<snip> > > Or can anyone recommend a different adaptor that works in OSX?
<snip> > I use the XpressSCSI adapter from Microtech. The adapter makes the > SCSI devices plugged into it, (daisy chained up to 7) look like USB > devices in OSX. I run Panther and there has never been a problem. The > devices I use on it: SyQuest removable drive (remember those?), SCSI > CD-burner (even works in iTunes), Jaz drive and an Epson SCSI printer. > I recently replaced the printer 'cause it finally died but it had > nothing to do with the adapter. The reason the Belkin adapter needs > drivers in the first place is due to the fact that it doesn't do what > the Microtech adapter does, which is simply "fool" OSX making it think > it's all USB devices. In fact, under System Profiler, SCSI still says > "no devices found", and yet under USB all the devices come up, with the > adapter showing up as a USB hub. THE MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember > when using these adapters is to have an ACTIVE terminator on the last > chained device, NOT a passive terminator. That simple mistake can > cause the devices to simply not work, or worse, damage everything. > Hope this info helps in your SCSI quest. Hi Zoltan, this is an interesting bit of information, thanks for sharing it. I have one observation and one additional question: I have my SCSI peripherals hooked up to a Lombard on its SCSI port, yet System Profiler (Tiger) doesn't show anything under SCSI. Everything works perfectly, though. Does the XpressSCSI adapter from Microtech you use break the requirement of avoiding hot-plug/unplug of SCSI devices? Now, that would be something! cheers, gianfranco -- Telefonieren Sie schon oder sparen Sie noch? NEU: GMX Phone_Flat http://www.gmx.net/de/go/telefonie -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
