out of business by now? Been years. Best of luck. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
