On Jul 21, 2011, at 9:41 AM, J. Alexander Jacocks wrote: > On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 9:58 AM, Derek Morton <[email protected]> wrote: >> For quite some time now I have been trying to get my IIci running off an >> SSD, but to no avail. The first attempt involved a 128 MB Quantum Rushmore >> drive and while the drive was recognized and did work, it only worked for a >> short time (minutes not hours or days). It seems that there is some issue >> with the IIci SCSI circuitry (the same drive works fine in my Quadras) where >> the drive gets corrupted after a few minutes use. After this, I gave up for >> a while... I just picked up an IO DATA SCSI-IDE converter and gave this a >> whirl using a Transcend IDE flash drive. I can partition the drive... >> Initialize the drive... But when I try to copy data to the drive it locks >> up after a few files are written (I even tried the converter set to emulate >> a SCSI-1 device). I think I was able to get the Rushmore drive to work when >> I used a NuBus SCSI controller (specifically a Jackhammer). > > I have several different types of IDE-SCSI adapters (Acard ARS-2000FU, > SCM PCD-50b (SCSI multi-card adapter), and others), and I'll give them > a shot in my IIci, as soon as I finish unpacking, from my move. I've > had good success with these adapters on a variety of other > SCSI-I-based machines. > > - Alex
I have looked at getting an Acard adapter to try, but have had issues with their PATA-SATA adapters (due to my failure to realize their PATA-SATA adapters only work with specific SATA drives instead of being generic converters)... This has made me a bit gun-shy about their products. I would appreciate any testing you could do to help figure this out. There is good news though, the Rushmore drive is working splendidly in my IIfx so that seems to be a workable solution for the moment... And oh so fast! Which leads me to another thought... How did FWB ever sell any Jackhammer SCSI cards? My experience shows they are slower than a drive connected to the internal SCSI bus. I am sure the issue is largely due to the NuBus transfer rate being so anemic, but still... How did they ever sell even 1? Of course now that I am looking at using my IIfx I have come upon an issue with the 8*24GC card (perhaps I should start another thread - LOL)... Will it never end? Derek -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
