>Also, how can you tell a SCSI 2.5" from an IDE 2.5" >drive from just looking?
A 2.5" SCSI drive, the first to be developed and marketed in Apple products, has a three-section connector totaling 50 pins, with 40 pins in the first section, 2 pins missing in the second section, the "key", and 8 pins in the second section. The host connector spans all 50 pins. A 2.5" IDE/UATA drive, the second to be developed and in Apple products, has a three-section connector also totaling 50 pins, with 44 pins in the first section, 2 pins missing in the second section, the "key", and 4 pins in the second section. Only 44 pins are used by the host, and the host connector spans only those 44 pins. It an IDE/UATA converter is being used, there will be a 50-pin "CROB" (cross board) connector between the IDE/UATA drive and the IDE/UATA converter, and the IDE/UATA converter will present a SCSI connector image to the host. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
